used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But his first sarcastic question drew such a snarl of anger that he reconsidered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GORDON INVITES HIMSELF TO DINNER--AND DOES NOT ENJOY IT Big Bill and his companions reached Kamatlah early next day.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading But his first sarcastic question drew such a snarl of anger that he reconsidered.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They reported at once to Selfridge.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading It had been the intention of Wally to vent upon them the bad temper that had been gathering ever since his talk with Elliot.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been the intention of Wally to vent upon them the bad temper that had been gathering ever since his talk with Elliot.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading GORDON INVITES HIMSELF TO DINNER--AND DOES NOT ENJOY IT Big Bill and his companions reached Kamatlah early next day.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading GORDON INVITES HIMSELF TO DINNER--AND DOES NOT ENJOY IT Big Bill and his companions reached Kamatlah early next day.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The men were both sullen and furious.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But his first sarcastic question drew such a snarl of anger that he reconsidered.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading GORDON INVITES HIMSELF TO DINNER--AND DOES NOT ENJOY IT Big Bill and his companions reached Kamatlah early next day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading GORDON INVITES HIMSELF TO DINNER--AND DOES NOT ENJOY IT Big Bill and his companions reached Kamatlah early next day.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading GORDON INVITES HIMSELF TO DINNER--AND DOES NOT ENJOY IT Big Bill and his companions reached Kamatlah early next day.
DOESauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GORDON INVITES HIMSELF TO DINNER--AND DOES NOT ENJOY IT Big Bill and his companions reached Kamatlah early next day.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading But his first sarcastic question drew such a snarl of anger that he reconsidered.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading GORDON INVITES HIMSELF TO DINNER--AND DOES NOT ENJOY IT Big Bill and his companions reached Kamatlah early next day.
Elliot
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From this reading It had been the intention of Wally to vent upon them the bad temper that had been gathering ever since his talk with Elliot.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading GORDON INVITES HIMSELF TO DINNER--AND DOES NOT ENJOY IT Big Bill and his companions reached Kamatlah early next day.
at any time
From this reading It had been the intention of Wally to vent upon them the bad temper that had been gathering ever since his talk with Elliot.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But his first sarcastic question drew such a snarl of anger that he reconsidered.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading The men were both sullen and furious.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading It had been the intention of Wally to vent upon them the bad temper that had been gathering ever since his talk with Elliot.
GORDON
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From this reading GORDON INVITES HIMSELF TO DINNER--AND DOES NOT ENJOY IT Big Bill and his companions reached Kamatlah early next day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been the intention of Wally to vent upon them the bad temper that had been gathering ever since his talk with Elliot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But his first sarcastic question drew such a snarl of anger that he reconsidered.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading GORDON INVITES HIMSELF TO DINNER--AND DOES NOT ENJOY IT Big Bill and his companions reached Kamatlah early next day.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GORDON INVITES HIMSELF TO DINNER--AND DOES NOT ENJOY IT Big Bill and his companions reached Kamatlah early next day.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It had been the intention of Wally to vent upon them the bad temper that had been gathering ever since his talk with Elliot.
INVITESnounUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪts/
plural of “invite” — a colloquial expression for invitation
From this reading GORDON INVITES HIMSELF TO DINNER--AND DOES NOT ENJOY IT Big Bill and his companions reached Kamatlah early next day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading GORDON INVITES HIMSELF TO DINNER--AND DOES NOT ENJOY IT Big Bill and his companions reached Kamatlah early next day.
Kamatlah
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From this reading GORDON INVITES HIMSELF TO DINNER--AND DOES NOT ENJOY IT Big Bill and his companions reached Kamatlah early next day.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men were both sullen and furious.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading GORDON INVITES HIMSELF TO DINNER--AND DOES NOT ENJOY IT Big Bill and his companions reached Kamatlah early next day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading GORDON INVITES HIMSELF TO DINNER--AND DOES NOT ENJOY IT Big Bill and his companions reached Kamatlah early next day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It had been the intention of Wally to vent upon them the bad temper that had been gathering ever since his talk with Elliot.
on one occasion
From this reading They reported at once to Selfridge.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading But his first sarcastic question drew such a snarl of anger that he reconsidered.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading GORDON INVITES HIMSELF TO DINNER--AND DOES NOT ENJOY IT Big Bill and his companions reached Kamatlah early next day.
reconsideredverbUS /ˌriːkənˈsɪdərd/
past form of “reconsider” — consider again; give new consideration to; usually with a view to changing
From this reading But his first sarcastic question drew such a snarl of anger that he reconsidered.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading They reported at once to Selfridge.
sarcasticadjectiveUS /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/
expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds
From this reading But his first sarcastic question drew such a snarl of anger that he reconsidered.
Selfridge
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From this reading They reported at once to Selfridge.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It had been the intention of Wally to vent upon them the bad temper that had been gathering ever since his talk with Elliot.
snarlverbUS /snɑːrl/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading But his first sarcastic question drew such a snarl of anger that he reconsidered.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But his first sarcastic question drew such a snarl of anger that he reconsidered.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading The men were both sullen and furious.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading It had been the intention of Wally to vent upon them the bad temper that had been gathering ever since his talk with Elliot.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading It had been the intention of Wally to vent upon them the bad temper that had been gathering ever since his talk with Elliot.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It had been the intention of Wally to vent upon them the bad temper that had been gathering ever since his talk with Elliot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It had been the intention of Wally to vent upon them the bad temper that had been gathering ever since his talk with Elliot.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It had been the intention of Wally to vent upon them the bad temper that had been gathering ever since his talk with Elliot.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They reported at once to Selfridge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GORDON INVITES HIMSELF TO DINNER--AND DOES NOT ENJOY IT Big Bill and his companions reached Kamatlah early next day.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It had been the intention of Wally to vent upon them the bad temper that had been gathering ever since his talk with Elliot.
ventnounUS /vent/
a hole for the escape of gas or air
From this reading It had been the intention of Wally to vent upon them the bad temper that had been gathering ever since his talk with Elliot.
WallynounUS /ˈwɔːli/
a silly and inept person; someone who is regarded as stupid
From this reading It had been the intention of Wally to vent upon them the bad temper that had been gathering ever since his talk with Elliot.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The men were both sullen and furious.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It had been the intention of Wally to vent upon them the bad temper that had been gathering ever since his talk with Elliot.
