adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His resolute face, usually reflecting the mental repose which arises from the consciousness of a strength adequate to any emergency, carried lines which revealed a mind which had lost its poise.
adequateadjectiveUS /ˈædəkwət/
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading His resolute face, usually reflecting the mental repose which arises from the consciousness of a strength adequate to any emergency, carried lines which revealed a mind which had lost its poise.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Reports from his foremen indicated brooding trouble, and this his own observation within the last few weeks confirmed.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His resolute face, usually reflecting the mental repose which arises from the consciousness of a strength adequate to any emergency, carried lines which revealed a mind which had lost its poise.
arisesverbUS /ərˈaɪzəz/
third-person singular of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading His resolute face, usually reflecting the mental repose which arises from the consciousness of a strength adequate to any emergency, carried lines which revealed a mind which had lost its poise.
attitudenounUS /ˈætətuːd/
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading The attitude of the workers suggested suspicion and discontent.
broodingnounUS /ˈbruːdɪŋ/
sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
From this reading Reports from his foremen indicated brooding trouble, and this his own observation within the last few weeks confirmed.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading His resolute face, usually reflecting the mental repose which arises from the consciousness of a strength adequate to any emergency, carried lines which revealed a mind which had lost its poise.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading Reports from his foremen indicated brooding trouble, and this his own observation within the last few weeks confirmed.
consciousnessnounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading His resolute face, usually reflecting the mental repose which arises from the consciousness of a strength adequate to any emergency, carried lines which revealed a mind which had lost its poise.
discontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading The attitude of the workers suggested suspicion and discontent.
disturbedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbd/
having the place or position changed
From this reading THE NEW MANAGER Grant Maitland sat in his office, plainly disturbed in his mind.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading His resolute face, usually reflecting the mental repose which arises from the consciousness of a strength adequate to any emergency, carried lines which revealed a mind which had lost its poise.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His resolute face, usually reflecting the mental repose which arises from the consciousness of a strength adequate to any emergency, carried lines which revealed a mind which had lost its poise.
fallingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlɪŋ/
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading Production was noticeably falling low.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Reports from his foremen indicated brooding trouble, and this his own observation within the last few weeks confirmed.
foremennounUS /ˈfɔːrmən/
plural of “foreman” — a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading Reports from his foremen indicated brooding trouble, and this his own observation within the last few weeks confirmed.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His resolute face, usually reflecting the mental repose which arises from the consciousness of a strength adequate to any emergency, carried lines which revealed a mind which had lost its poise.
GrantverbUS /ɡrænt/
let have
From this reading THE NEW MANAGER Grant Maitland sat in his office, plainly disturbed in his mind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His resolute face, usually reflecting the mental repose which arises from the consciousness of a strength adequate to any emergency, carried lines which revealed a mind which had lost its poise.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE NEW MANAGER Grant Maitland sat in his office, plainly disturbed in his mind.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE NEW MANAGER Grant Maitland sat in his office, plainly disturbed in his mind.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Reports from his foremen indicated brooding trouble, and this his own observation within the last few weeks confirmed.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His resolute face, usually reflecting the mental repose which arises from the consciousness of a strength adequate to any emergency, carried lines which revealed a mind which had lost its poise.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Reports from his foremen indicated brooding trouble, and this his own observation within the last few weeks confirmed.
linesnounUS /laɪnz/
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading His resolute face, usually reflecting the mental repose which arises from the consciousness of a strength adequate to any emergency, carried lines which revealed a mind which had lost its poise.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading His resolute face, usually reflecting the mental repose which arises from the consciousness of a strength adequate to any emergency, carried lines which revealed a mind which had lost its poise.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Production was noticeably falling low.
MaitlandnounUS /ˈmeɪtlənd/
English historian noted for his works on the history of English law (1850-1906)
From this reading THE NEW MANAGER Grant Maitland sat in his office, plainly disturbed in his mind.
MANAGERnounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading THE NEW MANAGER Grant Maitland sat in his office, plainly disturbed in his mind.
mentaladjectiveUS /ˈmentəl/
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading His resolute face, usually reflecting the mental repose which arises from the consciousness of a strength adequate to any emergency, carried lines which revealed a mind which had lost its poise.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading THE NEW MANAGER Grant Maitland sat in his office, plainly disturbed in his mind.
NEWadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE NEW MANAGER Grant Maitland sat in his office, plainly disturbed in his mind.
noticeablyadverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsəbli/
in a noticeable manner
From this reading Production was noticeably falling low.
observationnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃən/
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Reports from his foremen indicated brooding trouble, and this his own observation within the last few weeks confirmed.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His resolute face, usually reflecting the mental repose which arises from the consciousness of a strength adequate to any emergency, carried lines which revealed a mind which had lost its poise.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading THE NEW MANAGER Grant Maitland sat in his office, plainly disturbed in his mind.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Reports from his foremen indicated brooding trouble, and this his own observation within the last few weeks confirmed.
plainlyadverbUS /ˈpleɪnli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading THE NEW MANAGER Grant Maitland sat in his office, plainly disturbed in his mind.
poiseverbUS /pɔɪz/
be motionless, in suspension
From this reading His resolute face, usually reflecting the mental repose which arises from the consciousness of a strength adequate to any emergency, carried lines which revealed a mind which had lost its poise.
ProductionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading Production was noticeably falling low.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading His resolute face, usually reflecting the mental repose which arises from the consciousness of a strength adequate to any emergency, carried lines which revealed a mind which had lost its poise.
ReportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading Reports from his foremen indicated brooding trouble, and this his own observation within the last few weeks confirmed.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading His resolute face, usually reflecting the mental repose which arises from the consciousness of a strength adequate to any emergency, carried lines which revealed a mind which had lost its poise.
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading His resolute face, usually reflecting the mental repose which arises from the consciousness of a strength adequate to any emergency, carried lines which revealed a mind which had lost its poise.
revealedverbUS /rɪˈviːld/
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading His resolute face, usually reflecting the mental repose which arises from the consciousness of a strength adequate to any emergency, carried lines which revealed a mind which had lost its poise.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE NEW MANAGER Grant Maitland sat in his office, plainly disturbed in his mind.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading His resolute face, usually reflecting the mental repose which arises from the consciousness of a strength adequate to any emergency, carried lines which revealed a mind which had lost its poise.
suggestedverbUS /səˈdʒestɪd/
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The attitude of the workers suggested suspicion and discontent.
suspicionnounUS /səˈspɪʃən/
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading The attitude of the workers suggested suspicion and discontent.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW MANAGER Grant Maitland sat in his office, plainly disturbed in his mind.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Reports from his foremen indicated brooding trouble, and this his own observation within the last few weeks confirmed.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His resolute face, usually reflecting the mental repose which arises from the consciousness of a strength adequate to any emergency, carried lines which revealed a mind which had lost its poise.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading Reports from his foremen indicated brooding trouble, and this his own observation within the last few weeks confirmed.
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading His resolute face, usually reflecting the mental repose which arises from the consciousness of a strength adequate to any emergency, carried lines which revealed a mind which had lost its poise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Production was noticeably falling low.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Reports from his foremen indicated brooding trouble, and this his own observation within the last few weeks confirmed.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His resolute face, usually reflecting the mental repose which arises from the consciousness of a strength adequate to any emergency, carried lines which revealed a mind which had lost its poise.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Reports from his foremen indicated brooding trouble, and this his own observation within the last few weeks confirmed.
workersnounUS /ˈwɜːrkərz/
plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading The attitude of the workers suggested suspicion and discontent.
