adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WRECK On Saturday Mr. Allen's stock was rising, and he ventured to sell a little in a quiet way.
admiringverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
adroitlyadverbUS /əˈdrɔɪtli/
with adroitness; in an adroit manner
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
agreedadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːd/
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
Allen'snounUS /ˈælənz/
possessive form of “allen” — United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading THE WRECK On Saturday Mr. Allen's stock was rising, and he ventured to sell a little in a quiet way.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WRECK On Saturday Mr. Allen's stock was rising, and he ventured to sell a little in a quiet way.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Mr. Goulden grew genial and more pronounced in his attentions.
breakverbUS /breɪk/
terminate
From this reading If he "unloaded" rapidly and openly, he would break down the market.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
decisivelyadverbUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪvli/
with firmness
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading If he "unloaded" rapidly and openly, he would break down the market.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
Edith
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Mr. Fox watched events uneasily.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
FoxnounUS /fɑːks/
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading Mr. Fox watched events uneasily.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Mr. Goulden grew genial and more pronounced in his attentions.
Goulden
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Goulden grew genial and more pronounced in his attentions.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Mr. Goulden grew genial and more pronounced in his attentions.
GusnounUS /ɡʌs/
plural of “gu” — the largest and southernmost island in the Marianas which is administered as a territory of the United States; it was ceded by Spain to the United States in 1898
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
hatenounUS /heɪt/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE WRECK On Saturday Mr. Allen's stock was rising, and he ventured to sell a little in a quiet way.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Goulden grew genial and more pronounced in his attentions.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he "unloaded" rapidly and openly, he would break down the market.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WRECK On Saturday Mr. Allen's stock was rising, and he ventured to sell a little in a quiet way.
languagenounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒ/
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
learningnounUS /ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE WRECK On Saturday Mr. Allen's stock was rising, and he ventured to sell a little in a quiet way.
marketnounUS /ˈmɑːrkət/
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading If he "unloaded" rapidly and openly, he would break down the market.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mr. Goulden grew genial and more pronounced in his attentions.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE WRECK On Saturday Mr. Allen's stock was rising, and he ventured to sell a little in a quiet way.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE WRECK On Saturday Mr. Allen's stock was rising, and he ventured to sell a little in a quiet way.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading If he "unloaded" rapidly and openly, he would break down the market.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
playedadjectiveUS /pleɪd/
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Mr. Goulden grew genial and more pronounced in his attentions.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading THE WRECK On Saturday Mr. Allen's stock was rising, and he ventured to sell a little in a quiet way.
rapidlyadverbUS /ˈræpədli/
with speed
From this reading If he "unloaded" rapidly and openly, he would break down the market.
risingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading THE WRECK On Saturday Mr. Allen's stock was rising, and he ventured to sell a little in a quiet way.
SaturdaynounUS /ˈsætərdi/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE WRECK On Saturday Mr. Allen's stock was rising, and he ventured to sell a little in a quiet way.
sellverbUS /sel/
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading THE WRECK On Saturday Mr. Allen's stock was rising, and he ventured to sell a little in a quiet way.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
stocknounUS /stɑːk/
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading THE WRECK On Saturday Mr. Allen's stock was rising, and he ventured to sell a little in a quiet way.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WRECK On Saturday Mr. Allen's stock was rising, and he ventured to sell a little in a quiet way.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WRECK On Saturday Mr. Allen's stock was rising, and he ventured to sell a little in a quiet way.
uneasilyadverbUS /əˈniːzəli/
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Mr. Fox watched events uneasily.
unloadedadjectiveUS /ənˈloʊdɪd/
(of weapons) not charged with ammunition
From this reading If he "unloaded" rapidly and openly, he would break down the market.
venturedverbUS /ˈventʃərd/
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading THE WRECK On Saturday Mr. Allen's stock was rising, and he ventured to sell a little in a quiet way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WRECK On Saturday Mr. Allen's stock was rising, and he ventured to sell a little in a quiet way.
watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Mr. Fox watched events uneasily.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE WRECK On Saturday Mr. Allen's stock was rising, and he ventured to sell a little in a quiet way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Gus, on Saturday, showed almost as much solicitude for a decisively favorable answer as did Mr. Fox, if the language of his eyes meant anything; but Edith played him and Mr. Fox off against each other so adroitly that they were learning to hate each other as cordially as they agreed in admiring her.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If he "unloaded" rapidly and openly, he would break down the market.
WRECKnounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading THE WRECK On Saturday Mr. Allen's stock was rising, and he ventured to sell a little in a quiet way.
