used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the door was heavy and solidly bolted in place, and the combined strength of half a dozen powerful men was insufficient to force it from its hinges on one side or its fastenings on the other.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading While the threat about the police caused some of the more timid spirits in the crowd to hang back and even talk of going home, the majority were determined to fight their way into the house at all hazards.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading While the threat about the police caused some of the more timid spirits in the crowd to hang back and even talk of going home, the majority were determined to fight their way into the house at all hazards.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While the threat about the police caused some of the more timid spirits in the crowd to hang back and even talk of going home, the majority were determined to fight their way into the house at all hazards.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “As many men as can squeeze in help me to push down this door.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While the threat about the police caused some of the more timid spirits in the crowd to hang back and even talk of going home, the majority were determined to fight their way into the house at all hazards.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading While the threat about the police caused some of the more timid spirits in the crowd to hang back and even talk of going home, the majority were determined to fight their way into the house at all hazards.
BillingsnounUS /ˈbɪlɪŋz/
the largest city in Montana; located in southern Montana on the Yellowstone river
From this reading “We’ll git there, if everybody joins in!” proclaimed Billings.
boltedverbUS /ˈboʊltəd/
past form of “bolt” — move or jump suddenly
From this reading But the door was heavy and solidly bolted in place, and the combined strength of half a dozen powerful men was insufficient to force it from its hinges on one side or its fastenings on the other.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the door was heavy and solidly bolted in place, and the combined strength of half a dozen powerful men was insufficient to force it from its hinges on one side or its fastenings on the other.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “As many men as can squeeze in help me to push down this door.”
CARTER'SnounUS /ˈkɑːrtərz/
possessive form of “carter” — Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading NICK CARTER’S WORD.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading While the threat about the police caused some of the more timid spirits in the crowd to hang back and even talk of going home, the majority were determined to fight their way into the house at all hazards.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading But the door was heavy and solidly bolted in place, and the combined strength of half a dozen powerful men was insufficient to force it from its hinges on one side or its fastenings on the other.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading While the threat about the police caused some of the more timid spirits in the crowd to hang back and even talk of going home, the majority were determined to fight their way into the house at all hazards.
characterized by great determination
From this reading While the threat about the police caused some of the more timid spirits in the crowd to hang back and even talk of going home, the majority were determined to fight their way into the house at all hazards.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “As many men as can squeeze in help me to push down this door.”
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “As many men as can squeeze in help me to push down this door.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading But the door was heavy and solidly bolted in place, and the combined strength of half a dozen powerful men was insufficient to force it from its hinges on one side or its fastenings on the other.
divisible by two
From this reading While the threat about the police caused some of the more timid spirits in the crowd to hang back and even talk of going home, the majority were determined to fight their way into the house at all hazards.
every person
From this reading “We’ll git there, if everybody joins in!” proclaimed Billings.
fasteningsnounUS /ˈfæsənɪŋz/
plural of “fastening” — restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
From this reading But the door was heavy and solidly bolted in place, and the combined strength of half a dozen powerful men was insufficient to force it from its hinges on one side or its fastenings on the other.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading While the threat about the police caused some of the more timid spirits in the crowd to hang back and even talk of going home, the majority were determined to fight their way into the house at all hazards.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading But the door was heavy and solidly bolted in place, and the combined strength of half a dozen powerful men was insufficient to force it from its hinges on one side or its fastenings on the other.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But the door was heavy and solidly bolted in place, and the combined strength of half a dozen powerful men was insufficient to force it from its hinges on one side or its fastenings on the other.
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
From this reading “We’ll git there, if everybody joins in!” proclaimed Billings.
the act of departing
From this reading While the threat about the police caused some of the more timid spirits in the crowd to hang back and even talk of going home, the majority were determined to fight their way into the house at all hazards.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading But the door was heavy and solidly bolted in place, and the combined strength of half a dozen powerful men was insufficient to force it from its hinges on one side or its fastenings on the other.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading While the threat about the police caused some of the more timid spirits in the crowd to hang back and even talk of going home, the majority were determined to fight their way into the house at all hazards.
hazardsnounUS /ˈhæzərdz/
plural of “hazard” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading While the threat about the police caused some of the more timid spirits in the crowd to hang back and even talk of going home, the majority were determined to fight their way into the house at all hazards.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading But the door was heavy and solidly bolted in place, and the combined strength of half a dozen powerful men was insufficient to force it from its hinges on one side or its fastenings on the other.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “As many men as can squeeze in help me to push down this door.”
hingesnounUS /ˈhɪndʒɪz/
plural of “hinge” — a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
From this reading But the door was heavy and solidly bolted in place, and the combined strength of half a dozen powerful men was insufficient to force it from its hinges on one side or its fastenings on the other.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading While the threat about the police caused some of the more timid spirits in the crowd to hang back and even talk of going home, the majority were determined to fight their way into the house at all hazards.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading While the threat about the police caused some of the more timid spirits in the crowd to hang back and even talk of going home, the majority were determined to fight their way into the house at all hazards.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “We’ll git there, if everybody joins in!” proclaimed Billings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While the threat about the police caused some of the more timid spirits in the crowd to hang back and even talk of going home, the majority were determined to fight their way into the house at all hazards.
insufficientadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/
of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement
From this reading But the door was heavy and solidly bolted in place, and the combined strength of half a dozen powerful men was insufficient to force it from its hinges on one side or its fastenings on the other.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading While the threat about the police caused some of the more timid spirits in the crowd to hang back and even talk of going home, the majority were determined to fight their way into the house at all hazards.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But the door was heavy and solidly bolted in place, and the combined strength of half a dozen powerful men was insufficient to force it from its hinges on one side or its fastenings on the other.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But the door was heavy and solidly bolted in place, and the combined strength of half a dozen powerful men was insufficient to force it from its hinges on one side or its fastenings on the other.
joinsnounUS /dʒɔɪnz/
plural of “join” — the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made
From this reading “We’ll git there, if everybody joins in!” proclaimed Billings.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading While the threat about the police caused some of the more timid spirits in the crowd to hang back and even talk of going home, the majority were determined to fight their way into the house at all hazards.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading “As many men as can squeeze in help me to push down this door.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “As many men as can squeeze in help me to push down this door.”
the force of workers available
From this reading “As many men as can squeeze in help me to push down this door.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading While the threat about the police caused some of the more timid spirits in the crowd to hang back and even talk of going home, the majority were determined to fight their way into the house at all hazards.
NICKverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading NICK CARTER’S WORD.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While the threat about the police caused some of the more timid spirits in the crowd to hang back and even talk of going home, the majority were determined to fight their way into the house at all hazards.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But the door was heavy and solidly bolted in place, and the combined strength of half a dozen powerful men was insufficient to force it from its hinges on one side or its fastenings on the other.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But the door was heavy and solidly bolted in place, and the combined strength of half a dozen powerful men was insufficient to force it from its hinges on one side or its fastenings on the other.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But the door was heavy and solidly bolted in place, and the combined strength of half a dozen powerful men was insufficient to force it from its hinges on one side or its fastenings on the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But the door was heavy and solidly bolted in place, and the combined strength of half a dozen powerful men was insufficient to force it from its hinges on one side or its fastenings on the other.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But the door was heavy and solidly bolted in place, and the combined strength of half a dozen powerful men was insufficient to force it from its hinges on one side or its fastenings on the other.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading While the threat about the police caused some of the more timid spirits in the crowd to hang back and even talk of going home, the majority were determined to fight their way into the house at all hazards.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading But the door was heavy and solidly bolted in place, and the combined strength of half a dozen powerful men was insufficient to force it from its hinges on one side or its fastenings on the other.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading “We’ll git there, if everybody joins in!” proclaimed Billings.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading “As many men as can squeeze in help me to push down this door.”
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading But the door was heavy and solidly bolted in place, and the combined strength of half a dozen powerful men was insufficient to force it from its hinges on one side or its fastenings on the other.
solidlyadverbUS /ˈsɑːlədli/
as an undiversified whole
From this reading But the door was heavy and solidly bolted in place, and the combined strength of half a dozen powerful men was insufficient to force it from its hinges on one side or its fastenings on the other.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading While the threat about the police caused some of the more timid spirits in the crowd to hang back and even talk of going home, the majority were determined to fight their way into the house at all hazards.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading While the threat about the police caused some of the more timid spirits in the crowd to hang back and even talk of going home, the majority were determined to fight their way into the house at all hazards.
squeezeverbUS /skwiːz/
to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
From this reading “As many men as can squeeze in help me to push down this door.”
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading But the door was heavy and solidly bolted in place, and the combined strength of half a dozen powerful men was insufficient to force it from its hinges on one side or its fastenings on the other.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading While the threat about the police caused some of the more timid spirits in the crowd to hang back and even talk of going home, the majority were determined to fight their way into the house at all hazards.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While the threat about the police caused some of the more timid spirits in the crowd to hang back and even talk of going home, the majority were determined to fight their way into the house at all hazards.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading While the threat about the police caused some of the more timid spirits in the crowd to hang back and even talk of going home, the majority were determined to fight their way into the house at all hazards.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “We’ll git there, if everybody joins in!” proclaimed Billings.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “As many men as can squeeze in help me to push down this door.”
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading While the threat about the police caused some of the more timid spirits in the crowd to hang back and even talk of going home, the majority were determined to fight their way into the house at all hazards.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading While the threat about the police caused some of the more timid spirits in the crowd to hang back and even talk of going home, the majority were determined to fight their way into the house at all hazards.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While the threat about the police caused some of the more timid spirits in the crowd to hang back and even talk of going home, the majority were determined to fight their way into the house at all hazards.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the door was heavy and solidly bolted in place, and the combined strength of half a dozen powerful men was insufficient to force it from its hinges on one side or its fastenings on the other.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading While the threat about the police caused some of the more timid spirits in the crowd to hang back and even talk of going home, the majority were determined to fight their way into the house at all hazards.
We'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “We’ll git there, if everybody joins in!” proclaimed Billings.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While the threat about the police caused some of the more timid spirits in the crowd to hang back and even talk of going home, the majority were determined to fight their way into the house at all hazards.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the threat about the police caused some of the more timid spirits in the crowd to hang back and even talk of going home, the majority were determined to fight their way into the house at all hazards.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading NICK CARTER’S WORD.
