Chapter V · Chapter 5

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The man who was wrestling with Dumnoff was a German and a soldier.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading How far he would have gone if he had been left to himself is uncertain, for the sudden appearance of two more men in green coats, helmets and gold collars so emboldened the spectators of the fight that they advanced in a body just as Dumnoff threw himself upon the first policeman.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading At the authoritative words he relaxed his hold and made an effort to free himself, a movement of which the Russian instantly took advantage by throwing his adversary heavily, upsetting another table and thereby bringing the confusion to its crisis.

someone who offers opposition

From this reading At the authoritative words he relaxed his hold and made an effort to free himself, a movement of which the Russian instantly took advantage by throwing his adversary heavily, upsetting another table and thereby bringing the confusion to its crisis.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading At the authoritative words he relaxed his hold and made an effort to free himself, a movement of which the Russian instantly took advantage by throwing his adversary heavily, upsetting another table and thereby bringing the confusion to its crisis.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The man who was wrestling with Dumnoff was a German and a soldier.

possessive form of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The Russian's red face was wet with perspiration, his small eyes were gleaming ferociously and his thick hair hung in tangled locks over his forehead, producing with his fair beard the appearance of a wild animal's mane.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading At the authoritative words he relaxed his hold and made an effort to free himself, a movement of which the Russian instantly took advantage by throwing his adversary heavily, upsetting another table and thereby bringing the confusion to its crisis.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading How far he would have gone if he had been left to himself is uncertain, for the sudden appearance of two more men in green coats, helmets and gold collars so emboldened the spectators of the fight that they advanced in a body just as Dumnoff threw himself upon the first policeman.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "What is this row?" inquired the policeman in his official voice, as he marched into the room.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the authoritative words he relaxed his hold and made an effort to free himself, a movement of which the Russian instantly took advantage by throwing his adversary heavily, upsetting another table and thereby bringing the confusion to its crisis.

having authority or ascendancy or influence

From this reading At the authoritative words he relaxed his hold and made an effort to free himself, a movement of which the Russian instantly took advantage by throwing his adversary heavily, upsetting another table and thereby bringing the confusion to its crisis.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading The Russian's red face was wet with perspiration, his small eyes were gleaming ferociously and his thick hair hung in tangled locks over his forehead, producing with his fair beard the appearance of a wild animal's mane.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading How far he would have gone if he had been left to himself is uncertain, for the sudden appearance of two more men in green coats, helmets and gold collars so emboldened the spectators of the fight that they advanced in a body just as Dumnoff threw himself upon the first policeman.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading How far he would have gone if he had been left to himself is uncertain, for the sudden appearance of two more men in green coats, helmets and gold collars so emboldened the spectators of the fight that they advanced in a body just as Dumnoff threw himself upon the first policeman.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading At the authoritative words he relaxed his hold and made an effort to free himself, a movement of which the Russian instantly took advantage by throwing his adversary heavily, upsetting another table and thereby bringing the confusion to its crisis.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At the authoritative words he relaxed his hold and made an effort to free himself, a movement of which the Russian instantly took advantage by throwing his adversary heavily, upsetting another table and thereby bringing the confusion to its crisis.

plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading How far he would have gone if he had been left to himself is uncertain, for the sudden appearance of two more men in green coats, helmets and gold collars so emboldened the spectators of the fight that they advanced in a body just as Dumnoff threw himself upon the first policeman.

plural of “collar” — a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

From this reading How far he would have gone if he had been left to himself is uncertain, for the sudden appearance of two more men in green coats, helmets and gold collars so emboldened the spectators of the fight that they advanced in a body just as Dumnoff threw himself upon the first policeman.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading At the authoritative words he relaxed his hold and made an effort to free himself, a movement of which the Russian instantly took advantage by throwing his adversary heavily, upsetting another table and thereby bringing the confusion to its crisis.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading At the authoritative words he relaxed his hold and made an effort to free himself, a movement of which the Russian instantly took advantage by throwing his adversary heavily, upsetting another table and thereby bringing the confusion to its crisis.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The man who was wrestling with Dumnoff was a German and a soldier.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading At the authoritative words he relaxed his hold and made an effort to free himself, a movement of which the Russian instantly took advantage by throwing his adversary heavily, upsetting another table and thereby bringing the confusion to its crisis.

made bold or courageous

From this reading How far he would have gone if he had been left to himself is uncertain, for the sudden appearance of two more men in green coats, helmets and gold collars so emboldened the spectators of the fight that they advanced in a body just as Dumnoff threw himself upon the first policeman.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The Russian's red face was wet with perspiration, his small eyes were gleaming ferociously and his thick hair hung in tangled locks over his forehead, producing with his fair beard the appearance of a wild animal's mane.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The Russian's red face was wet with perspiration, his small eyes were gleaming ferociously and his thick hair hung in tangled locks over his forehead, producing with his fair beard the appearance of a wild animal's mane.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading The Russian's red face was wet with perspiration, his small eyes were gleaming ferociously and his thick hair hung in tangled locks over his forehead, producing with his fair beard the appearance of a wild animal's mane.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading How far he would have gone if he had been left to himself is uncertain, for the sudden appearance of two more men in green coats, helmets and gold collars so emboldened the spectators of the fight that they advanced in a body just as Dumnoff threw himself upon the first policeman.

in a physically fierce manner

From this reading The Russian's red face was wet with perspiration, his small eyes were gleaming ferociously and his thick hair hung in tangled locks over his forehead, producing with his fair beard the appearance of a wild animal's mane.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading How far he would have gone if he had been left to himself is uncertain, for the sudden appearance of two more men in green coats, helmets and gold collars so emboldened the spectators of the fight that they advanced in a body just as Dumnoff threw himself upon the first policeman.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading How far he would have gone if he had been left to himself is uncertain, for the sudden appearance of two more men in green coats, helmets and gold collars so emboldened the spectators of the fight that they advanced in a body just as Dumnoff threw himself upon the first policeman.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading How far he would have gone if he had been left to himself is uncertain, for the sudden appearance of two more men in green coats, helmets and gold collars so emboldened the spectators of the fight that they advanced in a body just as Dumnoff threw himself upon the first policeman.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading The Russian's red face was wet with perspiration, his small eyes were gleaming ferociously and his thick hair hung in tangled locks over his forehead, producing with his fair beard the appearance of a wild animal's mane.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading At the authoritative words he relaxed his hold and made an effort to free himself, a movement of which the Russian instantly took advantage by throwing his adversary heavily, upsetting another table and thereby bringing the confusion to its crisis.

a person of German nationality

From this reading The man who was wrestling with Dumnoff was a German and a soldier.

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading The Russian's red face was wet with perspiration, his small eyes were gleaming ferociously and his thick hair hung in tangled locks over his forehead, producing with his fair beard the appearance of a wild animal's mane.

coins made of gold

From this reading How far he would have gone if he had been left to himself is uncertain, for the sudden appearance of two more men in green coats, helmets and gold collars so emboldened the spectators of the fight that they advanced in a body just as Dumnoff threw himself upon the first policeman.

destroyed or killed

From this reading How far he would have gone if he had been left to himself is uncertain, for the sudden appearance of two more men in green coats, helmets and gold collars so emboldened the spectators of the fight that they advanced in a body just as Dumnoff threw himself upon the first policeman.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading How far he would have gone if he had been left to himself is uncertain, for the sudden appearance of two more men in green coats, helmets and gold collars so emboldened the spectators of the fight that they advanced in a body just as Dumnoff threw himself upon the first policeman.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading How far he would have gone if he had been left to himself is uncertain, for the sudden appearance of two more men in green coats, helmets and gold collars so emboldened the spectators of the fight that they advanced in a body just as Dumnoff threw himself upon the first policeman.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading The Russian's red face was wet with perspiration, his small eyes were gleaming ferociously and his thick hair hung in tangled locks over his forehead, producing with his fair beard the appearance of a wild animal's mane.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading How far he would have gone if he had been left to himself is uncertain, for the sudden appearance of two more men in green coats, helmets and gold collars so emboldened the spectators of the fight that they advanced in a body just as Dumnoff threw himself upon the first policeman.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "What is this row?" inquired the policeman in his official voice, as he marched into the room.

to a considerable degree

From this reading At the authoritative words he relaxed his hold and made an effort to free himself, a movement of which the Russian instantly took advantage by throwing his adversary heavily, upsetting another table and thereby bringing the confusion to its crisis.

plural of “helmet” — armor plate that protects the head

From this reading How far he would have gone if he had been left to himself is uncertain, for the sudden appearance of two more men in green coats, helmets and gold collars so emboldened the spectators of the fight that they advanced in a body just as Dumnoff threw himself upon the first policeman.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading At the authoritative words he relaxed his hold and made an effort to free himself, a movement of which the Russian instantly took advantage by throwing his adversary heavily, upsetting another table and thereby bringing the confusion to its crisis.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "What is this row?" inquired the policeman in his official voice, as he marched into the room.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading At the authoritative words he relaxed his hold and made an effort to free himself, a movement of which the Russian instantly took advantage by throwing his adversary heavily, upsetting another table and thereby bringing the confusion to its crisis.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading How far he would have gone if he had been left to himself is uncertain, for the sudden appearance of two more men in green coats, helmets and gold collars so emboldened the spectators of the fight that they advanced in a body just as Dumnoff threw himself upon the first policeman.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading The Russian's red face was wet with perspiration, his small eyes were gleaming ferociously and his thick hair hung in tangled locks over his forehead, producing with his fair beard the appearance of a wild animal's mane.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading How far he would have gone if he had been left to himself is uncertain, for the sudden appearance of two more men in green coats, helmets and gold collars so emboldened the spectators of the fight that they advanced in a body just as Dumnoff threw himself upon the first policeman.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "What is this row?" inquired the policeman in his official voice, as he marched into the room.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading "What is this row?" inquired the policeman in his official voice, as he marched into the room.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading At the authoritative words he relaxed his hold and made an effort to free himself, a movement of which the Russian instantly took advantage by throwing his adversary heavily, upsetting another table and thereby bringing the confusion to its crisis.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "What is this row?" inquired the policeman in his official voice, as he marched into the room.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "What is this row?" inquired the policeman in his official voice, as he marched into the room.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading At the authoritative words he relaxed his hold and made an effort to free himself, a movement of which the Russian instantly took advantage by throwing his adversary heavily, upsetting another table and thereby bringing the confusion to its crisis.

and nothing more

From this reading How far he would have gone if he had been left to himself is uncertain, for the sudden appearance of two more men in green coats, helmets and gold collars so emboldened the spectators of the fight that they advanced in a body just as Dumnoff threw himself upon the first policeman.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading How far he would have gone if he had been left to himself is uncertain, for the sudden appearance of two more men in green coats, helmets and gold collars so emboldened the spectators of the fight that they advanced in a body just as Dumnoff threw himself upon the first policeman.

plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed

From this reading The Russian's red face was wet with perspiration, his small eyes were gleaming ferociously and his thick hair hung in tangled locks over his forehead, producing with his fair beard the appearance of a wild animal's mane.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading At the authoritative words he relaxed his hold and made an effort to free himself, a movement of which the Russian instantly took advantage by throwing his adversary heavily, upsetting another table and thereby bringing the confusion to its crisis.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The man who was wrestling with Dumnoff was a German and a soldier.

long coarse hair growing from the crest of the animal's neck

From this reading The Russian's red face was wet with perspiration, his small eyes were gleaming ferociously and his thick hair hung in tangled locks over his forehead, producing with his fair beard the appearance of a wild animal's mane.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading "What is this row?" inquired the policeman in his official voice, as he marched into the room.

the force of workers available

From this reading How far he would have gone if he had been left to himself is uncertain, for the sudden appearance of two more men in green coats, helmets and gold collars so emboldened the spectators of the fight that they advanced in a body just as Dumnoff threw himself upon the first policeman.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading How far he would have gone if he had been left to himself is uncertain, for the sudden appearance of two more men in green coats, helmets and gold collars so emboldened the spectators of the fight that they advanced in a body just as Dumnoff threw himself upon the first policeman.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading At the authoritative words he relaxed his hold and made an effort to free himself, a movement of which the Russian instantly took advantage by throwing his adversary heavily, upsetting another table and thereby bringing the confusion to its crisis.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the authoritative words he relaxed his hold and made an effort to free himself, a movement of which the Russian instantly took advantage by throwing his adversary heavily, upsetting another table and thereby bringing the confusion to its crisis.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading "What is this row?" inquired the policeman in his official voice, as he marched into the room.

above and across; more than

From this reading The Russian's red face was wet with perspiration, his small eyes were gleaming ferociously and his thick hair hung in tangled locks over his forehead, producing with his fair beard the appearance of a wild animal's mane.

salty fluid secreted by sweat glands

From this reading The Russian's red face was wet with perspiration, his small eyes were gleaming ferociously and his thick hair hung in tangled locks over his forehead, producing with his fair beard the appearance of a wild animal's mane.

a member of a police force

From this reading "What is this row?" inquired the policeman in his official voice, as he marched into the room.

-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading The Russian's red face was wet with perspiration, his small eyes were gleaming ferociously and his thick hair hung in tangled locks over his forehead, producing with his fair beard the appearance of a wild animal's mane.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading The Russian's red face was wet with perspiration, his small eyes were gleaming ferociously and his thick hair hung in tangled locks over his forehead, producing with his fair beard the appearance of a wild animal's mane.

without strain or anxiety

From this reading At the authoritative words he relaxed his hold and made an effort to free himself, a movement of which the Russian instantly took advantage by throwing his adversary heavily, upsetting another table and thereby bringing the confusion to its crisis.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading "What is this row?" inquired the policeman in his official voice, as he marched into the room.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading "What is this row?" inquired the policeman in his official voice, as he marched into the room.

a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading At the authoritative words he relaxed his hold and made an effort to free himself, a movement of which the Russian instantly took advantage by throwing his adversary heavily, upsetting another table and thereby bringing the confusion to its crisis.

possessive form of “russian” — a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading The Russian's red face was wet with perspiration, his small eyes were gleaming ferociously and his thick hair hung in tangled locks over his forehead, producing with his fair beard the appearance of a wild animal's mane.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The Russian's red face was wet with perspiration, his small eyes were gleaming ferociously and his thick hair hung in tangled locks over his forehead, producing with his fair beard the appearance of a wild animal's mane.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading How far he would have gone if he had been left to himself is uncertain, for the sudden appearance of two more men in green coats, helmets and gold collars so emboldened the spectators of the fight that they advanced in a body just as Dumnoff threw himself upon the first policeman.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading The man who was wrestling with Dumnoff was a German and a soldier.

plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading How far he would have gone if he had been left to himself is uncertain, for the sudden appearance of two more men in green coats, helmets and gold collars so emboldened the spectators of the fight that they advanced in a body just as Dumnoff threw himself upon the first policeman.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading How far he would have gone if he had been left to himself is uncertain, for the sudden appearance of two more men in green coats, helmets and gold collars so emboldened the spectators of the fight that they advanced in a body just as Dumnoff threw himself upon the first policeman.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading At the authoritative words he relaxed his hold and made an effort to free himself, a movement of which the Russian instantly took advantage by throwing his adversary heavily, upsetting another table and thereby bringing the confusion to its crisis.

in a confused mass

From this reading The Russian's red face was wet with perspiration, his small eyes were gleaming ferociously and his thick hair hung in tangled locks over his forehead, producing with his fair beard the appearance of a wild animal's mane.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading How far he would have gone if he had been left to himself is uncertain, for the sudden appearance of two more men in green coats, helmets and gold collars so emboldened the spectators of the fight that they advanced in a body just as Dumnoff threw himself upon the first policeman.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "What is this row?" inquired the policeman in his official voice, as he marched into the room.

by that means or because of that

From this reading At the authoritative words he relaxed his hold and made an effort to free himself, a movement of which the Russian instantly took advantage by throwing his adversary heavily, upsetting another table and thereby bringing the confusion to its crisis.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading How far he would have gone if he had been left to himself is uncertain, for the sudden appearance of two more men in green coats, helmets and gold collars so emboldened the spectators of the fight that they advanced in a body just as Dumnoff threw himself upon the first policeman.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading The Russian's red face was wet with perspiration, his small eyes were gleaming ferociously and his thick hair hung in tangled locks over his forehead, producing with his fair beard the appearance of a wild animal's mane.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "What is this row?" inquired the policeman in his official voice, as he marched into the room.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading How far he would have gone if he had been left to himself is uncertain, for the sudden appearance of two more men in green coats, helmets and gold collars so emboldened the spectators of the fight that they advanced in a body just as Dumnoff threw himself upon the first policeman.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading At the authoritative words he relaxed his hold and made an effort to free himself, a movement of which the Russian instantly took advantage by throwing his adversary heavily, upsetting another table and thereby bringing the confusion to its crisis.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading At the authoritative words he relaxed his hold and made an effort to free himself, a movement of which the Russian instantly took advantage by throwing his adversary heavily, upsetting another table and thereby bringing the confusion to its crisis.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading At the authoritative words he relaxed his hold and made an effort to free himself, a movement of which the Russian instantly took advantage by throwing his adversary heavily, upsetting another table and thereby bringing the confusion to its crisis.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading How far he would have gone if he had been left to himself is uncertain, for the sudden appearance of two more men in green coats, helmets and gold collars so emboldened the spectators of the fight that they advanced in a body just as Dumnoff threw himself upon the first policeman.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading How far he would have gone if he had been left to himself is uncertain, for the sudden appearance of two more men in green coats, helmets and gold collars so emboldened the spectators of the fight that they advanced in a body just as Dumnoff threw himself upon the first policeman.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading How far he would have gone if he had been left to himself is uncertain, for the sudden appearance of two more men in green coats, helmets and gold collars so emboldened the spectators of the fight that they advanced in a body just as Dumnoff threw himself upon the first policeman.

causing an emotional disturbance

From this reading At the authoritative words he relaxed his hold and made an effort to free himself, a movement of which the Russian instantly took advantage by throwing his adversary heavily, upsetting another table and thereby bringing the confusion to its crisis.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "What is this row?" inquired the policeman in his official voice, as he marched into the room.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The man who was wrestling with Dumnoff was a German and a soldier.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The Russian's red face was wet with perspiration, his small eyes were gleaming ferociously and his thick hair hung in tangled locks over his forehead, producing with his fair beard the appearance of a wild animal's mane.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading The Russian's red face was wet with perspiration, his small eyes were gleaming ferociously and his thick hair hung in tangled locks over his forehead, producing with his fair beard the appearance of a wild animal's mane.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What is this row?" inquired the policeman in his official voice, as he marched into the room.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading At the authoritative words he relaxed his hold and made an effort to free himself, a movement of which the Russian instantly took advantage by throwing his adversary heavily, upsetting another table and thereby bringing the confusion to its crisis.

which person or people

From this reading The man who was wrestling with Dumnoff was a German and a soldier.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading The Russian's red face was wet with perspiration, his small eyes were gleaming ferociously and his thick hair hung in tangled locks over his forehead, producing with his fair beard the appearance of a wild animal's mane.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The man who was wrestling with Dumnoff was a German and a soldier.

the words that are spoken

From this reading At the authoritative words he relaxed his hold and made an effort to free himself, a movement of which the Russian instantly took advantage by throwing his adversary heavily, upsetting another table and thereby bringing the confusion to its crisis.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading How far he would have gone if he had been left to himself is uncertain, for the sudden appearance of two more men in green coats, helmets and gold collars so emboldened the spectators of the fight that they advanced in a body just as Dumnoff threw himself upon the first policeman.

the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat

From this reading The man who was wrestling with Dumnoff was a German and a soldier.