used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was, indeed, a braver man than Dumnoff, in proportion as he was more intelligent, and though of a very different temper, by no means averse to a fight if it came into his way.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Johann Schmidt had not fled from the scene of action out of any consideration for his personal safety.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was, indeed, a braver man than Dumnoff, in proportion as he was more intelligent, and though of a very different temper, by no means averse to a fight if it came into his way.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Johann Schmidt had not fled from the scene of action out of any consideration for his personal safety.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was, indeed, a braver man than Dumnoff, in proportion as he was more intelligent, and though of a very different temper, by no means averse to a fight if it came into his way.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So soon as he was clear of pursuit, therefore, he turned in the direction of the tobacconist's dwelling, walking as quickly as he could where there were many people and running at the top of his speed through such empty by-streets as lay in the direct line of his course.
averseadjectiveUS /əˈvɜːrs/
(usually followed by “to”) strongly opposed
From this reading He was, indeed, a braver man than Dumnoff, in proportion as he was more intelligent, and though of a very different temper, by no means averse to a fight if it came into his way.
braveradjectiveUS /ˈbreɪvər/
comparative of “brave” — possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading He was, indeed, a braver man than Dumnoff, in proportion as he was more intelligent, and though of a very different temper, by no means averse to a fight if it came into his way.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was, indeed, a braver man than Dumnoff, in proportion as he was more intelligent, and though of a very different temper, by no means averse to a fight if it came into his way.
by-streets
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From this reading So soon as he was clear of pursuit, therefore, he turned in the direction of the tobacconist's dwelling, walking as quickly as he could where there were many people and running at the top of his speed through such empty by-streets as lay in the direct line of his course.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was, indeed, a braver man than Dumnoff, in proportion as he was more intelligent, and though of a very different temper, by no means averse to a fight if it came into his way.
rid of obstructions
From this reading So soon as he was clear of pursuit, therefore, he turned in the direction of the tobacconist's dwelling, walking as quickly as he could where there were many people and running at the top of his speed through such empty by-streets as lay in the direct line of his course.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Johann Schmidt had not fled from the scene of action out of any consideration for his personal safety.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had foreseen what was sure to happen, and had realised sooner than any one else that the only person who could set everything straight was Fischelowitz himself.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading So soon as he was clear of pursuit, therefore, he turned in the direction of the tobacconist's dwelling, walking as quickly as he could where there were many people and running at the top of his speed through such empty by-streets as lay in the direct line of his course.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading He was, indeed, a braver man than Dumnoff, in proportion as he was more intelligent, and though of a very different temper, by no means averse to a fight if it came into his way.
command with authority
From this reading So soon as he was clear of pursuit, therefore, he turned in the direction of the tobacconist's dwelling, walking as quickly as he could where there were many people and running at the top of his speed through such empty by-streets as lay in the direct line of his course.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading So soon as he was clear of pursuit, therefore, he turned in the direction of the tobacconist's dwelling, walking as quickly as he could where there were many people and running at the top of his speed through such empty by-streets as lay in the direct line of his course.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He rushed up the three flights of steps and rang sharply at the door.
Dumnoff
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From this reading He was, indeed, a braver man than Dumnoff, in proportion as he was more intelligent, and though of a very different temper, by no means averse to a fight if it came into his way.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading So soon as he was clear of pursuit, therefore, he turned in the direction of the tobacconist's dwelling, walking as quickly as he could where there were many people and running at the top of his speed through such empty by-streets as lay in the direct line of his course.
else
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From this reading He had foreseen what was sure to happen, and had realised sooner than any one else that the only person who could set everything straight was Fischelowitz himself.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading So soon as he was clear of pursuit, therefore, he turned in the direction of the tobacconist's dwelling, walking as quickly as he could where there were many people and running at the top of his speed through such empty by-streets as lay in the direct line of his course.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He had foreseen what was sure to happen, and had realised sooner than any one else that the only person who could set everything straight was Fischelowitz himself.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading He was, indeed, a braver man than Dumnoff, in proportion as he was more intelligent, and though of a very different temper, by no means averse to a fight if it came into his way.
Fischelowitz
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From this reading He had foreseen what was sure to happen, and had realised sooner than any one else that the only person who could set everything straight was Fischelowitz himself.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Johann Schmidt had not fled from the scene of action out of any consideration for his personal safety.
flightsnounUS /flaɪts/
plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading He rushed up the three flights of steps and rang sharply at the door.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Johann Schmidt had not fled from the scene of action out of any consideration for his personal safety.
foreseenverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsiːn/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading He had foreseen what was sure to happen, and had realised sooner than any one else that the only person who could set everything straight was Fischelowitz himself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Johann Schmidt had not fled from the scene of action out of any consideration for his personal safety.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Johann Schmidt had not fled from the scene of action out of any consideration for his personal safety.
come to pass
From this reading He had foreseen what was sure to happen, and had realised sooner than any one else that the only person who could set everything straight was Fischelowitz himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was, indeed, a braver man than Dumnoff, in proportion as he was more intelligent, and though of a very different temper, by no means averse to a fight if it came into his way.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had foreseen what was sure to happen, and had realised sooner than any one else that the only person who could set everything straight was Fischelowitz himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Johann Schmidt had not fled from the scene of action out of any consideration for his personal safety.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was, indeed, a braver man than Dumnoff, in proportion as he was more intelligent, and though of a very different temper, by no means averse to a fight if it came into his way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was, indeed, a braver man than Dumnoff, in proportion as he was more intelligent, and though of a very different temper, by no means averse to a fight if it came into his way.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He was, indeed, a braver man than Dumnoff, in proportion as he was more intelligent, and though of a very different temper, by no means averse to a fight if it came into his way.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading He was, indeed, a braver man than Dumnoff, in proportion as he was more intelligent, and though of a very different temper, by no means averse to a fight if it came into his way.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was, indeed, a braver man than Dumnoff, in proportion as he was more intelligent, and though of a very different temper, by no means averse to a fight if it came into his way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was, indeed, a braver man than Dumnoff, in proportion as he was more intelligent, and though of a very different temper, by no means averse to a fight if it came into his way.
Johann
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From this reading Johann Schmidt had not fled from the scene of action out of any consideration for his personal safety.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading So soon as he was clear of pursuit, therefore, he turned in the direction of the tobacconist's dwelling, walking as quickly as he could where there were many people and running at the top of his speed through such empty by-streets as lay in the direct line of his course.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading So soon as he was clear of pursuit, therefore, he turned in the direction of the tobacconist's dwelling, walking as quickly as he could where there were many people and running at the top of his speed through such empty by-streets as lay in the direct line of his course.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was, indeed, a braver man than Dumnoff, in proportion as he was more intelligent, and though of a very different temper, by no means averse to a fight if it came into his way.
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 So soon as he was clear of pursuit, therefore, he turned in the direction of the tobacconist's dwelling, walking as quickly as he could where there were many people and running at the top of his speed through such empty by-streets as lay in the direct line of his course.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He was, indeed, a braver man than Dumnoff, in proportion as he was more intelligent, and though of a very different temper, by no means averse to a fight if it came into his way.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was, indeed, a braver man than Dumnoff, in proportion as he was more intelligent, and though of a very different temper, by no means averse to a fight if it came into his way.
not any; not one
From this reading He was, indeed, a braver man than Dumnoff, in proportion as he was more intelligent, and though of a very different temper, by no means averse to a fight if it came into his way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Johann Schmidt had not fled from the scene of action out of any consideration for his personal safety.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Johann Schmidt had not fled from the scene of action out of any consideration for his personal safety.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had foreseen what was sure to happen, and had realised sooner than any one else that the only person who could set everything straight was Fischelowitz himself.
and nothing more
From this reading He had foreseen what was sure to happen, and had realised sooner than any one else that the only person who could set everything straight was Fischelowitz himself.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Johann Schmidt had not fled from the scene of action out of any consideration for his personal safety.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading So soon as he was clear of pursuit, therefore, he turned in the direction of the tobacconist's dwelling, walking as quickly as he could where there were many people and running at the top of his speed through such empty by-streets as lay in the direct line of his course.
a human being
From this reading He had foreseen what was sure to happen, and had realised sooner than any one else that the only person who could set everything straight was Fischelowitz himself.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Johann Schmidt had not fled from the scene of action out of any consideration for his personal safety.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading He was, indeed, a braver man than Dumnoff, in proportion as he was more intelligent, and though of a very different temper, by no means averse to a fight if it came into his way.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading So soon as he was clear of pursuit, therefore, he turned in the direction of the tobacconist's dwelling, walking as quickly as he could where there were many people and running at the top of his speed through such empty by-streets as lay in the direct line of his course.
with speed
From this reading So soon as he was clear of pursuit, therefore, he turned in the direction of the tobacconist's dwelling, walking as quickly as he could where there were many people and running at the top of his speed through such empty by-streets as lay in the direct line of his course.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading He rushed up the three flights of steps and rang sharply at the door.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He had foreseen what was sure to happen, and had realised sooner than any one else that the only person who could set everything straight was Fischelowitz himself.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading So soon as he was clear of pursuit, therefore, he turned in the direction of the tobacconist's dwelling, walking as quickly as he could where there were many people and running at the top of his speed through such empty by-streets as lay in the direct line of his course.
done under pressure
From this reading He rushed up the three flights of steps and rang sharply at the door.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Johann Schmidt had not fled from the scene of action out of any consideration for his personal safety.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Johann Schmidt had not fled from the scene of action out of any consideration for his personal safety.
SchmidtnounUS /ʃmɪt/
German statesman who served as chancellor of Germany (born in 1918)
From this reading Johann Schmidt had not fled from the scene of action out of any consideration for his personal safety.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He had foreseen what was sure to happen, and had realised sooner than any one else that the only person who could set everything straight was Fischelowitz himself.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading He rushed up the three flights of steps and rang sharply at the door.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So soon as he was clear of pursuit, therefore, he turned in the direction of the tobacconist's dwelling, walking as quickly as he could where there were many people and running at the top of his speed through such empty by-streets as lay in the direct line of his course.
in the near future
From this reading So soon as he was clear of pursuit, therefore, he turned in the direction of the tobacconist's dwelling, walking as quickly as he could where there were many people and running at the top of his speed through such empty by-streets as lay in the direct line of his course.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading He had foreseen what was sure to happen, and had realised sooner than any one else that the only person who could set everything straight was Fischelowitz himself.
move hurridly
From this reading So soon as he was clear of pursuit, therefore, he turned in the direction of the tobacconist's dwelling, walking as quickly as he could where there were many people and running at the top of his speed through such empty by-streets as lay in the direct line of his course.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He rushed up the three flights of steps and rang sharply at the door.
successive (without a break)
From this reading He had foreseen what was sure to happen, and had realised sooner than any one else that the only person who could set everything straight was Fischelowitz himself.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading So soon as he was clear of pursuit, therefore, he turned in the direction of the tobacconist's dwelling, walking as quickly as he could where there were many people and running at the top of his speed through such empty by-streets as lay in the direct line of his course.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He had foreseen what was sure to happen, and had realised sooner than any one else that the only person who could set everything straight was Fischelowitz himself.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading He was, indeed, a braver man than Dumnoff, in proportion as he was more intelligent, and though of a very different temper, by no means averse to a fight if it came into his way.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was, indeed, a braver man than Dumnoff, in proportion as he was more intelligent, and though of a very different temper, by no means averse to a fight if it came into his way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had foreseen what was sure to happen, and had realised sooner than any one else that the only person who could set everything straight was Fischelowitz himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Johann Schmidt had not fled from the scene of action out of any consideration for his personal safety.
in or at that place or location
From this reading So soon as he was clear of pursuit, therefore, he turned in the direction of the tobacconist's dwelling, walking as quickly as he could where there were many people and running at the top of his speed through such empty by-streets as lay in the direct line of his course.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading So soon as he was clear of pursuit, therefore, he turned in the direction of the tobacconist's dwelling, walking as quickly as he could where there were many people and running at the top of his speed through such empty by-streets as lay in the direct line of his course.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He was, indeed, a braver man than Dumnoff, in proportion as he was more intelligent, and though of a very different temper, by no means averse to a fight if it came into his way.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He rushed up the three flights of steps and rang sharply at the door.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading So soon as he was clear of pursuit, therefore, he turned in the direction of the tobacconist's dwelling, walking as quickly as he could where there were many people and running at the top of his speed through such empty by-streets as lay in the direct line of his course.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was, indeed, a braver man than Dumnoff, in proportion as he was more intelligent, and though of a very different temper, by no means averse to a fight if it came into his way.
tobacconist's
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From this reading So soon as he was clear of pursuit, therefore, he turned in the direction of the tobacconist's dwelling, walking as quickly as he could where there were many people and running at the top of his speed through such empty by-streets as lay in the direct line of his course.
the upper part of anything
From this reading So soon as he was clear of pursuit, therefore, he turned in the direction of the tobacconist's dwelling, walking as quickly as he could where there were many people and running at the top of his speed through such empty by-streets as lay in the direct line of his course.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading So soon as he was clear of pursuit, therefore, he turned in the direction of the tobacconist's dwelling, walking as quickly as he could where there were many people and running at the top of his speed through such empty by-streets as lay in the direct line of his course.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He rushed up the three flights of steps and rang sharply at the door.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was, indeed, a braver man than Dumnoff, in proportion as he was more intelligent, and though of a very different temper, by no means averse to a fight if it came into his way.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading So soon as he was clear of pursuit, therefore, he turned in the direction of the tobacconist's dwelling, walking as quickly as he could where there were many people and running at the top of his speed through such empty by-streets as lay in the direct line of his course.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was, indeed, a braver man than Dumnoff, in proportion as he was more intelligent, and though of a very different temper, by no means averse to a fight if it came into his way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was, indeed, a braver man than Dumnoff, in proportion as he was more intelligent, and though of a very different temper, by no means averse to a fight if it came into his way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So soon as he was clear of pursuit, therefore, he turned in the direction of the tobacconist's dwelling, walking as quickly as he could where there were many people and running at the top of his speed through such empty by-streets as lay in the direct line of his course.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had foreseen what was sure to happen, and had realised sooner than any one else that the only person who could set everything straight was Fischelowitz himself.
in or at the place that
From this reading So soon as he was clear of pursuit, therefore, he turned in the direction of the tobacconist's dwelling, walking as quickly as he could where there were many people and running at the top of his speed through such empty by-streets as lay in the direct line of his course.
which person or people
From this reading He had foreseen what was sure to happen, and had realised sooner than any one else that the only person who could set everything straight was Fischelowitz himself.
