used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although his opponent was a heavy, muscular man the British officer, taken at a disadvantage, did not hesitate to attempt to equalise matters.
anew
From this reading Agilely turning over, Tressidar sought to regain his feet, but as he did so the fellow he had previously felled leapt upon his back, striking him over and over again with his clenched fists; while the other man, in spite of being temporarily winded, came again to the attack.
Agilelyadverb
in a nimble or agile manner; with quickness and lightness and ease
From this reading Agilely turning over, Tressidar sought to regain his feet, but as he did so the fellow he had previously felled leapt upon his back, striking him over and over again with his clenched fists; while the other man, in spite of being temporarily winded, came again to the attack.
agreeablyadverb
in an enjoyable manner
From this reading In the midst of the desperate struggle Tressidar was most agreeably surprised to hear a voice shouting, "Come on, men.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although his opponent was a heavy, muscular man the British officer, taken at a disadvantage, did not hesitate to attempt to equalise matters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FOILED RAID BEFORE Tressidar could recover himself the second German gripped him by the throat, at the same time shouting to his prostrate comrade to bestir himself and find the pistol.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Agilely turning over, Tressidar sought to regain his feet, but as he did so the fellow he had previously felled leapt upon his back, striking him over and over again with his clenched fists; while the other man, in spite of being temporarily winded, came again to the attack.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FOILED RAID BEFORE Tressidar could recover himself the second German gripped him by the throat, at the same time shouting to his prostrate comrade to bestir himself and find the pistol.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Agilely turning over, Tressidar sought to regain his feet, but as he did so the fellow he had previously felled leapt upon his back, striking him over and over again with his clenched fists; while the other man, in spite of being temporarily winded, came again to the attack.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Although his opponent was a heavy, muscular man the British officer, taken at a disadvantage, did not hesitate to attempt to equalise matters.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Agilely turning over, Tressidar sought to regain his feet, but as he did so the fellow he had previously felled leapt upon his back, striking him over and over again with his clenched fists; while the other man, in spite of being temporarily winded, came again to the attack.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE FOILED RAID BEFORE Tressidar could recover himself the second German gripped him by the throat, at the same time shouting to his prostrate comrade to bestir himself and find the pistol.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Agilely turning over, Tressidar sought to regain his feet, but as he did so the fellow he had previously felled leapt upon his back, striking him over and over again with his clenched fists; while the other man, in spite of being temporarily winded, came again to the attack.
bestirverb
become active
From this reading THE FOILED RAID BEFORE Tressidar could recover himself the second German gripped him by the throat, at the same time shouting to his prostrate comrade to bestir himself and find the pistol.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Although his opponent was a heavy, muscular man the British officer, taken at a disadvantage, did not hesitate to attempt to equalise matters.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Agilely turning over, Tressidar sought to regain his feet, but as he did so the fellow he had previously felled leapt upon his back, striking him over and over again with his clenched fists; while the other man, in spite of being temporarily winded, came again to the attack.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE FOILED RAID BEFORE Tressidar could recover himself the second German gripped him by the throat, at the same time shouting to his prostrate comrade to bestir himself and find the pistol.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Agilely turning over, Tressidar sought to regain his feet, but as he did so the fellow he had previously felled leapt upon his back, striking him over and over again with his clenched fists; while the other man, in spite of being temporarily winded, came again to the attack.
clenchedadjectiveUS /klentʃt/
closed or squeezed together tightly
From this reading Agilely turning over, Tressidar sought to regain his feet, but as he did so the fellow he had previously felled leapt upon his back, striking him over and over again with his clenched fists; while the other man, in spite of being temporarily winded, came again to the attack.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In the midst of the desperate struggle Tressidar was most agreeably surprised to hear a voice shouting, "Come on, men.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading THE FOILED RAID BEFORE Tressidar could recover himself the second German gripped him by the throat, at the same time shouting to his prostrate comrade to bestir himself and find the pistol.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE FOILED RAID BEFORE Tressidar could recover himself the second German gripped him by the throat, at the same time shouting to his prostrate comrade to bestir himself and find the pistol.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading In the midst of the desperate struggle Tressidar was most agreeably surprised to hear a voice shouting, "Come on, men.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Although his opponent was a heavy, muscular man the British officer, taken at a disadvantage, did not hesitate to attempt to equalise matters.
disadvantagenounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading Although his opponent was a heavy, muscular man the British officer, taken at a disadvantage, did not hesitate to attempt to equalise matters.
equaliseverb
compensate; make the score equal
From this reading Although his opponent was a heavy, muscular man the British officer, taken at a disadvantage, did not hesitate to attempt to equalise matters.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Agilely turning over, Tressidar sought to regain his feet, but as he did so the fellow he had previously felled leapt upon his back, striking him over and over again with his clenched fists; while the other man, in spite of being temporarily winded, came again to the attack.
felledverbUS /feld/
past form of “fell” — cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Agilely turning over, Tressidar sought to regain his feet, but as he did so the fellow he had previously felled leapt upon his back, striking him over and over again with his clenched fists; while the other man, in spite of being temporarily winded, came again to the attack.
a boy or man
From this reading Agilely turning over, Tressidar sought to regain his feet, but as he did so the fellow he had previously felled leapt upon his back, striking him over and over again with his clenched fists; while the other man, in spite of being temporarily winded, came again to the attack.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading THE FOILED RAID BEFORE Tressidar could recover himself the second German gripped him by the throat, at the same time shouting to his prostrate comrade to bestir himself and find the pistol.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading In spite of the pressure of the Hun's fingers on his windpipe, he raised his knees and lashing out literally hurled the German from him.
fistsnounUS /fɪsts/
plural of “fist” — a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading Agilely turning over, Tressidar sought to regain his feet, but as he did so the fellow he had previously felled leapt upon his back, striking him over and over again with his clenched fists; while the other man, in spite of being temporarily winded, came again to the attack.
FOILEDadjectiveUS /fɔɪld/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading THE FOILED RAID BEFORE Tressidar could recover himself the second German gripped him by the throat, at the same time shouting to his prostrate comrade to bestir himself and find the pistol.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In spite of the pressure of the Hun's fingers on his windpipe, he raised his knees and lashing out literally hurled the German from him.
a person of German nationality
From this reading THE FOILED RAID BEFORE Tressidar could recover himself the second German gripped him by the throat, at the same time shouting to his prostrate comrade to bestir himself and find the pistol.
grippedverbUS /ɡrɪpt/
inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly
From this reading THE FOILED RAID BEFORE Tressidar could recover himself the second German gripped him by the throat, at the same time shouting to his prostrate comrade to bestir himself and find the pistol.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Agilely turning over, Tressidar sought to regain his feet, but as he did so the fellow he had previously felled leapt upon his back, striking him over and over again with his clenched fists; while the other man, in spite of being temporarily winded, came again to the attack.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In spite of the pressure of the Hun's fingers on his windpipe, he raised his knees and lashing out literally hurled the German from him.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading In the midst of the desperate struggle Tressidar was most agreeably surprised to hear a voice shouting, "Come on, men.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Although his opponent was a heavy, muscular man the British officer, taken at a disadvantage, did not hesitate to attempt to equalise matters.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Although his opponent was a heavy, muscular man the British officer, taken at a disadvantage, did not hesitate to attempt to equalise matters.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE FOILED RAID BEFORE Tressidar could recover himself the second German gripped him by the throat, at the same time shouting to his prostrate comrade to bestir himself and find the pistol.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE FOILED RAID BEFORE Tressidar could recover himself the second German gripped him by the throat, at the same time shouting to his prostrate comrade to bestir himself and find the pistol.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FOILED RAID BEFORE Tressidar could recover himself the second German gripped him by the throat, at the same time shouting to his prostrate comrade to bestir himself and find the pistol.
Hun's
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From this reading In spite of the pressure of the Hun's fingers on his windpipe, he raised his knees and lashing out literally hurled the German from him.
hurledverbUS /hɜːrld/
past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully
From this reading In spite of the pressure of the Hun's fingers on his windpipe, he raised his knees and lashing out literally hurled the German from him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of the pressure of the Hun's fingers on his windpipe, he raised his knees and lashing out literally hurled the German from him.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading In spite of the pressure of the Hun's fingers on his windpipe, he raised his knees and lashing out literally hurled the German from him.
lashingnounUS /ˈlæʃɪŋ/
beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
From this reading In spite of the pressure of the Hun's fingers on his windpipe, he raised his knees and lashing out literally hurled the German from him.
leaptverbUS /lept/
inflected form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Agilely turning over, Tressidar sought to regain his feet, but as he did so the fellow he had previously felled leapt upon his back, striking him over and over again with his clenched fists; while the other man, in spite of being temporarily winded, came again to the attack.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading In spite of the pressure of the Hun's fingers on his windpipe, he raised his knees and lashing out literally hurled the German from him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Although his opponent was a heavy, muscular man the British officer, taken at a disadvantage, did not hesitate to attempt to equalise matters.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Although his opponent was a heavy, muscular man the British officer, taken at a disadvantage, did not hesitate to attempt to equalise matters.
the force of workers available
From this reading In the midst of the desperate struggle Tressidar was most agreeably surprised to hear a voice shouting, "Come on, men.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading In the midst of the desperate struggle Tressidar was most agreeably surprised to hear a voice shouting, "Come on, men.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In the midst of the desperate struggle Tressidar was most agreeably surprised to hear a voice shouting, "Come on, men.
muscularadjectiveUS /ˈmʌskjələr/
of or relating to or consisting of muscle
From this reading Although his opponent was a heavy, muscular man the British officer, taken at a disadvantage, did not hesitate to attempt to equalise matters.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although his opponent was a heavy, muscular man the British officer, taken at a disadvantage, did not hesitate to attempt to equalise matters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In spite of the pressure of the Hun's fingers on his windpipe, he raised his knees and lashing out literally hurled the German from him.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Although his opponent was a heavy, muscular man the British officer, taken at a disadvantage, did not hesitate to attempt to equalise matters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In spite of the pressure of the Hun's fingers on his windpipe, he raised his knees and lashing out literally hurled the German from him.
opponentnounUS /əˈpoʊnənt/
a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading Although his opponent was a heavy, muscular man the British officer, taken at a disadvantage, did not hesitate to attempt to equalise matters.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Agilely turning over, Tressidar sought to regain his feet, but as he did so the fellow he had previously felled leapt upon his back, striking him over and over again with his clenched fists; while the other man, in spite of being temporarily winded, came again to the attack.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In spite of the pressure of the Hun's fingers on his windpipe, he raised his knees and lashing out literally hurled the German from him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Agilely turning over, Tressidar sought to regain his feet, but as he did so the fellow he had previously felled leapt upon his back, striking him over and over again with his clenched fists; while the other man, in spite of being temporarily winded, came again to the attack.
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading THE FOILED RAID BEFORE Tressidar could recover himself the second German gripped him by the throat, at the same time shouting to his prostrate comrade to bestir himself and find the pistol.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading In spite of the pressure of the Hun's fingers on his windpipe, he raised his knees and lashing out literally hurled the German from him.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading Agilely turning over, Tressidar sought to regain his feet, but as he did so the fellow he had previously felled leapt upon his back, striking him over and over again with his clenched fists; while the other man, in spite of being temporarily winded, came again to the attack.
prostrateverbUS /ˈprɑːstreɪt/
get into a prostrate position, as in submission
From this reading THE FOILED RAID BEFORE Tressidar could recover himself the second German gripped him by the throat, at the same time shouting to his prostrate comrade to bestir himself and find the pistol.
RAIDverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading THE FOILED RAID BEFORE Tressidar could recover himself the second German gripped him by the throat, at the same time shouting to his prostrate comrade to bestir himself and find the pistol.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading In spite of the pressure of the Hun's fingers on his windpipe, he raised his knees and lashing out literally hurled the German from him.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading THE FOILED RAID BEFORE Tressidar could recover himself the second German gripped him by the throat, at the same time shouting to his prostrate comrade to bestir himself and find the pistol.
regainverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪn/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Agilely turning over, Tressidar sought to regain his feet, but as he did so the fellow he had previously felled leapt upon his back, striking him over and over again with his clenched fists; while the other man, in spite of being temporarily winded, came again to the attack.
Identical; not different.
From this reading THE FOILED RAID BEFORE Tressidar could recover himself the second German gripped him by the throat, at the same time shouting to his prostrate comrade to bestir himself and find the pistol.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE FOILED RAID BEFORE Tressidar could recover himself the second German gripped him by the throat, at the same time shouting to his prostrate comrade to bestir himself and find the pistol.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading THE FOILED RAID BEFORE Tressidar could recover himself the second German gripped him by the throat, at the same time shouting to his prostrate comrade to bestir himself and find the pistol.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Agilely turning over, Tressidar sought to regain his feet, but as he did so the fellow he had previously felled leapt upon his back, striking him over and over again with his clenched fists; while the other man, in spite of being temporarily winded, came again to the attack.
that is looked for
From this reading Agilely turning over, Tressidar sought to regain his feet, but as he did so the fellow he had previously felled leapt upon his back, striking him over and over again with his clenched fists; while the other man, in spite of being temporarily winded, came again to the attack.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of the pressure of the Hun's fingers on his windpipe, he raised his knees and lashing out literally hurled the German from him.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading Agilely turning over, Tressidar sought to regain his feet, but as he did so the fellow he had previously felled leapt upon his back, striking him over and over again with his clenched fists; while the other man, in spite of being temporarily winded, came again to the attack.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading In the midst of the desperate struggle Tressidar was most agreeably surprised to hear a voice shouting, "Come on, men.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading In the midst of the desperate struggle Tressidar was most agreeably surprised to hear a voice shouting, "Come on, men.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Although his opponent was a heavy, muscular man the British officer, taken at a disadvantage, did not hesitate to attempt to equalise matters.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading Agilely turning over, Tressidar sought to regain his feet, but as he did so the fellow he had previously felled leapt upon his back, striking him over and over again with his clenched fists; while the other man, in spite of being temporarily winded, came again to the attack.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FOILED RAID BEFORE Tressidar could recover himself the second German gripped him by the throat, at the same time shouting to his prostrate comrade to bestir himself and find the pistol.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading THE FOILED RAID BEFORE Tressidar could recover himself the second German gripped him by the throat, at the same time shouting to his prostrate comrade to bestir himself and find the pistol.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE FOILED RAID BEFORE Tressidar could recover himself the second German gripped him by the throat, at the same time shouting to his prostrate comrade to bestir himself and find the pistol.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FOILED RAID BEFORE Tressidar could recover himself the second German gripped him by the throat, at the same time shouting to his prostrate comrade to bestir himself and find the pistol.
Tressidar
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From this reading THE FOILED RAID BEFORE Tressidar could recover himself the second German gripped him by the throat, at the same time shouting to his prostrate comrade to bestir himself and find the pistol.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Agilely turning over, Tressidar sought to regain his feet, but as he did so the fellow he had previously felled leapt upon his back, striking him over and over again with his clenched fists; while the other man, in spite of being temporarily winded, came again to the attack.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Agilely turning over, Tressidar sought to regain his feet, but as he did so the fellow he had previously felled leapt upon his back, striking him over and over again with his clenched fists; while the other man, in spite of being temporarily winded, came again to the attack.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading In the midst of the desperate struggle Tressidar was most agreeably surprised to hear a voice shouting, "Come on, men.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although his opponent was a heavy, muscular man the British officer, taken at a disadvantage, did not hesitate to attempt to equalise matters.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Agilely turning over, Tressidar sought to regain his feet, but as he did so the fellow he had previously felled leapt upon his back, striking him over and over again with his clenched fists; while the other man, in spite of being temporarily winded, came again to the attack.
windedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪndɪd/
breathing laboriously or convulsively
From this reading Agilely turning over, Tressidar sought to regain his feet, but as he did so the fellow he had previously felled leapt upon his back, striking him over and over again with his clenched fists; while the other man, in spite of being temporarily winded, came again to the attack.
windpipenoun
membranous tube with cartilaginous rings that conveys inhaled air from the larynx to the bronchi
From this reading In spite of the pressure of the Hun's fingers on his windpipe, he raised his knees and lashing out literally hurled the German from him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Agilely turning over, Tressidar sought to regain his feet, but as he did so the fellow he had previously felled leapt upon his back, striking him over and over again with his clenched fists; while the other man, in spite of being temporarily winded, came again to the attack.
