used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Johann Wilfer glared vengefully at the smooth face of his assailant, and, struggling still, breathed out, with a choice assortment of oaths, the question:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Johann Wilfer glared vengefully at the smooth face of his assailant, and, struggling still, breathed out, with a choice assortment of oaths, the question:
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Who are you?
assailantnounUS /əˈseɪlənt/
someone who attacks
From this reading Mr. Johann Wilfer glared vengefully at the smooth face of his assailant, and, struggling still, breathed out, with a choice assortment of oaths, the question:
assortmentnounUS /əˈsɔːrtmənt/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading Mr. Johann Wilfer glared vengefully at the smooth face of his assailant, and, struggling still, breathed out, with a choice assortment of oaths, the question:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Johann Wilfer glared vengefully at the smooth face of his assailant, and, struggling still, breathed out, with a choice assortment of oaths, the question:
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Are you going to struggle much longer? because if so, I shall be under the painful necessity of using still greater force."
for the reason that
From this reading "Are you going to struggle much longer? because if so, I shall be under the painful necessity of using still greater force."
uttered without voice
From this reading Mr. Johann Wilfer glared vengefully at the smooth face of his assailant, and, struggling still, breathed out, with a choice assortment of oaths, the question:
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Mr. Johann Wilfer glared vengefully at the smooth face of his assailant, and, struggling still, breathed out, with a choice assortment of oaths, the question:
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What do you want?"
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Mr. Johann Wilfer glared vengefully at the smooth face of his assailant, and, struggling still, breathed out, with a choice assortment of oaths, the question:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Questions we will leave for the present, my friend," was the reply.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading "Are you going to struggle much longer? because if so, I shall be under the painful necessity of using still greater force."
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Questions we will leave for the present, my friend," was the reply.
glaredverbUS /ɡlerd/
past form of “glare” — look at with a fixed gaze
From this reading Mr. Johann Wilfer glared vengefully at the smooth face of his assailant, and, struggling still, breathed out, with a choice assortment of oaths, the question:
the act of departing
From this reading "Are you going to struggle much longer? because if so, I shall be under the painful necessity of using still greater force."
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading "Are you going to struggle much longer? because if so, I shall be under the painful necessity of using still greater force."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Johann Wilfer glared vengefully at the smooth face of his assailant, and, struggling still, breathed out, with a choice assortment of oaths, the question:
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Are you going to struggle much longer? because if so, I shall be under the painful necessity of using still greater force."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Are you going to struggle much longer? because if so, I shall be under the painful necessity of using still greater force."
Johann
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From this reading Mr. Johann Wilfer glared vengefully at the smooth face of his assailant, and, struggling still, breathed out, with a choice assortment of oaths, the question:
go away from a place
From this reading "Questions we will leave for the present, my friend," was the reply.
for more time
From this reading "Are you going to struggle much longer? because if so, I shall be under the painful necessity of using still greater force."
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Johann Wilfer glared vengefully at the smooth face of his assailant, and, struggling still, breathed out, with a choice assortment of oaths, the question:
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Are you going to struggle much longer? because if so, I shall be under the painful necessity of using still greater force."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Questions we will leave for the present, my friend," was the reply.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading "Are you going to struggle much longer? because if so, I shall be under the painful necessity of using still greater force."
oathsnounUS /oʊðz/
plural of “oath” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Mr. Johann Wilfer glared vengefully at the smooth face of his assailant, and, struggling still, breathed out, with a choice assortment of oaths, the question:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Johann Wilfer glared vengefully at the smooth face of his assailant, and, struggling still, breathed out, with a choice assortment of oaths, the question:
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mr. Johann Wilfer glared vengefully at the smooth face of his assailant, and, struggling still, breathed out, with a choice assortment of oaths, the question:
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading "Are you going to struggle much longer? because if so, I shall be under the painful necessity of using still greater force."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Questions we will leave for the present, my friend," was the reply.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Mr. Johann Wilfer glared vengefully at the smooth face of his assailant, and, struggling still, breathed out, with a choice assortment of oaths, the question:
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading "Questions we will leave for the present, my friend," was the reply.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "Questions we will leave for the present, my friend," was the reply.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Are you going to struggle much longer? because if so, I shall be under the painful necessity of using still greater force."
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading Mr. Johann Wilfer glared vengefully at the smooth face of his assailant, and, struggling still, breathed out, with a choice assortment of oaths, the question:
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Are you going to struggle much longer? because if so, I shall be under the painful necessity of using still greater force."
not in physical motion
From this reading Mr. Johann Wilfer glared vengefully at the smooth face of his assailant, and, struggling still, breathed out, with a choice assortment of oaths, the question:
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading "Are you going to struggle much longer? because if so, I shall be under the painful necessity of using still greater force."
strugglingadjectiveUS /ˈstrʌɡəlɪŋ/
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading Mr. Johann Wilfer glared vengefully at the smooth face of his assailant, and, struggling still, breathed out, with a choice assortment of oaths, the question:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Johann Wilfer glared vengefully at the smooth face of his assailant, and, struggling still, breathed out, with a choice assortment of oaths, the question:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Are you going to struggle much longer? because if so, I shall be under the painful necessity of using still greater force."
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Are you going to struggle much longer? because if so, I shall be under the painful necessity of using still greater force."
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading "Are you going to struggle much longer? because if so, I shall be under the painful necessity of using still greater force."
vengefullyadverb
in a vindictive, revengeful manner
From this reading Mr. Johann Wilfer glared vengefully at the smooth face of his assailant, and, struggling still, breathed out, with a choice assortment of oaths, the question:
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading What do you want?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Questions we will leave for the present, my friend," was the reply.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Questions we will leave for the present, my friend," was the reply.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What do you want?"
which person or people
From this reading "Who are you?
Wilfer
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From this reading Mr. Johann Wilfer glared vengefully at the smooth face of his assailant, and, struggling still, breathed out, with a choice assortment of oaths, the question:
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Questions we will leave for the present, my friend," was the reply.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Johann Wilfer glared vengefully at the smooth face of his assailant, and, struggling still, breathed out, with a choice assortment of oaths, the question:
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Who are you?
