used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was as bold as his father was timid, and did not mean to be frightened away by a woman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Mind your business, woman, and leave the room, if you don’t want to get hurt!”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “What are you doin’ to old Jerry?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Get out yourself!” retorted Mrs. Hogan, as with undaunted mien she faced the ruffian.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He was as bold as his father was timid, and did not mean to be frightened away by a woman.
Barclay
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From this reading James Barclay still retained his grip upon the old man as he spoke.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was as bold as his father was timid, and did not mean to be frightened away by a woman.
fearless and daring
From this reading He was as bold as his father was timid, and did not mean to be frightened away by a woman.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading “Mind your business, woman, and leave the room, if you don’t want to get hurt!”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was as bold as his father was timid, and did not mean to be frightened away by a woman.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was as bold as his father was timid, and did not mean to be frightened away by a woman.
doin
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From this reading “What are you doin’ to old Jerry?”
don't
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From this reading “Mind your business, woman, and leave the room, if you don’t want to get hurt!”
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading “Get out yourself!” retorted Mrs. Hogan, as with undaunted mien she faced the ruffian.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He was as bold as his father was timid, and did not mean to be frightened away by a woman.
made afraid
From this reading He was as bold as his father was timid, and did not mean to be frightened away by a woman.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Get out yourself!” retorted Mrs. Hogan, as with undaunted mien she faced the ruffian.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading James Barclay still retained his grip upon the old man as he spoke.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading James Barclay still retained his grip upon the old man as he spoke.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading James Barclay still retained his grip upon the old man as he spoke.
HogannounUS /ˈhoʊɡɑːn/
United States golfer who won many major golf tournaments (1912-1997)
From this reading “Get out yourself!” retorted Mrs. Hogan, as with undaunted mien she faced the ruffian.
be the source of pain
From this reading “Mind your business, woman, and leave the room, if you don’t want to get hurt!”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Mind your business, woman, and leave the room, if you don’t want to get hurt!”
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading James Barclay still retained his grip upon the old man as he spoke.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading “What are you doin’ to old Jerry?”
go away from a place
From this reading “Mind your business, woman, and leave the room, if you don’t want to get hurt!”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading James Barclay still retained his grip upon the old man as he spoke.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He was as bold as his father was timid, and did not mean to be frightened away by a woman.
miennounUS /miːn/
dignified manner or conduct
From this reading “Get out yourself!” retorted Mrs. Hogan, as with undaunted mien she faced the ruffian.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “Mind your business, woman, and leave the room, if you don’t want to get hurt!”
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “Get out yourself!” retorted Mrs. Hogan, as with undaunted mien she faced the ruffian.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was as bold as his father was timid, and did not mean to be frightened away by a woman.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “What are you doin’ to old Jerry?”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Get out yourself!” retorted Mrs. Hogan, as with undaunted mien she faced the ruffian.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading James Barclay still retained his grip upon the old man as he spoke.
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading “Get out yourself!” retorted Mrs. Hogan, as with undaunted mien she faced the ruffian.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “Mind your business, woman, and leave the room, if you don’t want to get hurt!”
ruffiannoun
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading “Get out yourself!” retorted Mrs. Hogan, as with undaunted mien she faced the ruffian.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Get out yourself!” retorted Mrs. Hogan, as with undaunted mien she faced the ruffian.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading James Barclay still retained his grip upon the old man as he spoke.
not in physical motion
From this reading James Barclay still retained his grip upon the old man as he spoke.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Get out yourself!” retorted Mrs. Hogan, as with undaunted mien she faced the ruffian.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading He was as bold as his father was timid, and did not mean to be frightened away by a woman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “What are you doin’ to old Jerry?”
undauntedadjectiveUS /ənˈdɔːntɪd/
unshaken in purpose
From this reading “Get out yourself!” retorted Mrs. Hogan, as with undaunted mien she faced the ruffian.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading James Barclay still retained his grip upon the old man as he spoke.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “Mind your business, woman, and leave the room, if you don’t want to get hurt!”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was as bold as his father was timid, and did not mean to be frightened away by a woman.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What are you doin’ to old Jerry?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Get out yourself!” retorted Mrs. Hogan, as with undaunted mien she faced the ruffian.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “Mind your business, woman, and leave the room, if you don’t want to get hurt!”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What are you doin’ to old Jerry?”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Mind your business, woman, and leave the room, if you don’t want to get hurt!”
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading “Get out yourself!” retorted Mrs. Hogan, as with undaunted mien she faced the ruffian.
