used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hugh probably outweighed his enemy, and in addition was a splendid wrestler, but he was young and his antagonist's strength was more developed.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading Hugh probably outweighed his enemy, and in addition was a splendid wrestler, but he was young and his antagonist's strength was more developed.
agileadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəl/
moving quickly and lightly
From this reading Hugh's assailant was not large, but he was extremely agile.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY Hugh had seized the man by his right wrist and as they went down the blackjack was sent spinning.
antagonist's
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From this reading Hugh probably outweighed his enemy, and in addition was a splendid wrestler, but he was young and his antagonist's strength was more developed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY Hugh had seized the man by his right wrist and as they went down the blackjack was sent spinning.
assailantnounUS /əˈseɪlənt/
someone who attacks
From this reading Hugh's assailant was not large, but he was extremely agile.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He squirmed and wriggled, kicked and butted, in fact he used every weapon at his command.
completely unclothed
From this reading It was man to man, bare hands for weapons.
blackjacknounUS /ˈblækdʒæk/
a common scrubby deciduous tree of central and southeastern United States having dark bark and broad three-lobed (club-shaped) leaves; tends to form dense thickets
From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY Hugh had seized the man by his right wrist and as they went down the blackjack was sent spinning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Hugh's assailant was not large, but he was extremely agile.
butted
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From this reading He squirmed and wriggled, kicked and butted, in fact he used every weapon at his command.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY Hugh had seized the man by his right wrist and as they went down the blackjack was sent spinning.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading He squirmed and wriggled, kicked and butted, in fact he used every weapon at his command.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Hugh probably outweighed his enemy, and in addition was a splendid wrestler, but he was young and his antagonist's strength was more developed.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY Hugh had seized the man by his right wrist and as they went down the blackjack was sent spinning.
an opposing military force
From this reading Hugh probably outweighed his enemy, and in addition was a splendid wrestler, but he was young and his antagonist's strength was more developed.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He squirmed and wriggled, kicked and butted, in fact he used every weapon at his command.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Hugh's assailant was not large, but he was extremely agile.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He squirmed and wriggled, kicked and butted, in fact he used every weapon at his command.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was man to man, bare hands for weapons.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY Hugh had seized the man by his right wrist and as they went down the blackjack was sent spinning.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading It was man to man, bare hands for weapons.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hugh's assailant was not large, but he was extremely agile.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY Hugh had seized the man by his right wrist and as they went down the blackjack was sent spinning.
Hugh
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From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY Hugh had seized the man by his right wrist and as they went down the blackjack was sent spinning.
Hugh's
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From this reading Hugh's assailant was not large, but he was extremely agile.
IDENTITYnounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY Hugh had seized the man by his right wrist and as they went down the blackjack was sent spinning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He squirmed and wriggled, kicked and butted, in fact he used every weapon at his command.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was man to man, bare hands for weapons.
kickedverbUS /kɪkt/
past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot
From this reading He squirmed and wriggled, kicked and butted, in fact he used every weapon at his command.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Hugh's assailant was not large, but he was extremely agile.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY Hugh had seized the man by his right wrist and as they went down the blackjack was sent spinning.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY Hugh had seized the man by his right wrist and as they went down the blackjack was sent spinning.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Hugh probably outweighed his enemy, and in addition was a splendid wrestler, but he was young and his antagonist's strength was more developed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hugh's assailant was not large, but he was extremely agile.
outweighedverbUS /aʊˈtweɪd/
past form of “outweigh” — be heavier than
From this reading Hugh probably outweighed his enemy, and in addition was a splendid wrestler, but he was young and his antagonist's strength was more developed.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Hugh probably outweighed his enemy, and in addition was a splendid wrestler, but he was young and his antagonist's strength was more developed.
precisely, exactly
From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY Hugh had seized the man by his right wrist and as they went down the blackjack was sent spinning.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY Hugh had seized the man by his right wrist and as they went down the blackjack was sent spinning.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY Hugh had seized the man by his right wrist and as they went down the blackjack was sent spinning.
spinningnounUS /ˈspɪnɪŋ/
creating thread
From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY Hugh had seized the man by his right wrist and as they went down the blackjack was sent spinning.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Hugh probably outweighed his enemy, and in addition was a splendid wrestler, but he was young and his antagonist's strength was more developed.
squirmed
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From this reading He squirmed and wriggled, kicked and butted, in fact he used every weapon at his command.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Hugh probably outweighed his enemy, and in addition was a splendid wrestler, but he was young and his antagonist's strength was more developed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY Hugh had seized the man by his right wrist and as they went down the blackjack was sent spinning.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY Hugh had seized the man by his right wrist and as they went down the blackjack was sent spinning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was man to man, bare hands for weapons.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He squirmed and wriggled, kicked and butted, in fact he used every weapon at his command.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY Hugh had seized the man by his right wrist and as they went down the blackjack was sent spinning.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading He squirmed and wriggled, kicked and butted, in fact he used every weapon at his command.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading It was man to man, bare hands for weapons.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY Hugh had seized the man by his right wrist and as they went down the blackjack was sent spinning.
wrestlernounUS /ˈresələr/
combatant who tries to throw opponent to the ground
From this reading Hugh probably outweighed his enemy, and in addition was a splendid wrestler, but he was young and his antagonist's strength was more developed.
wriggled
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From this reading He squirmed and wriggled, kicked and butted, in fact he used every weapon at his command.
wristnounUS /rɪst/
a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY Hugh had seized the man by his right wrist and as they went down the blackjack was sent spinning.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Hugh probably outweighed his enemy, and in addition was a splendid wrestler, but he was young and his antagonist's strength was more developed.
