used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Though he had a weapon in his hand, many boys in Robert's situation would have been unnerved.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Opposed to him was a tall, strong man, of desperate character, fully resolved to carry out his dishonest purpose, and not likely to shrink from violence, to which he was probably only too well accustomed.
how long something has existed
From this reading He was a mere boy, though strong of his age.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading From the old man he was not likely to obtain assistance, for already Paul's courage had begun to dwindle, and he regarded his nephew with a scared look.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Opposed to him was a tall, strong man, of desperate character, fully resolved to carry out his dishonest purpose, and not likely to shrink from violence, to which he was probably only too well accustomed.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading From the old man he was not likely to obtain assistance, for already Paul's courage had begun to dwindle, and he regarded his nephew with a scared look.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Though he had a weapon in his hand, many boys in Robert's situation would have been unnerved.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading From the old man he was not likely to obtain assistance, for already Paul's courage had begun to dwindle, and he regarded his nephew with a scared look.
a youthful male person
From this reading He was a mere boy, though strong of his age.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Though he had a weapon in his hand, many boys in Robert's situation would have been unnerved.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Opposed to him was a tall, strong man, of desperate character, fully resolved to carry out his dishonest purpose, and not likely to shrink from violence, to which he was probably only too well accustomed.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Opposed to him was a tall, strong man, of desperate character, fully resolved to carry out his dishonest purpose, and not likely to shrink from violence, to which he was probably only too well accustomed.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading From the old man he was not likely to obtain assistance, for already Paul's courage had begun to dwindle, and he regarded his nephew with a scared look.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading Opposed to him was a tall, strong man, of desperate character, fully resolved to carry out his dishonest purpose, and not likely to shrink from violence, to which he was probably only too well accustomed.
dishonestadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɑːnəst/
deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive
From this reading Opposed to him was a tall, strong man, of desperate character, fully resolved to carry out his dishonest purpose, and not likely to shrink from violence, to which he was probably only too well accustomed.
dwindleverbUS /ˈdwɪndəl/
become smaller or lose substance
From this reading From the old man he was not likely to obtain assistance, for already Paul's courage had begun to dwindle, and he regarded his nephew with a scared look.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading ESCAPE.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading From the old man he was not likely to obtain assistance, for already Paul's courage had begun to dwindle, and he regarded his nephew with a scared look.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Opposed to him was a tall, strong man, of desperate character, fully resolved to carry out his dishonest purpose, and not likely to shrink from violence, to which he was probably only too well accustomed.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Opposed to him was a tall, strong man, of desperate character, fully resolved to carry out his dishonest purpose, and not likely to shrink from violence, to which he was probably only too well accustomed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though he had a weapon in his hand, many boys in Robert's situation would have been unnerved.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Though he had a weapon in his hand, many boys in Robert's situation would have been unnerved.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Though he had a weapon in his hand, many boys in Robert's situation would have been unnerved.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though he had a weapon in his hand, many boys in Robert's situation would have been unnerved.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Opposed to him was a tall, strong man, of desperate character, fully resolved to carry out his dishonest purpose, and not likely to shrink from violence, to which he was probably only too well accustomed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Though he had a weapon in his hand, many boys in Robert's situation would have been unnerved.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Though he had a weapon in his hand, many boys in Robert's situation would have been unnerved.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Opposed to him was a tall, strong man, of desperate character, fully resolved to carry out his dishonest purpose, and not likely to shrink from violence, to which he was probably only too well accustomed.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading From the old man he was not likely to obtain assistance, for already Paul's courage had begun to dwindle, and he regarded his nephew with a scared look.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Opposed to him was a tall, strong man, of desperate character, fully resolved to carry out his dishonest purpose, and not likely to shrink from violence, to which he was probably only too well accustomed.
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 Though he had a weapon in his hand, many boys in Robert's situation would have been unnerved.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading He was a mere boy, though strong of his age.
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading From the old man he was not likely to obtain assistance, for already Paul's courage had begun to dwindle, and he regarded his nephew with a scared look.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Opposed to him was a tall, strong man, of desperate character, fully resolved to carry out his dishonest purpose, and not likely to shrink from violence, to which he was probably only too well accustomed.
come into possession of
From this reading From the old man he was not likely to obtain assistance, for already Paul's courage had begun to dwindle, and he regarded his nephew with a scared look.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was a mere boy, though strong of his age.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading From the old man he was not likely to obtain assistance, for already Paul's courage had begun to dwindle, and he regarded his nephew with a scared look.
and nothing more
From this reading Opposed to him was a tall, strong man, of desperate character, fully resolved to carry out his dishonest purpose, and not likely to shrink from violence, to which he was probably only too well accustomed.
OpposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading Opposed to him was a tall, strong man, of desperate character, fully resolved to carry out his dishonest purpose, and not likely to shrink from violence, to which he was probably only too well accustomed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Opposed to him was a tall, strong man, of desperate character, fully resolved to carry out his dishonest purpose, and not likely to shrink from violence, to which he was probably only too well accustomed.
Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading From the old man he was not likely to obtain assistance, for already Paul's courage had begun to dwindle, and he regarded his nephew with a scared look.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Opposed to him was a tall, strong man, of desperate character, fully resolved to carry out his dishonest purpose, and not likely to shrink from violence, to which he was probably only too well accustomed.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Opposed to him was a tall, strong man, of desperate character, fully resolved to carry out his dishonest purpose, and not likely to shrink from violence, to which he was probably only too well accustomed.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading From the old man he was not likely to obtain assistance, for already Paul's courage had begun to dwindle, and he regarded his nephew with a scared look.
determined
From this reading Opposed to him was a tall, strong man, of desperate character, fully resolved to carry out his dishonest purpose, and not likely to shrink from violence, to which he was probably only too well accustomed.
Robert'snounUS /ˈrɑːbərts/
possessive form of “robert” — United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Though he had a weapon in his hand, many boys in Robert's situation would have been unnerved.
scaredadjectiveUS /skerd/
made afraid
From this reading From the old man he was not likely to obtain assistance, for already Paul's courage had begun to dwindle, and he regarded his nephew with a scared look.
shrinkverbUS /ʃrɪŋk/
wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading Opposed to him was a tall, strong man, of desperate character, fully resolved to carry out his dishonest purpose, and not likely to shrink from violence, to which he was probably only too well accustomed.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Though he had a weapon in his hand, many boys in Robert's situation would have been unnerved.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He was a mere boy, though strong of his age.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Opposed to him was a tall, strong man, of desperate character, fully resolved to carry out his dishonest purpose, and not likely to shrink from violence, to which he was probably only too well accustomed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From the old man he was not likely to obtain assistance, for already Paul's courage had begun to dwindle, and he regarded his nephew with a scared look.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though he had a weapon in his hand, many boys in Robert's situation would have been unnerved.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Opposed to him was a tall, strong man, of desperate character, fully resolved to carry out his dishonest purpose, and not likely to shrink from violence, to which he was probably only too well accustomed.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Opposed to him was a tall, strong man, of desperate character, fully resolved to carry out his dishonest purpose, and not likely to shrink from violence, to which he was probably only too well accustomed.
unnervedadjectiveUS /ənˈnɜːrvd/
deprived of courage and strength
From this reading Though he had a weapon in his hand, many boys in Robert's situation would have been unnerved.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading Opposed to him was a tall, strong man, of desperate character, fully resolved to carry out his dishonest purpose, and not likely to shrink from violence, to which he was probably only too well accustomed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a mere boy, though strong of his age.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Though he had a weapon in his hand, many boys in Robert's situation would have been unnerved.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Opposed to him was a tall, strong man, of desperate character, fully resolved to carry out his dishonest purpose, and not likely to shrink from violence, to which he was probably only too well accustomed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Opposed to him was a tall, strong man, of desperate character, fully resolved to carry out his dishonest purpose, and not likely to shrink from violence, to which he was probably only too well accustomed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading From the old man he was not likely to obtain assistance, for already Paul's courage had begun to dwindle, and he regarded his nephew with a scared look.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Though he had a weapon in his hand, many boys in Robert's situation would have been unnerved.
