used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He knew the difference between an isolated--or better, perhaps, an insulated--man and the same man in a crowd.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading There was something in the air he did not like.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Without knowing how he did it, he could, nevertheless, distinguish between the signs of temporary ill feeling among the men and the perhaps less apparent danger signal that meant serious mischief.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He knew the difference between an isolated--or better, perhaps, an insulated--man and the same man in a crowd.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He knew the difference between an isolated--or better, perhaps, an insulated--man and the same man in a crowd.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Without knowing how he did it, he could, nevertheless, distinguish between the signs of temporary ill feeling among the men and the perhaps less apparent danger signal that meant serious mischief.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Since his first day on the job the attitude of the men had worried him a little.
Bannon
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From this reading Bannon had the knack of commanding men.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He knew the difference between an isolated--or better, perhaps, an insulated--man and the same man in a crowd.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He knew the difference between an isolated--or better, perhaps, an insulated--man and the same man in a crowd.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading Bannon had the knack of commanding men.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Without knowing how he did it, he could, nevertheless, distinguish between the signs of temporary ill feeling among the men and the perhaps less apparent danger signal that meant serious mischief.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading He knew the difference between an isolated--or better, perhaps, an insulated--man and the same man in a crowd.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Without knowing how he did it, he could, nevertheless, distinguish between the signs of temporary ill feeling among the men and the perhaps less apparent danger signal that meant serious mischief.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Since his first day on the job the attitude of the men had worried him a little.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Without knowing how he did it, he could, nevertheless, distinguish between the signs of temporary ill feeling among the men and the perhaps less apparent danger signal that meant serious mischief.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading He knew the difference between an isolated--or better, perhaps, an insulated--man and the same man in a crowd.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading Without knowing how he did it, he could, nevertheless, distinguish between the signs of temporary ill feeling among the men and the perhaps less apparent danger signal that meant serious mischief.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Without knowing how he did it, he could, nevertheless, distinguish between the signs of temporary ill feeling among the men and the perhaps less apparent danger signal that meant serious mischief.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Since his first day on the job the attitude of the men had worried him a little.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bannon had the knack of commanding men.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew the difference between an isolated--or better, perhaps, an insulated--man and the same man in a crowd.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Since his first day on the job the attitude of the men had worried him a little.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Since his first day on the job the attitude of the men had worried him a little.
how
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From this reading Without knowing how he did it, he could, nevertheless, distinguish between the signs of temporary ill feeling among the men and the perhaps less apparent danger signal that meant serious mischief.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Without knowing how he did it, he could, nevertheless, distinguish between the signs of temporary ill feeling among the men and the perhaps less apparent danger signal that meant serious mischief.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He knew the difference between an isolated--or better, perhaps, an insulated--man and the same man in a crowd.
insulatedverbUS /ˈɪnsəleɪtəd/
past form of “insulate” — protect from heat, cold, or noise by surrounding with insulating material
From this reading He knew the difference between an isolated--or better, perhaps, an insulated--man and the same man in a crowd.
isolatedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsəleɪtəd/
not close together in time
From this reading He knew the difference between an isolated--or better, perhaps, an insulated--man and the same man in a crowd.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Without knowing how he did it, he could, nevertheless, distinguish between the signs of temporary ill feeling among the men and the perhaps less apparent danger signal that meant serious mischief.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Since his first day on the job the attitude of the men had worried him a little.
knacknounUS /næk/
a special way of doing something
From this reading Bannon had the knack of commanding men.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew the difference between an isolated--or better, perhaps, an insulated--man and the same man in a crowd.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Without knowing how he did it, he could, nevertheless, distinguish between the signs of temporary ill feeling among the men and the perhaps less apparent danger signal that meant serious mischief.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Without knowing how he did it, he could, nevertheless, distinguish between the signs of temporary ill feeling among the men and the perhaps less apparent danger signal that meant serious mischief.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading There was something in the air he did not like.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Since his first day on the job the attitude of the men had worried him a little.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He knew the difference between an isolated--or better, perhaps, an insulated--man and the same man in a crowd.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Without knowing how he did it, he could, nevertheless, distinguish between the signs of temporary ill feeling among the men and the perhaps less apparent danger signal that meant serious mischief.
the force of workers available
From this reading Bannon had the knack of commanding men.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading Without knowing how he did it, he could, nevertheless, distinguish between the signs of temporary ill feeling among the men and the perhaps less apparent danger signal that meant serious mischief.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Without knowing how he did it, he could, nevertheless, distinguish between the signs of temporary ill feeling among the men and the perhaps less apparent danger signal that meant serious mischief.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was something in the air he did not like.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bannon had the knack of commanding men.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Since his first day on the job the attitude of the men had worried him a little.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He knew the difference between an isolated--or better, perhaps, an insulated--man and the same man in a crowd.
by chance
From this reading He knew the difference between an isolated--or better, perhaps, an insulated--man and the same man in a crowd.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He knew the difference between an isolated--or better, perhaps, an insulated--man and the same man in a crowd.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Without knowing how he did it, he could, nevertheless, distinguish between the signs of temporary ill feeling among the men and the perhaps less apparent danger signal that meant serious mischief.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Without knowing how he did it, he could, nevertheless, distinguish between the signs of temporary ill feeling among the men and the perhaps less apparent danger signal that meant serious mischief.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Without knowing how he did it, he could, nevertheless, distinguish between the signs of temporary ill feeling among the men and the perhaps less apparent danger signal that meant serious mischief.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since his first day on the job the attitude of the men had worried him a little.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There was something in the air he did not like.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading Without knowing how he did it, he could, nevertheless, distinguish between the signs of temporary ill feeling among the men and the perhaps less apparent danger signal that meant serious mischief.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Without knowing how he did it, he could, nevertheless, distinguish between the signs of temporary ill feeling among the men and the perhaps less apparent danger signal that meant serious mischief.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bannon had the knack of commanding men.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was something in the air he did not like.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was something in the air he did not like.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without knowing how he did it, he could, nevertheless, distinguish between the signs of temporary ill feeling among the men and the perhaps less apparent danger signal that meant serious mischief.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading Since his first day on the job the attitude of the men had worried him a little.
