used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Besides, his antagonists might avoid a conflict.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was tired, wet, and savage, and would have liked to confront Graham and settle their differences by force; but the matter could not be treated in this primitive way.
antagonistsnounUS /ænˈtæɡənəsts/
plural of “antagonist” — someone who offers opposition
From this reading Besides, his antagonists might avoid a conflict.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They would know where he was and would follow him as close as was safe, while he wanted to shake them off and make them uncertain whether they were on his track or not.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Besides, his antagonists might avoid a conflict.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was tired, wet, and savage, and would have liked to confront Graham and settle their differences by force; but the matter could not be treated in this primitive way.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, his antagonists might avoid a conflict.
(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 could not shoot the men, and would be no better off if he overpowered and threw them in the bog.
bogverbUS /bɑːɡ/
cause to slow down or get stuck
From this reading He could not shoot the men, and would be no better off if he overpowered and threw them in the bog.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was tired, wet, and savage, and would have liked to confront Graham and settle their differences by force; but the matter could not be treated in this primitive way.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was tired, wet, and savage, and would have liked to confront Graham and settle their differences by force; but the matter could not be treated in this primitive way.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading They would know where he was and would follow him as close as was safe, while he wanted to shake them off and make them uncertain whether they were on his track or not.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading Besides, his antagonists might avoid a conflict.
confrontverbUS /kənˈfrʌnt/
oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading He was tired, wet, and savage, and would have liked to confront Graham and settle their differences by force; but the matter could not be treated in this primitive way.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was tired, wet, and savage, and would have liked to confront Graham and settle their differences by force; but the matter could not be treated in this primitive way.
differencesnounUS /ˈdɪfərənsɪz/
plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading He was tired, wet, and savage, and would have liked to confront Graham and settle their differences by force; but the matter could not be treated in this primitive way.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading They would know where he was and would follow him as close as was safe, while he wanted to shake them off and make them uncertain whether they were on his track or not.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading He was tired, wet, and savage, and would have liked to confront Graham and settle their differences by force; but the matter could not be treated in this primitive way.
FosterverbUS /ˈfɑːstər/
promote the growth of
From this reading Foster smiled.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading He was tired, wet, and savage, and would have liked to confront Graham and settle their differences by force; but the matter could not be treated in this primitive way.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was tired, wet, and savage, and would have liked to confront Graham and settle their differences by force; but the matter could not be treated in this primitive way.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was tired, wet, and savage, and would have liked to confront Graham and settle their differences by force; but the matter could not be treated in this primitive way.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They would know where he was and would follow him as close as was safe, while he wanted to shake them off and make them uncertain whether they were on his track or not.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They would know where he was and would follow him as close as was safe, while he wanted to shake them off and make them uncertain whether they were on his track or not.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He could not shoot the men, and would be no better off if he overpowered and threw them in the bog.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was tired, wet, and savage, and would have liked to confront Graham and settle their differences by force; but the matter could not be treated in this primitive way.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They would know where he was and would follow him as close as was safe, while he wanted to shake them off and make them uncertain whether they were on his track or not.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading He was tired, wet, and savage, and would have liked to confront Graham and settle their differences by force; but the matter could not be treated in this primitive way.
engage in
From this reading They would know where he was and would follow him as close as was safe, while he wanted to shake them off and make them uncertain whether they were on his track or not.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He was tired, wet, and savage, and would have liked to confront Graham and settle their differences by force; but the matter could not be treated in this primitive way.
the force of workers available
From this reading He could not shoot the men, and would be no better off if he overpowered and threw them in the bog.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Besides, his antagonists might avoid a conflict.
not any; not one
From this reading He could not shoot the men, and would be no better off if he overpowered and threw them in the bog.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was tired, wet, and savage, and would have liked to confront Graham and settle their differences by force; but the matter could not be treated in this primitive way.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He could not shoot the men, and would be no better off if he overpowered and threw them in the bog.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They would know where he was and would follow him as close as was safe, while he wanted to shake them off and make them uncertain whether they were on his track or not.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They would know where he was and would follow him as close as was safe, while he wanted to shake them off and make them uncertain whether they were on his track or not.
overpoweredverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊərd/
past form of “overpower” — overcome by superior force
From this reading He could not shoot the men, and would be no better off if he overpowered and threw them in the bog.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading He was tired, wet, and savage, and would have liked to confront Graham and settle their differences by force; but the matter could not be treated in this primitive way.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading They would know where he was and would follow him as close as was safe, while he wanted to shake them off and make them uncertain whether they were on his track or not.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading He was tired, wet, and savage, and would have liked to confront Graham and settle their differences by force; but the matter could not be treated in this primitive way.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading He was tired, wet, and savage, and would have liked to confront Graham and settle their differences by force; but the matter could not be treated in this primitive way.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading They would know where he was and would follow him as close as was safe, while he wanted to shake them off and make them uncertain whether they were on his track or not.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading He could not shoot the men, and would be no better off if he overpowered and threw them in the bog.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Foster smiled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was tired, wet, and savage, and would have liked to confront Graham and settle their differences by force; but the matter could not be treated in this primitive way.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He was tired, wet, and savage, and would have liked to confront Graham and settle their differences by force; but the matter could not be treated in this primitive way.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He could not shoot the men, and would be no better off if he overpowered and threw them in the bog.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They would know where he was and would follow him as close as was safe, while he wanted to shake them off and make them uncertain whether they were on his track or not.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was tired, wet, and savage, and would have liked to confront Graham and settle their differences by force; but the matter could not be treated in this primitive way.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading He could not shoot the men, and would be no better off if he overpowered and threw them in the bog.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading He was tired, wet, and savage, and would have liked to confront Graham and settle their differences by force; but the matter could not be treated in this primitive way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was tired, wet, and savage, and would have liked to confront Graham and settle their differences by force; but the matter could not be treated in this primitive way.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading They would know where he was and would follow him as close as was safe, while he wanted to shake them off and make them uncertain whether they were on his track or not.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading He was tired, wet, and savage, and would have liked to confront Graham and settle their differences by force; but the matter could not be treated in this primitive way.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading They would know where he was and would follow him as close as was safe, while he wanted to shake them off and make them uncertain whether they were on his track or not.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading They would know where he was and would follow him as close as was safe, while he wanted to shake them off and make them uncertain whether they were on his track or not.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was tired, wet, and savage, and would have liked to confront Graham and settle their differences by force; but the matter could not be treated in this primitive way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was tired, wet, and savage, and would have liked to confront Graham and settle their differences by force; but the matter could not be treated in this primitive way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They would know where he was and would follow him as close as was safe, while he wanted to shake them off and make them uncertain whether they were on his track or not.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading He was tired, wet, and savage, and would have liked to confront Graham and settle their differences by force; but the matter could not be treated in this primitive way.
in or at the place that
From this reading They would know where he was and would follow him as close as was safe, while he wanted to shake them off and make them uncertain whether they were on his track or not.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading They would know where he was and would follow him as close as was safe, while he wanted to shake them off and make them uncertain whether they were on his track or not.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading They would know where he was and would follow him as close as was safe, while he wanted to shake them off and make them uncertain whether they were on his track or not.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was tired, wet, and savage, and would have liked to confront Graham and settle their differences by force; but the matter could not be treated in this primitive way.
