used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OF A PRIVATE BRAWL.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading I was so overcome with fury that I could not stay to mark his enormous stature, yet his head seemed to live among the hams in the roof.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I TAKE PROFIT AT THE COST OF REPUTATION BEFORE I could draw my sword my challenger was on his feet, had kicked away the stool on which he had sat, and had bared his own weapon.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading The pure reputation of this noble heart I was defending nerved my right arm with unimaginable strength.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading This was the first occasion I had drawn my sword in a quarrel, but I needed to ask no better.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I TAKE PROFIT AT THE COST OF REPUTATION BEFORE I could draw my sword my challenger was on his feet, had kicked away the stool on which he had sat, and had bared his own weapon.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I TAKE PROFIT AT THE COST OF REPUTATION BEFORE I could draw my sword my challenger was on his feet, had kicked away the stool on which he had sat, and had bared his own weapon.
baredadjectiveUS /berd/
having the head uncovered
From this reading I TAKE PROFIT AT THE COST OF REPUTATION BEFORE I could draw my sword my challenger was on his feet, had kicked away the stool on which he had sat, and had bared his own weapon.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I TAKE PROFIT AT THE COST OF REPUTATION BEFORE I could draw my sword my challenger was on his feet, had kicked away the stool on which he had sat, and had bared his own weapon.
(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 This was the first occasion I had drawn my sword in a quarrel, but I needed to ask no better.
BRAWLnounUS /brɔːl/
an uproarious party
From this reading OF A PRIVATE BRAWL.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This was the first occasion I had drawn my sword in a quarrel, but I needed to ask no better.
challengernounUS /ˈtʃæləndʒər/
the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading I TAKE PROFIT AT THE COST OF REPUTATION BEFORE I could draw my sword my challenger was on his feet, had kicked away the stool on which he had sat, and had bared his own weapon.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading I TAKE PROFIT AT THE COST OF REPUTATION BEFORE I could draw my sword my challenger was on his feet, had kicked away the stool on which he had sat, and had bared his own weapon.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I TAKE PROFIT AT THE COST OF REPUTATION BEFORE I could draw my sword my challenger was on his feet, had kicked away the stool on which he had sat, and had bared his own weapon.
defendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈfendɪŋ/
attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring
From this reading The pure reputation of this noble heart I was defending nerved my right arm with unimaginable strength.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading I TAKE PROFIT AT THE COST OF REPUTATION BEFORE I could draw my sword my challenger was on his feet, had kicked away the stool on which he had sat, and had bared his own weapon.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading This was the first occasion I had drawn my sword in a quarrel, but I needed to ask no better.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading I was so overcome with fury that I could not stay to mark his enormous stature, yet his head seemed to live among the hams in the roof.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading I TAKE PROFIT AT THE COST OF REPUTATION BEFORE I could draw my sword my challenger was on his feet, had kicked away the stool on which he had sat, and had bared his own weapon.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This was the first occasion I had drawn my sword in a quarrel, but I needed to ask no better.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading I was so overcome with fury that I could not stay to mark his enormous stature, yet his head seemed to live among the hams in the roof.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I TAKE PROFIT AT THE COST OF REPUTATION BEFORE I could draw my sword my challenger was on his feet, had kicked away the stool on which he had sat, and had bared his own weapon.
hamsnounUS /hæmz/
plural of “ham” — meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)
From this reading I was so overcome with fury that I could not stay to mark his enormous stature, yet his head seemed to live among the hams in the roof.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I TAKE PROFIT AT THE COST OF REPUTATION BEFORE I could draw my sword my challenger was on his feet, had kicked away the stool on which he had sat, and had bared his own weapon.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading I was so overcome with fury that I could not stay to mark his enormous stature, yet his head seemed to live among the hams in the roof.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The pure reputation of this noble heart I was defending nerved my right arm with unimaginable strength.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I TAKE PROFIT AT THE COST OF REPUTATION BEFORE I could draw my sword my challenger was on his feet, had kicked away the stool on which he had sat, and had bared his own weapon.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I TAKE PROFIT AT THE COST OF REPUTATION BEFORE I could draw my sword my challenger was on his feet, had kicked away the stool on which he had sat, and had bared his own weapon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was so overcome with fury that I could not stay to mark his enormous stature, yet his head seemed to live among the hams in the roof.
kickedverbUS /kɪkt/
past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot
From this reading I TAKE PROFIT AT THE COST OF REPUTATION BEFORE I could draw my sword my challenger was on his feet, had kicked away the stool on which he had sat, and had bared his own weapon.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I was so overcome with fury that I could not stay to mark his enormous stature, yet his head seemed to live among the hams in the roof.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading I was so overcome with fury that I could not stay to mark his enormous stature, yet his head seemed to live among the hams in the roof.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I TAKE PROFIT AT THE COST OF REPUTATION BEFORE I could draw my sword my challenger was on his feet, had kicked away the stool on which he had sat, and had bared his own weapon.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading This was the first occasion I had drawn my sword in a quarrel, but I needed to ask no better.
nerved
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From this reading The pure reputation of this noble heart I was defending nerved my right arm with unimaginable strength.
not any; not one
From this reading This was the first occasion I had drawn my sword in a quarrel, but I needed to ask no better.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The pure reputation of this noble heart I was defending nerved my right arm with unimaginable strength.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I was so overcome with fury that I could not stay to mark his enormous stature, yet his head seemed to live among the hams in the roof.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading This was the first occasion I had drawn my sword in a quarrel, but I needed to ask no better.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF A PRIVATE BRAWL.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I TAKE PROFIT AT THE COST OF REPUTATION BEFORE I could draw my sword my challenger was on his feet, had kicked away the stool on which he had sat, and had bared his own weapon.
win a victory over
From this reading I was so overcome with fury that I could not stay to mark his enormous stature, yet his head seemed to live among the hams in the roof.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I TAKE PROFIT AT THE COST OF REPUTATION BEFORE I could draw my sword my challenger was on his feet, had kicked away the stool on which he had sat, and had bared his own weapon.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading OF A PRIVATE BRAWL.
PROFITnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading I TAKE PROFIT AT THE COST OF REPUTATION BEFORE I could draw my sword my challenger was on his feet, had kicked away the stool on which he had sat, and had bared his own weapon.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading The pure reputation of this noble heart I was defending nerved my right arm with unimaginable strength.
an angry dispute
From this reading This was the first occasion I had drawn my sword in a quarrel, but I needed to ask no better.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading I TAKE PROFIT AT THE COST OF REPUTATION BEFORE I could draw my sword my challenger was on his feet, had kicked away the stool on which he had sat, and had bared his own weapon.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The pure reputation of this noble heart I was defending nerved my right arm with unimaginable strength.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading I was so overcome with fury that I could not stay to mark his enormous stature, yet his head seemed to live among the hams in the roof.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading I TAKE PROFIT AT THE COST OF REPUTATION BEFORE I could draw my sword my challenger was on his feet, had kicked away the stool on which he had sat, and had bared his own weapon.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I was so overcome with fury that I could not stay to mark his enormous stature, yet his head seemed to live among the hams in the roof.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I was so overcome with fury that I could not stay to mark his enormous stature, yet his head seemed to live among the hams in the roof.
staturenounUS /ˈstætʃər/
high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement
From this reading I was so overcome with fury that I could not stay to mark his enormous stature, yet his head seemed to live among the hams in the roof.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I was so overcome with fury that I could not stay to mark his enormous stature, yet his head seemed to live among the hams in the roof.
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading I TAKE PROFIT AT THE COST OF REPUTATION BEFORE I could draw my sword my challenger was on his feet, had kicked away the stool on which he had sat, and had bared his own weapon.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The pure reputation of this noble heart I was defending nerved my right arm with unimaginable strength.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading I TAKE PROFIT AT THE COST OF REPUTATION BEFORE I could draw my sword my challenger was on his feet, had kicked away the stool on which he had sat, and had bared his own weapon.
carry out
From this reading I TAKE PROFIT AT THE COST OF REPUTATION BEFORE I could draw my sword my challenger was on his feet, had kicked away the stool on which he had sat, and had bared his own weapon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was so overcome with fury that I could not stay to mark his enormous stature, yet his head seemed to live among the hams in the roof.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I TAKE PROFIT AT THE COST OF REPUTATION BEFORE I could draw my sword my challenger was on his feet, had kicked away the stool on which he had sat, and had bared his own weapon.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the first occasion I had drawn my sword in a quarrel, but I needed to ask no better.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was so overcome with fury that I could not stay to mark his enormous stature, yet his head seemed to live among the hams in the roof.
unimaginableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪˈmædʒɪnəbəl/
totally unlikely
From this reading The pure reputation of this noble heart I was defending nerved my right arm with unimaginable strength.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I TAKE PROFIT AT THE COST OF REPUTATION BEFORE I could draw my sword my challenger was on his feet, had kicked away the stool on which he had sat, and had bared his own weapon.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading I TAKE PROFIT AT THE COST OF REPUTATION BEFORE I could draw my sword my challenger was on his feet, had kicked away the stool on which he had sat, and had bared his own weapon.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I TAKE PROFIT AT THE COST OF REPUTATION BEFORE I could draw my sword my challenger was on his feet, had kicked away the stool on which he had sat, and had bared his own weapon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was so overcome with fury that I could not stay to mark his enormous stature, yet his head seemed to live among the hams in the roof.
but in spite of that
From this reading I was so overcome with fury that I could not stay to mark his enormous stature, yet his head seemed to live among the hams in the roof.
