used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the leader—General, Prime Minister or Captain of Industry—is distinguished from the pig by a certain intellectual suppleness which makes his obstinacy a more effective though less showy thing.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The pig, being determined to go his own way, has no better idea than to tug desperately against the rope which is tied round his ankle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He tugs unwaveringly up to the very last moment, but in the end he is beaten because his master, having at command stout sticks and other instruments of torture, is stronger than he is.
anklenounUS /ˈæŋkəl/
a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading The pig, being determined to go his own way, has no better idea than to tug desperately against the rope which is tied round his ankle.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Inflexible determination is one of the qualities which the truly great leader of men shares with the domestic pig; though in the case of the pig it is generally spoken of as obstinacy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He tugs unwaveringly up to the very last moment, but in the end he is beaten because his master, having at command stout sticks and other instruments of torture, is stronger than he is.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading He tugs unwaveringly up to the very last moment, but in the end he is beaten because his master, having at command stout sticks and other instruments of torture, is stronger than he is.
for the reason that
From this reading He tugs unwaveringly up to the very last moment, but in the end he is beaten because his master, having at command stout sticks and other instruments of torture, is stronger than he is.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The pig, being determined to go his own way, has no better idea than to tug desperately against the rope which is tied round his ankle.
(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 The pig, being determined to go his own way, has no better idea than to tug desperately against the rope which is tied round his ankle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the leader—General, Prime Minister or Captain of Industry—is distinguished from the pig by a certain intellectual suppleness which makes his obstinacy a more effective though less showy thing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But the leader—General, Prime Minister or Captain of Industry—is distinguished from the pig by a certain intellectual suppleness which makes his obstinacy a more effective though less showy thing.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading But the leader—General, Prime Minister or Captain of Industry—is distinguished from the pig by a certain intellectual suppleness which makes his obstinacy a more effective though less showy thing.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Inflexible determination is one of the qualities which the truly great leader of men shares with the domestic pig; though in the case of the pig it is generally spoken of as obstinacy.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading But the leader—General, Prime Minister or Captain of Industry—is distinguished from the pig by a certain intellectual suppleness which makes his obstinacy a more effective though less showy thing.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading He tugs unwaveringly up to the very last moment, but in the end he is beaten because his master, having at command stout sticks and other instruments of torture, is stronger than he is.
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading The pig, being determined to go his own way, has no better idea than to tug desperately against the rope which is tied round his ankle.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Inflexible determination is one of the qualities which the truly great leader of men shares with the domestic pig; though in the case of the pig it is generally spoken of as obstinacy.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The pig, being determined to go his own way, has no better idea than to tug desperately against the rope which is tied round his ankle.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading But the leader—General, Prime Minister or Captain of Industry—is distinguished from the pig by a certain intellectual suppleness which makes his obstinacy a more effective though less showy thing.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Inflexible determination is one of the qualities which the truly great leader of men shares with the domestic pig; though in the case of the pig it is generally spoken of as obstinacy.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading But the leader—General, Prime Minister or Captain of Industry—is distinguished from the pig by a certain intellectual suppleness which makes his obstinacy a more effective though less showy thing.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He tugs unwaveringly up to the very last moment, but in the end he is beaten because his master, having at command stout sticks and other instruments of torture, is stronger than he is.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But the leader—General, Prime Minister or Captain of Industry—is distinguished from the pig by a certain intellectual suppleness which makes his obstinacy a more effective though less showy thing.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading But the leader—General, Prime Minister or Captain of Industry—is distinguished from the pig by a certain intellectual suppleness which makes his obstinacy a more effective though less showy thing.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Inflexible determination is one of the qualities which the truly great leader of men shares with the domestic pig; though in the case of the pig it is generally spoken of as obstinacy.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The pig, being determined to go his own way, has no better idea than to tug desperately against the rope which is tied round his ankle.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Inflexible determination is one of the qualities which the truly great leader of men shares with the domestic pig; though in the case of the pig it is generally spoken of as obstinacy.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The pig, being determined to go his own way, has no better idea than to tug desperately against the rope which is tied round his ankle.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He tugs unwaveringly up to the very last moment, but in the end he is beaten because his master, having at command stout sticks and other instruments of torture, is stronger than he is.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He tugs unwaveringly up to the very last moment, but in the end he is beaten because his master, having at command stout sticks and other instruments of torture, is stronger than he is.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading It is noble and heroic of the pig to persist in refusing to recognise that merely tugging the opposite way is no use to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is noble and heroic of the pig to persist in refusing to recognise that merely tugging the opposite way is no use to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But the leader—General, Prime Minister or Captain of Industry—is distinguished from the pig by a certain intellectual suppleness which makes his obstinacy a more effective though less showy thing.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The pig, being determined to go his own way, has no better idea than to tug desperately against the rope which is tied round his ankle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Inflexible determination is one of the qualities which the truly great leader of men shares with the domestic pig; though in the case of the pig it is generally spoken of as obstinacy.
IndustrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading But the leader—General, Prime Minister or Captain of Industry—is distinguished from the pig by a certain intellectual suppleness which makes his obstinacy a more effective though less showy thing.
InflexibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfleksəbəl/
incapable of change
From this reading Inflexible determination is one of the qualities which the truly great leader of men shares with the domestic pig; though in the case of the pig it is generally spoken of as obstinacy.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading He tugs unwaveringly up to the very last moment, but in the end he is beaten because his master, having at command stout sticks and other instruments of torture, is stronger than he is.
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading But the leader—General, Prime Minister or Captain of Industry—is distinguished from the pig by a certain intellectual suppleness which makes his obstinacy a more effective though less showy thing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Inflexible determination is one of the qualities which the truly great leader of men shares with the domestic pig; though in the case of the pig it is generally spoken of as obstinacy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Inflexible determination is one of the qualities which the truly great leader of men shares with the domestic pig; though in the case of the pig it is generally spoken of as obstinacy.
immediately past
From this reading He tugs unwaveringly up to the very last moment, but in the end he is beaten because his master, having at command stout sticks and other instruments of torture, is stronger than he is.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Inflexible determination is one of the qualities which the truly great leader of men shares with the domestic pig; though in the case of the pig it is generally spoken of as obstinacy.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But the leader—General, Prime Minister or Captain of Industry—is distinguished from the pig by a certain intellectual suppleness which makes his obstinacy a more effective though less showy thing.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading But the leader—General, Prime Minister or Captain of Industry—is distinguished from the pig by a certain intellectual suppleness which makes his obstinacy a more effective though less showy thing.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading He tugs unwaveringly up to the very last moment, but in the end he is beaten because his master, having at command stout sticks and other instruments of torture, is stronger than he is.
the force of workers available
From this reading Inflexible determination is one of the qualities which the truly great leader of men shares with the domestic pig; though in the case of the pig it is generally spoken of as obstinacy.
and nothing more
From this reading It is noble and heroic of the pig to persist in refusing to recognise that merely tugging the opposite way is no use to him.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading But the leader—General, Prime Minister or Captain of Industry—is distinguished from the pig by a certain intellectual suppleness which makes his obstinacy a more effective though less showy thing.
a particular point in time
From this reading He tugs unwaveringly up to the very last moment, but in the end he is beaten because his master, having at command stout sticks and other instruments of torture, is stronger than he is.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But the leader—General, Prime Minister or Captain of Industry—is distinguished from the pig by a certain intellectual suppleness which makes his obstinacy a more effective though less showy thing.
not any; not one
From this reading The pig, being determined to go his own way, has no better idea than to tug desperately against the rope which is tied round his ankle.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading It is noble and heroic of the pig to persist in refusing to recognise that merely tugging the opposite way is no use to him.
obstinacynounUS /ˈɑːbstənəsi/
the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome
From this reading Inflexible determination is one of the qualities which the truly great leader of men shares with the domestic pig; though in the case of the pig it is generally spoken of as obstinacy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Inflexible determination is one of the qualities which the truly great leader of men shares with the domestic pig; though in the case of the pig it is generally spoken of as obstinacy.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Inflexible determination is one of the qualities which the truly great leader of men shares with the domestic pig; though in the case of the pig it is generally spoken of as obstinacy.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading It is noble and heroic of the pig to persist in refusing to recognise that merely tugging the opposite way is no use to him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But the leader—General, Prime Minister or Captain of Industry—is distinguished from the pig by a certain intellectual suppleness which makes his obstinacy a more effective though less showy thing.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He tugs unwaveringly up to the very last moment, but in the end he is beaten because his master, having at command stout sticks and other instruments of torture, is stronger than he is.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The pig, being determined to go his own way, has no better idea than to tug desperately against the rope which is tied round his ankle.
persistverbUS /pərˈsɪst/
continue to exist
From this reading It is noble and heroic of the pig to persist in refusing to recognise that merely tugging the opposite way is no use to him.
pignounUS /pɪɡ/
domestic swine
From this reading Inflexible determination is one of the qualities which the truly great leader of men shares with the domestic pig; though in the case of the pig it is generally spoken of as obstinacy.
PrimeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading But the leader—General, Prime Minister or Captain of Industry—is distinguished from the pig by a certain intellectual suppleness which makes his obstinacy a more effective though less showy thing.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Inflexible determination is one of the qualities which the truly great leader of men shares with the domestic pig; though in the case of the pig it is generally spoken of as obstinacy.
recogniseverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
show approval or appreciation of
From this reading It is noble and heroic of the pig to persist in refusing to recognise that merely tugging the opposite way is no use to him.
refusingverbUS /rəˈfjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading It is noble and heroic of the pig to persist in refusing to recognise that merely tugging the opposite way is no use to him.
a strong line
From this reading The pig, being determined to go his own way, has no better idea than to tug desperately against the rope which is tied round his ankle.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The pig, being determined to go his own way, has no better idea than to tug desperately against the rope which is tied round his ankle.
sharesnounUS /ʃerz/
plural of “share” — assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
From this reading Inflexible determination is one of the qualities which the truly great leader of men shares with the domestic pig; though in the case of the pig it is generally spoken of as obstinacy.
showyadjectiveUS /ˈʃoʊi/
marked by ostentation but often tasteless
From this reading But the leader—General, Prime Minister or Captain of Industry—is distinguished from the pig by a certain intellectual suppleness which makes his obstinacy a more effective though less showy thing.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Inflexible determination is one of the qualities which the truly great leader of men shares with the domestic pig; though in the case of the pig it is generally spoken of as obstinacy.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading He tugs unwaveringly up to the very last moment, but in the end he is beaten because his master, having at command stout sticks and other instruments of torture, is stronger than he is.
dependable
From this reading He tugs unwaveringly up to the very last moment, but in the end he is beaten because his master, having at command stout sticks and other instruments of torture, is stronger than he is.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He tugs unwaveringly up to the very last moment, but in the end he is beaten because his master, having at command stout sticks and other instruments of torture, is stronger than he is.
supplenessnoun
the gracefulness of a person or animal that is flexible and supple
From this reading But the leader—General, Prime Minister or Captain of Industry—is distinguished from the pig by a certain intellectual suppleness which makes his obstinacy a more effective though less showy thing.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The pig, being determined to go his own way, has no better idea than to tug desperately against the rope which is tied round his ankle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is noble and heroic of the pig to persist in refusing to recognise that merely tugging the opposite way is no use to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Inflexible determination is one of the qualities which the truly great leader of men shares with the domestic pig; though in the case of the pig it is generally spoken of as obstinacy.
a special situation
From this reading But the leader—General, Prime Minister or Captain of Industry—is distinguished from the pig by a certain intellectual suppleness which makes his obstinacy a more effective though less showy thing.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Inflexible determination is one of the qualities which the truly great leader of men shares with the domestic pig; though in the case of the pig it is generally spoken of as obstinacy.
bound or secured closely
From this reading The pig, being determined to go his own way, has no better idea than to tug desperately against the rope which is tied round his ankle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The pig, being determined to go his own way, has no better idea than to tug desperately against the rope which is tied round his ankle.
tortureverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading He tugs unwaveringly up to the very last moment, but in the end he is beaten because his master, having at command stout sticks and other instruments of torture, is stronger than he is.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Inflexible determination is one of the qualities which the truly great leader of men shares with the domestic pig; though in the case of the pig it is generally spoken of as obstinacy.
tugverbUS /tʌɡ/
pull hard
From this reading The pig, being determined to go his own way, has no better idea than to tug desperately against the rope which is tied round his ankle.
tuggingverbUS /ˈtʌɡɪŋ/
inflected form of “tug” — pull hard
From this reading It is noble and heroic of the pig to persist in refusing to recognise that merely tugging the opposite way is no use to him.
tugsnounUS /tʌɡz/
plural of “tug” — a sudden abrupt pull
From this reading He tugs unwaveringly up to the very last moment, but in the end he is beaten because his master, having at command stout sticks and other instruments of torture, is stronger than he is.
unwaveringlyadverb
with resolute determination
From this reading He tugs unwaveringly up to the very last moment, but in the end he is beaten because his master, having at command stout sticks and other instruments of torture, is stronger than he is.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He tugs unwaveringly up to the very last moment, but in the end he is beaten because his master, having at command stout sticks and other instruments of torture, is stronger than he is.
the act of using
From this reading It is noble and heroic of the pig to persist in refusing to recognise that merely tugging the opposite way is no use to him.
precisely as stated
From this reading He tugs unwaveringly up to the very last moment, but in the end he is beaten because his master, having at command stout sticks and other instruments of torture, is stronger than he is.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The pig, being determined to go his own way, has no better idea than to tug desperately against the rope which is tied round his ankle.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Inflexible determination is one of the qualities which the truly great leader of men shares with the domestic pig; though in the case of the pig it is generally spoken of as obstinacy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Inflexible determination is one of the qualities which the truly great leader of men shares with the domestic pig; though in the case of the pig it is generally spoken of as obstinacy.
