used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BUYING A CLAIM.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The captain of the police was a brave and determined man, and though his little force was outnumbered five to one he showed no signs of yielding.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading The face of the prisoner, as he met the angry glances of the miners, betrayed extreme fear.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The face of the prisoner, as he met the angry glances of the miners, betrayed extreme fear.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading The face of the prisoner, as he met the angry glances of the miners, betrayed extreme fear.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading The captain of the police was a brave and determined man, and though his little force was outnumbered five to one he showed no signs of yielding.
BUYINGnounUS /ˈbaɪɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading BUYING A CLAIM.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The captain of the police was a brave and determined man, and though his little force was outnumbered five to one he showed no signs of yielding.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading BUYING A CLAIM.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In spite of his terrible crime, Harry could not help pitying him when he saw the gray pallor that overspread his countenance.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading In spite of his terrible crime, Harry could not help pitying him when he saw the gray pallor that overspread his countenance.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading In spite of his terrible crime, Harry could not help pitying him when he saw the gray pallor that overspread his countenance.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "What is it you want, men?" he demanded sternly.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The captain of the police was a brave and determined man, and though his little force was outnumbered five to one he showed no signs of yielding.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The face of the prisoner, as he met the angry glances of the miners, betrayed extreme fear.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The face of the prisoner, as he met the angry glances of the miners, betrayed extreme fear.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The face of the prisoner, as he met the angry glances of the miners, betrayed extreme fear.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The captain of the police was a brave and determined man, and though his little force was outnumbered five to one he showed no signs of yielding.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The captain of the police was a brave and determined man, and though his little force was outnumbered five to one he showed no signs of yielding.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading The face of the prisoner, as he met the angry glances of the miners, betrayed extreme fear.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading In spite of his terrible crime, Harry could not help pitying him when he saw the gray pallor that overspread his countenance.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading In spite of his terrible crime, Harry could not help pitying him when he saw the gray pallor that overspread his countenance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The face of the prisoner, as he met the angry glances of the miners, betrayed extreme fear.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading In spite of his terrible crime, Harry could not help pitying him when he saw the gray pallor that overspread his countenance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In spite of his terrible crime, Harry could not help pitying him when he saw the gray pallor that overspread his countenance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In spite of his terrible crime, Harry could not help pitying him when he saw the gray pallor that overspread his countenance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of his terrible crime, Harry could not help pitying him when he saw the gray pallor that overspread his countenance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is it you want, men?" he demanded sternly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What is it you want, men?" he demanded sternly.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The captain of the police was a brave and determined man, and though his little force was outnumbered five to one he showed no signs of yielding.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The captain of the police was a brave and determined man, and though his little force was outnumbered five to one he showed no signs of yielding.
the force of workers available
From this reading "What is it you want, men?" he demanded sternly.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The face of the prisoner, as he met the angry glances of the miners, betrayed extreme fear.
minersnounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/
plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine
From this reading The face of the prisoner, as he met the angry glances of the miners, betrayed extreme fear.
not any; not one
From this reading The captain of the police was a brave and determined man, and though his little force was outnumbered five to one he showed no signs of yielding.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In spite of his terrible crime, Harry could not help pitying him when he saw the gray pallor that overspread his countenance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The face of the prisoner, as he met the angry glances of the miners, betrayed extreme fear.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The captain of the police was a brave and determined man, and though his little force was outnumbered five to one he showed no signs of yielding.
outnumberedverbUS /ˌaʊtˈnʌmbərd/
past form of “outnumber” — be larger in number
From this reading The captain of the police was a brave and determined man, and though his little force was outnumbered five to one he showed no signs of yielding.
overspreadverb
spread across or over
From this reading In spite of his terrible crime, Harry could not help pitying him when he saw the gray pallor that overspread his countenance.
pallornoun
unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)
From this reading In spite of his terrible crime, Harry could not help pitying him when he saw the gray pallor that overspread his countenance.
pityingverbUS /ˈpɪtiɪŋ/
-ing form of “pity” — share the suffering of
From this reading In spite of his terrible crime, Harry could not help pitying him when he saw the gray pallor that overspread his countenance.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading The captain of the police was a brave and determined man, and though his little force was outnumbered five to one he showed no signs of yielding.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The face of the prisoner, as he met the angry glances of the miners, betrayed extreme fear.
cut with a saw
From this reading In spite of his terrible crime, Harry could not help pitying him when he saw the gray pallor that overspread his countenance.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The captain of the police was a brave and determined man, and though his little force was outnumbered five to one he showed no signs of yielding.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The captain of the police was a brave and determined man, and though his little force was outnumbered five to one he showed no signs of yielding.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of his terrible crime, Harry could not help pitying him when he saw the gray pallor that overspread his countenance.
sternlyadverbUS /ˈstɜːrnli/
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading "What is it you want, men?" he demanded sternly.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading In spite of his terrible crime, Harry could not help pitying him when he saw the gray pallor that overspread his countenance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In spite of his terrible crime, Harry could not help pitying him when he saw the gray pallor that overspread his countenance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The face of the prisoner, as he met the angry glances of the miners, betrayed extreme fear.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The captain of the police was a brave and determined man, and though his little force was outnumbered five to one he showed no signs of yielding.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The captain of the police was a brave and determined man, and though his little force was outnumbered five to one he showed no signs of yielding.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "What is it you want, men?" he demanded sternly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The captain of the police was a brave and determined man, and though his little force was outnumbered five to one he showed no signs of yielding.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is it you want, men?" he demanded sternly.
at the time that
From this reading In spite of his terrible crime, Harry could not help pitying him when he saw the gray pallor that overspread his countenance.
yieldingadjectiveUS /ˈjiːldɪŋ/
inclined to yield to argument or influence or control
From this reading The captain of the police was a brave and determined man, and though his little force was outnumbered five to one he showed no signs of yielding.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What is it you want, men?" he demanded sternly.
