used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Blows and Counter-Blows Less than twenty minutes later, a second Striking Sub-committee arrived.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Before they realized what I was about, I had gotten too close for them to see me clearly and I aimed my blows so accurately that, in less than a minute, half the gang lay stretched upon the floor.
accuratelyadverbUS /ˈækjərətli/
with few mistakes
From this reading Before they realized what I was about, I had gotten too close for them to see me clearly and I aimed my blows so accurately that, in less than a minute, half the gang lay stretched upon the floor.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Dashing to the door, they leaped upon their "scootscoots," which awaited just without, and darted away with a lunatic recklessness, while I stood staring after them with an amused smile.
aimedverbUS /eɪmd/
past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading Before they realized what I was about, I had gotten too close for them to see me clearly and I aimed my blows so accurately that, in less than a minute, half the gang lay stretched upon the floor.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Dashing to the door, they leaped upon their "scootscoots," which awaited just without, and darted away with a lunatic recklessness, while I stood staring after them with an amused smile.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Dashing to the door, they leaped upon their "scootscoots," which awaited just without, and darted away with a lunatic recklessness, while I stood staring after them with an amused smile.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Blows and Counter-Blows Less than twenty minutes later, a second Striking Sub-committee arrived.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Blows and Counter-Blows Less than twenty minutes later, a second Striking Sub-committee arrived.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Dashing to the door, they leaped upon their "scootscoots," which awaited just without, and darted away with a lunatic recklessness, while I stood staring after them with an amused smile.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Dashing to the door, they leaped upon their "scootscoots," which awaited just without, and darted away with a lunatic recklessness, while I stood staring after them with an amused smile.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before they realized what I was about, I had gotten too close for them to see me clearly and I aimed my blows so accurately that, in less than a minute, half the gang lay stretched upon the floor.
BlowsnounUS /bloʊz/
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading Blows and Counter-Blows Less than twenty minutes later, a second Striking Sub-committee arrived.
without doubt or question
From this reading Before they realized what I was about, I had gotten too close for them to see me clearly and I aimed my blows so accurately that, in less than a minute, half the gang lay stretched upon the floor.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Before they realized what I was about, I had gotten too close for them to see me clearly and I aimed my blows so accurately that, in less than a minute, half the gang lay stretched upon the floor.
Counter-Blows
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From this reading Blows and Counter-Blows Less than twenty minutes later, a second Striking Sub-committee arrived.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Dashing to the door, they leaped upon their "scootscoots," which awaited just without, and darted away with a lunatic recklessness, while I stood staring after them with an amused smile.
DashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/
lively and spirited
From this reading Dashing to the door, they leaped upon their "scootscoots," which awaited just without, and darted away with a lunatic recklessness, while I stood staring after them with an amused smile.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Its members were eight in number, and their method of swaggering hostility was such that I had no difficulty in repeating my previous tactics.
discretionnounUS /dɪˈskreʃən/
freedom to act or judge on one's own
From this reading The others, not quite realizing what had struck them, were not long in resorting to that discretion which most men prefer to valor.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Dashing to the door, they leaped upon their "scootscoots," which awaited just without, and darted away with a lunatic recklessness, while I stood staring after them with an amused smile.
being one more than seven
From this reading Its members were eight in number, and their method of swaggering hostility was such that I had no difficulty in repeating my previous tactics.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Before they realized what I was about, I had gotten too close for them to see me clearly and I aimed my blows so accurately that, in less than a minute, half the gang lay stretched upon the floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Before they realized what I was about, I had gotten too close for them to see me clearly and I aimed my blows so accurately that, in less than a minute, half the gang lay stretched upon the floor.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading Before they realized what I was about, I had gotten too close for them to see me clearly and I aimed my blows so accurately that, in less than a minute, half the gang lay stretched upon the floor.
gottenverbUS /ˈɡɑːtən/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Before they realized what I was about, I had gotten too close for them to see me clearly and I aimed my blows so accurately that, in less than a minute, half the gang lay stretched upon the floor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Its members were eight in number, and their method of swaggering hostility was such that I had no difficulty in repeating my previous tactics.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Before they realized what I was about, I had gotten too close for them to see me clearly and I aimed my blows so accurately that, in less than a minute, half the gang lay stretched upon the floor.
hostilitynounUS /hɑːˈstɪləti/
a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition
From this reading Its members were eight in number, and their method of swaggering hostility was such that I had no difficulty in repeating my previous tactics.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Its members were eight in number, and their method of swaggering hostility was such that I had no difficulty in repeating my previous tactics.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Its members were eight in number, and their method of swaggering hostility was such that I had no difficulty in repeating my previous tactics.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its members were eight in number, and their method of swaggering hostility was such that I had no difficulty in repeating my previous tactics.
and nothing more
From this reading Dashing to the door, they leaped upon their "scootscoots," which awaited just without, and darted away with a lunatic recklessness, while I stood staring after them with an amused smile.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Blows and Counter-Blows Less than twenty minutes later, a second Striking Sub-committee arrived.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Before they realized what I was about, I had gotten too close for them to see me clearly and I aimed my blows so accurately that, in less than a minute, half the gang lay stretched upon the floor.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Dashing to the door, they leaped upon their "scootscoots," which awaited just without, and darted away with a lunatic recklessness, while I stood staring after them with an amused smile.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Blows and Counter-Blows Less than twenty minutes later, a second Striking Sub-committee arrived.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The others, not quite realizing what had struck them, were not long in resorting to that discretion which most men prefer to valor.
lunaticadjectiveUS /ˈluːnətɪk/
insane and believed to be affected by the phases of the moon
From this reading Dashing to the door, they leaped upon their "scootscoots," which awaited just without, and darted away with a lunatic recklessness, while I stood staring after them with an amused smile.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Before they realized what I was about, I had gotten too close for them to see me clearly and I aimed my blows so accurately that, in less than a minute, half the gang lay stretched upon the floor.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Its members were eight in number, and their method of swaggering hostility was such that I had no difficulty in repeating my previous tactics.
the force of workers available
From this reading The others, not quite realizing what had struck them, were not long in resorting to that discretion which most men prefer to valor.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Its members were eight in number, and their method of swaggering hostility was such that I had no difficulty in repeating my previous tactics.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Before they realized what I was about, I had gotten too close for them to see me clearly and I aimed my blows so accurately that, in less than a minute, half the gang lay stretched upon the floor.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Blows and Counter-Blows Less than twenty minutes later, a second Striking Sub-committee arrived.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The others, not quite realizing what had struck them, were not long in resorting to that discretion which most men prefer to valor.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Its members were eight in number, and their method of swaggering hostility was such that I had no difficulty in repeating my previous tactics.
not any; not one
From this reading Its members were eight in number, and their method of swaggering hostility was such that I had no difficulty in repeating my previous tactics.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The others, not quite realizing what had struck them, were not long in resorting to that discretion which most men prefer to valor.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Its members were eight in number, and their method of swaggering hostility was such that I had no difficulty in repeating my previous tactics.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Its members were eight in number, and their method of swaggering hostility was such that I had no difficulty in repeating my previous tactics.
others
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From this reading The others, not quite realizing what had struck them, were not long in resorting to that discretion which most men prefer to valor.
like better; value more highly
From this reading The others, not quite realizing what had struck them, were not long in resorting to that discretion which most men prefer to valor.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Its members were eight in number, and their method of swaggering hostility was such that I had no difficulty in repeating my previous tactics.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The others, not quite realizing what had struck them, were not long in resorting to that discretion which most men prefer to valor.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Before they realized what I was about, I had gotten too close for them to see me clearly and I aimed my blows so accurately that, in less than a minute, half the gang lay stretched upon the floor.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading The others, not quite realizing what had struck them, were not long in resorting to that discretion which most men prefer to valor.
recklessnessnounUS /ˈrekləsnəs/
the trait of giving little thought to danger
From this reading Dashing to the door, they leaped upon their "scootscoots," which awaited just without, and darted away with a lunatic recklessness, while I stood staring after them with an amused smile.
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading Its members were eight in number, and their method of swaggering hostility was such that I had no difficulty in repeating my previous tactics.
resortingverbUS /rɪˈzɔːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “resort” — have recourse to
From this reading The others, not quite realizing what had struck them, were not long in resorting to that discretion which most men prefer to valor.
scootscoots
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From this reading Dashing to the door, they leaped upon their "scootscoots," which awaited just without, and darted away with a lunatic recklessness, while I stood staring after them with an amused smile.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Blows and Counter-Blows Less than twenty minutes later, a second Striking Sub-committee arrived.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Before they realized what I was about, I had gotten too close for them to see me clearly and I aimed my blows so accurately that, in less than a minute, half the gang lay stretched upon the floor.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Dashing to the door, they leaped upon their "scootscoots," which awaited just without, and darted away with a lunatic recklessness, while I stood staring after them with an amused smile.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Before they realized what I was about, I had gotten too close for them to see me clearly and I aimed my blows so accurately that, in less than a minute, half the gang lay stretched upon the floor.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Dashing to the door, they leaped upon their "scootscoots," which awaited just without, and darted away with a lunatic recklessness, while I stood staring after them with an amused smile.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Dashing to the door, they leaped upon their "scootscoots," which awaited just without, and darted away with a lunatic recklessness, while I stood staring after them with an amused smile.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Before they realized what I was about, I had gotten too close for them to see me clearly and I aimed my blows so accurately that, in less than a minute, half the gang lay stretched upon the floor.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading Blows and Counter-Blows Less than twenty minutes later, a second Striking Sub-committee arrived.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The others, not quite realizing what had struck them, were not long in resorting to that discretion which most men prefer to valor.
Sub-committee
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From this reading Blows and Counter-Blows Less than twenty minutes later, a second Striking Sub-committee arrived.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Its members were eight in number, and their method of swaggering hostility was such that I had no difficulty in repeating my previous tactics.
swaggeringadjectiveUS /ˈswæɡərɪŋ/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading Its members were eight in number, and their method of swaggering hostility was such that I had no difficulty in repeating my previous tactics.
tacticsnounUS /ˈtæktɪks/
the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy
From this reading Its members were eight in number, and their method of swaggering hostility was such that I had no difficulty in repeating my previous tactics.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Blows and Counter-Blows Less than twenty minutes later, a second Striking Sub-committee arrived.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Its members were eight in number, and their method of swaggering hostility was such that I had no difficulty in repeating my previous tactics.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before they realized what I was about, I had gotten too close for them to see me clearly and I aimed my blows so accurately that, in less than a minute, half the gang lay stretched upon the floor.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Its members were eight in number, and their method of swaggering hostility was such that I had no difficulty in repeating my previous tactics.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Before they realized what I was about, I had gotten too close for them to see me clearly and I aimed my blows so accurately that, in less than a minute, half the gang lay stretched upon the floor.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before they realized what I was about, I had gotten too close for them to see me clearly and I aimed my blows so accurately that, in less than a minute, half the gang lay stretched upon the floor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before they realized what I was about, I had gotten too close for them to see me clearly and I aimed my blows so accurately that, in less than a minute, half the gang lay stretched upon the floor.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Before they realized what I was about, I had gotten too close for them to see me clearly and I aimed my blows so accurately that, in less than a minute, half the gang lay stretched upon the floor.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Blows and Counter-Blows Less than twenty minutes later, a second Striking Sub-committee arrived.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Before they realized what I was about, I had gotten too close for them to see me clearly and I aimed my blows so accurately that, in less than a minute, half the gang lay stretched upon the floor.
valornounUS /ˈvælər/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading The others, not quite realizing what had struck them, were not long in resorting to that discretion which most men prefer to valor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Its members were eight in number, and their method of swaggering hostility was such that I had no difficulty in repeating my previous tactics.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Its members were eight in number, and their method of swaggering hostility was such that I had no difficulty in repeating my previous tactics.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Before they realized what I was about, I had gotten too close for them to see me clearly and I aimed my blows so accurately that, in less than a minute, half the gang lay stretched upon the floor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The others, not quite realizing what had struck them, were not long in resorting to that discretion which most men prefer to valor.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Dashing to the door, they leaped upon their "scootscoots," which awaited just without, and darted away with a lunatic recklessness, while I stood staring after them with an amused smile.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dashing to the door, they leaped upon their "scootscoots," which awaited just without, and darted away with a lunatic recklessness, while I stood staring after them with an amused smile.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Dashing to the door, they leaped upon their "scootscoots," which awaited just without, and darted away with a lunatic recklessness, while I stood staring after them with an amused smile.
