used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His thoughts were a seething of contempt for these brutal thugs.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was willing to bet, right there and then, without knowing anything about this situation, that these natives could be controlled without bullying or hurting them--and better.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was willing to bet, right there and then, without knowing anything about this situation, that these natives could be controlled without bullying or hurting them--and better.
animositynounUS /ˌænəˈmɑːsəti/
a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
From this reading Having had military training, Hanlon knew it was possible to enforce the most strict discipline without such means, and that any man ... or entity, probably ... could and would submit to discipline fairly and decently enforced, with far less trouble and animosity, and with far greater productivity than if he were driven to it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Having had military training, Hanlon knew it was possible to enforce the most strict discipline without such means, and that any man ... or entity, probably ... could and would submit to discipline fairly and decently enforced, with far less trouble and animosity, and with far greater productivity than if he were driven to it.
any person at all
From this reading "Anybody works better for a pat on the back than for a kick in the pants!" he thought indignantly.
any thing at all
From this reading He was willing to bet, right there and then, without knowing anything about this situation, that these natives could be controlled without bullying or hurting them--and better.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Anybody works better for a pat on the back than for a kick in the pants!" he thought indignantly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was willing to bet, right there and then, without knowing anything about this situation, that these natives could be controlled without bullying or hurting them--and better.
maintain with or as if with a bet
From this reading He was willing to bet, right there and then, without knowing anything about this situation, that these natives could be controlled without bullying or hurting them--and better.
(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 was willing to bet, right there and then, without knowing anything about this situation, that these natives could be controlled without bullying or hurting them--and better.
brutaladjectiveUS /ˈbruːtəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading His thoughts were a seething of contempt for these brutal thugs.
bullyingnounUS /ˈbʊliɪŋ/
the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something
From this reading He was willing to bet, right there and then, without knowing anything about this situation, that these natives could be controlled without bullying or hurting them--and better.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Yes, Hanlon would work the natives, but without cruelty.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading His thoughts were a seething of contempt for these brutal thugs.
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading He was willing to bet, right there and then, without knowing anything about this situation, that these natives could be controlled without bullying or hurting them--and better.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was willing to bet, right there and then, without knowing anything about this situation, that these natives could be controlled without bullying or hurting them--and better.
crueltynounUS /ˈkruːlti/
a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
From this reading Yes, Hanlon would work the natives, but without cruelty.
decentlyadverbUS /ˈdiːsəntli/
in a decent manner
From this reading Having had military training, Hanlon knew it was possible to enforce the most strict discipline without such means, and that any man ... or entity, probably ... could and would submit to discipline fairly and decently enforced, with far less trouble and animosity, and with far greater productivity than if he were driven to it.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading Having had military training, Hanlon knew it was possible to enforce the most strict discipline without such means, and that any man ... or entity, probably ... could and would submit to discipline fairly and decently enforced, with far less trouble and animosity, and with far greater productivity than if he were driven to it.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Having had military training, Hanlon knew it was possible to enforce the most strict discipline without such means, and that any man ... or entity, probably ... could and would submit to discipline fairly and decently enforced, with far less trouble and animosity, and with far greater productivity than if he were driven to it.
enforceverbUS /enˈfɔːrs/
ensure observance of laws and rules
From this reading Having had military training, Hanlon knew it was possible to enforce the most strict discipline without such means, and that any man ... or entity, probably ... could and would submit to discipline fairly and decently enforced, with far less trouble and animosity, and with far greater productivity than if he were driven to it.
enforcedadjectiveUS /enˈfɔːrst/
forced or compelled or put in force
From this reading Having had military training, Hanlon knew it was possible to enforce the most strict discipline without such means, and that any man ... or entity, probably ... could and would submit to discipline fairly and decently enforced, with far less trouble and animosity, and with far greater productivity than if he were driven to it.
entitynounUS /ˈentəti/
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
From this reading Having had military training, Hanlon knew it was possible to enforce the most strict discipline without such means, and that any man ... or entity, probably ... could and would submit to discipline fairly and decently enforced, with far less trouble and animosity, and with far greater productivity than if he were driven to it.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Having had military training, Hanlon knew it was possible to enforce the most strict discipline without such means, and that any man ... or entity, probably ... could and would submit to discipline fairly and decently enforced, with far less trouble and animosity, and with far greater productivity than if he were driven to it.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Having had military training, Hanlon knew it was possible to enforce the most strict discipline without such means, and that any man ... or entity, probably ... could and would submit to discipline fairly and decently enforced, with far less trouble and animosity, and with far greater productivity than if he were driven to it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His thoughts were a seething of contempt for these brutal thugs.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Having had military training, Hanlon knew it was possible to enforce the most strict discipline without such means, and that any man ... or entity, probably ... could and would submit to discipline fairly and decently enforced, with far less trouble and animosity, and with far greater productivity than if he were driven to it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Having had military training, Hanlon knew it was possible to enforce the most strict discipline without such means, and that any man ... or entity, probably ... could and would submit to discipline fairly and decently enforced, with far less trouble and animosity, and with far greater productivity than if he were driven to it.
Hanlon
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From this reading Yes, Hanlon would work the natives, but without cruelty.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having had military training, Hanlon knew it was possible to enforce the most strict discipline without such means, and that any man ... or entity, probably ... could and would submit to discipline fairly and decently enforced, with far less trouble and animosity, and with far greater productivity than if he were driven to it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was willing to bet, right there and then, without knowing anything about this situation, that these natives could be controlled without bullying or hurting them--and better.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His thoughts were a seething of contempt for these brutal thugs.
hurtingnounUS /ˈhɜːrtɪŋ/
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading He was willing to bet, right there and then, without knowing anything about this situation, that these natives could be controlled without bullying or hurting them--and better.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Having had military training, Hanlon knew it was possible to enforce the most strict discipline without such means, and that any man ... or entity, probably ... could and would submit to discipline fairly and decently enforced, with far less trouble and animosity, and with far greater productivity than if he were driven to it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Anybody works better for a pat on the back than for a kick in the pants!" he thought indignantly.
indignantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnəntliː/
in an indignant manner
From this reading "Anybody works better for a pat on the back than for a kick in the pants!" he thought indignantly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Having had military training, Hanlon knew it was possible to enforce the most strict discipline without such means, and that any man ... or entity, probably ... could and would submit to discipline fairly and decently enforced, with far less trouble and animosity, and with far greater productivity than if he were driven to it.
kickverbUS /kɪk/
drive or propel with the foot
From this reading "Anybody works better for a pat on the back than for a kick in the pants!" he thought indignantly.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Having had military training, Hanlon knew it was possible to enforce the most strict discipline without such means, and that any man ... or entity, probably ... could and would submit to discipline fairly and decently enforced, with far less trouble and animosity, and with far greater productivity than if he were driven to it.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading He was willing to bet, right there and then, without knowing anything about this situation, that these natives could be controlled without bullying or hurting them--and better.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Having had military training, Hanlon knew it was possible to enforce the most strict discipline without such means, and that any man ... or entity, probably ... could and would submit to discipline fairly and decently enforced, with far less trouble and animosity, and with far greater productivity than if he were driven to it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Having had military training, Hanlon knew it was possible to enforce the most strict discipline without such means, and that any man ... or entity, probably ... could and would submit to discipline fairly and decently enforced, with far less trouble and animosity, and with far greater productivity than if he were driven to it.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Having had military training, Hanlon knew it was possible to enforce the most strict discipline without such means, and that any man ... or entity, probably ... could and would submit to discipline fairly and decently enforced, with far less trouble and animosity, and with far greater productivity than if he were driven to it.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Having had military training, Hanlon knew it was possible to enforce the most strict discipline without such means, and that any man ... or entity, probably ... could and would submit to discipline fairly and decently enforced, with far less trouble and animosity, and with far greater productivity than if he were driven to it.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Having had military training, Hanlon knew it was possible to enforce the most strict discipline without such means, and that any man ... or entity, probably ... could and would submit to discipline fairly and decently enforced, with far less trouble and animosity, and with far greater productivity than if he were driven to it.
nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading Yes, Hanlon would work the natives, but without cruelty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His thoughts were a seething of contempt for these brutal thugs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Anybody works better for a pat on the back than for a kick in the pants!" he thought indignantly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was willing to bet, right there and then, without knowing anything about this situation, that these natives could be controlled without bullying or hurting them--and better.
pantsnounUS /pænts/
(used in the plural) underpants worn by women
From this reading "Anybody works better for a pat on the back than for a kick in the pants!" he thought indignantly.
patverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading "Anybody works better for a pat on the back than for a kick in the pants!" he thought indignantly.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Having had military training, Hanlon knew it was possible to enforce the most strict discipline without such means, and that any man ... or entity, probably ... could and would submit to discipline fairly and decently enforced, with far less trouble and animosity, and with far greater productivity than if he were driven to it.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Having had military training, Hanlon knew it was possible to enforce the most strict discipline without such means, and that any man ... or entity, probably ... could and would submit to discipline fairly and decently enforced, with far less trouble and animosity, and with far greater productivity than if he were driven to it.
productivitynounUS /ˌproʊdəkˈtɪvəti/
the quality of being productive or having the power to produce
From this reading Having had military training, Hanlon knew it was possible to enforce the most strict discipline without such means, and that any man ... or entity, probably ... could and would submit to discipline fairly and decently enforced, with far less trouble and animosity, and with far greater productivity than if he were driven to it.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He was willing to bet, right there and then, without knowing anything about this situation, that these natives could be controlled without bullying or hurting them--and better.
seethingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːðɪŋ/
in constant agitation
From this reading His thoughts were a seething of contempt for these brutal thugs.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading He was willing to bet, right there and then, without knowing anything about this situation, that these natives could be controlled without bullying or hurting them--and better.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading Having had military training, Hanlon knew it was possible to enforce the most strict discipline without such means, and that any man ... or entity, probably ... could and would submit to discipline fairly and decently enforced, with far less trouble and animosity, and with far greater productivity than if he were driven to it.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading Having had military training, Hanlon knew it was possible to enforce the most strict discipline without such means, and that any man ... or entity, probably ... could and would submit to discipline fairly and decently enforced, with far less trouble and animosity, and with far greater productivity than if he were driven to it.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Having had military training, Hanlon knew it was possible to enforce the most strict discipline without such means, and that any man ... or entity, probably ... could and would submit to discipline fairly and decently enforced, with far less trouble and animosity, and with far greater productivity than if he were driven to it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Having had military training, Hanlon knew it was possible to enforce the most strict discipline without such means, and that any man ... or entity, probably ... could and would submit to discipline fairly and decently enforced, with far less trouble and animosity, and with far greater productivity than if he were driven to it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was willing to bet, right there and then, without knowing anything about this situation, that these natives could be controlled without bullying or hurting them--and better.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Yes, Hanlon would work the natives, but without cruelty.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He was willing to bet, right there and then, without knowing anything about this situation, that these natives could be controlled without bullying or hurting them--and better.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He was willing to bet, right there and then, without knowing anything about this situation, that these natives could be controlled without bullying or hurting them--and better.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was willing to bet, right there and then, without knowing anything about this situation, that these natives could be controlled without bullying or hurting them--and better.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading His thoughts were a seething of contempt for these brutal thugs.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was willing to bet, right there and then, without knowing anything about this situation, that these natives could be controlled without bullying or hurting them--and better.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Anybody works better for a pat on the back than for a kick in the pants!" he thought indignantly.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His thoughts were a seething of contempt for these brutal thugs.
thugsnounUS /θʌɡz/
plural of “thug” — an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading His thoughts were a seething of contempt for these brutal thugs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was willing to bet, right there and then, without knowing anything about this situation, that these natives could be controlled without bullying or hurting them--and better.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading Having had military training, Hanlon knew it was possible to enforce the most strict discipline without such means, and that any man ... or entity, probably ... could and would submit to discipline fairly and decently enforced, with far less trouble and animosity, and with far greater productivity than if he were driven to it.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Having had military training, Hanlon knew it was possible to enforce the most strict discipline without such means, and that any man ... or entity, probably ... could and would submit to discipline fairly and decently enforced, with far less trouble and animosity, and with far greater productivity than if he were driven to it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was willing to bet, right there and then, without knowing anything about this situation, that these natives could be controlled without bullying or hurting them--and better.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His thoughts were a seething of contempt for these brutal thugs.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading He was willing to bet, right there and then, without knowing anything about this situation, that these natives could be controlled without bullying or hurting them--and better.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Having had military training, Hanlon knew it was possible to enforce the most strict discipline without such means, and that any man ... or entity, probably ... could and would submit to discipline fairly and decently enforced, with far less trouble and animosity, and with far greater productivity than if he were driven to it.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Yes, Hanlon would work the natives, but without cruelty.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Yes, Hanlon would work the natives, but without cruelty.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading "Anybody works better for a pat on the back than for a kick in the pants!" he thought indignantly.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Yes, Hanlon would work the natives, but without cruelty.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, Hanlon would work the natives, but without cruelty.
