used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PETERBY PAUL AND "WHOSIS" Ruth Fielding was more than a little startled, for the appearance of this bearded and gruff-spoken man was much against him.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading PETERBY PAUL AND "WHOSIS" Ruth Fielding was more than a little startled, for the appearance of this bearded and gruff-spoken man was much against him.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She had become familiar, however, during the past months with all sorts and conditions of men--many of them much more dangerous looking than this stranger.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among them, that very often the roughest men are the most tender with and considerate of women.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PETERBY PAUL AND "WHOSIS" Ruth Fielding was more than a little startled, for the appearance of this bearded and gruff-spoken man was much against him.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading PETERBY PAUL AND "WHOSIS" Ruth Fielding was more than a little startled, for the appearance of this bearded and gruff-spoken man was much against him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Among them, that very often the roughest men are the most tender with and considerate of women.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her experiences at the battlefront in France had taught her many things.
battlefrontnounUS /ˈbætəlfrʌnt/
the line along which opposing armies face each other
From this reading Her experiences at the battlefront in France had taught her many things.
beardedadjectiveUS /ˈbɪrdəd/
having hair on the cheeks and chin
From this reading PETERBY PAUL AND "WHOSIS" Ruth Fielding was more than a little startled, for the appearance of this bearded and gruff-spoken man was much against him.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading She had become familiar, however, during the past months with all sorts and conditions of men--many of them much more dangerous looking than this stranger.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading She had become familiar, however, during the past months with all sorts and conditions of men--many of them much more dangerous looking than this stranger.
considerateadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərət/
showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
From this reading Among them, that very often the roughest men are the most tender with and considerate of women.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading She had become familiar, however, during the past months with all sorts and conditions of men--many of them much more dangerous looking than this stranger.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading She had become familiar, however, during the past months with all sorts and conditions of men--many of them much more dangerous looking than this stranger.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Her experiences at the battlefront in France had taught her many things.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading She had become familiar, however, during the past months with all sorts and conditions of men--many of them much more dangerous looking than this stranger.
FieldingnounUS /ˈfiːldɪŋ/
(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field
From this reading PETERBY PAUL AND "WHOSIS" Ruth Fielding was more than a little startled, for the appearance of this bearded and gruff-spoken man was much against him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PETERBY PAUL AND "WHOSIS" Ruth Fielding was more than a little startled, for the appearance of this bearded and gruff-spoken man was much against him.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Her experiences at the battlefront in France had taught her many things.
gruff-spoken
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From this reading PETERBY PAUL AND "WHOSIS" Ruth Fielding was more than a little startled, for the appearance of this bearded and gruff-spoken man was much against him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had become familiar, however, during the past months with all sorts and conditions of men--many of them much more dangerous looking than this stranger.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her experiences at the battlefront in France had taught her many things.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading PETERBY PAUL AND "WHOSIS" Ruth Fielding was more than a little startled, for the appearance of this bearded and gruff-spoken man was much against him.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She had become familiar, however, during the past months with all sorts and conditions of men--many of them much more dangerous looking than this stranger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her experiences at the battlefront in France had taught her many things.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading PETERBY PAUL AND "WHOSIS" Ruth Fielding was more than a little startled, for the appearance of this bearded and gruff-spoken man was much against him.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading She had become familiar, however, during the past months with all sorts and conditions of men--many of them much more dangerous looking than this stranger.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading PETERBY PAUL AND "WHOSIS" Ruth Fielding was more than a little startled, for the appearance of this bearded and gruff-spoken man was much against him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading She had become familiar, however, during the past months with all sorts and conditions of men--many of them much more dangerous looking than this stranger.
the force of workers available
From this reading She had become familiar, however, during the past months with all sorts and conditions of men--many of them much more dangerous looking than this stranger.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading She had become familiar, however, during the past months with all sorts and conditions of men--many of them much more dangerous looking than this stranger.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading PETERBY PAUL AND "WHOSIS" Ruth Fielding was more than a little startled, for the appearance of this bearded and gruff-spoken man was much against him.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Among them, that very often the roughest men are the most tender with and considerate of women.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading PETERBY PAUL AND "WHOSIS" Ruth Fielding was more than a little startled, for the appearance of this bearded and gruff-spoken man was much against him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PETERBY PAUL AND "WHOSIS" Ruth Fielding was more than a little startled, for the appearance of this bearded and gruff-spoken man was much against him.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Among them, that very often the roughest men are the most tender with and considerate of women.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading She had become familiar, however, during the past months with all sorts and conditions of men--many of them much more dangerous looking than this stranger.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading PETERBY PAUL AND "WHOSIS" Ruth Fielding was more than a little startled, for the appearance of this bearded and gruff-spoken man was much against him.
PETERBY
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From this reading PETERBY PAUL AND "WHOSIS" Ruth Fielding was more than a little startled, for the appearance of this bearded and gruff-spoken man was much against him.
roughestadjectiveUS /ˈrʌfəst/
superlative of “rough” — having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Among them, that very often the roughest men are the most tender with and considerate of women.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading PETERBY PAUL AND "WHOSIS" Ruth Fielding was more than a little startled, for the appearance of this bearded and gruff-spoken man was much against him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had become familiar, however, during the past months with all sorts and conditions of men--many of them much more dangerous looking than this stranger.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading She had become familiar, however, during the past months with all sorts and conditions of men--many of them much more dangerous looking than this stranger.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading PETERBY PAUL AND "WHOSIS" Ruth Fielding was more than a little startled, for the appearance of this bearded and gruff-spoken man was much against him.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading She had become familiar, however, during the past months with all sorts and conditions of men--many of them much more dangerous looking than this stranger.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Her experiences at the battlefront in France had taught her many things.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Among them, that very often the roughest men are the most tender with and considerate of women.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading PETERBY PAUL AND "WHOSIS" Ruth Fielding was more than a little startled, for the appearance of this bearded and gruff-spoken man was much against him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Among them, that very often the roughest men are the most tender with and considerate of women.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PETERBY PAUL AND "WHOSIS" Ruth Fielding was more than a little startled, for the appearance of this bearded and gruff-spoken man was much against him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She had become familiar, however, during the past months with all sorts and conditions of men--many of them much more dangerous looking than this stranger.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Her experiences at the battlefront in France had taught her many things.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading PETERBY PAUL AND "WHOSIS" Ruth Fielding was more than a little startled, for the appearance of this bearded and gruff-spoken man was much against him.
precisely as stated
From this reading Among them, that very often the roughest men are the most tender with and considerate of women.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PETERBY PAUL AND "WHOSIS" Ruth Fielding was more than a little startled, for the appearance of this bearded and gruff-spoken man was much against him.
WHOSIS
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From this reading PETERBY PAUL AND "WHOSIS" Ruth Fielding was more than a little startled, for the appearance of this bearded and gruff-spoken man was much against him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had become familiar, however, during the past months with all sorts and conditions of men--many of them much more dangerous looking than this stranger.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Among them, that very often the roughest men are the most tender with and considerate of women.
