used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FOSTER WAIT DEMANDS THE CONTRACT The news that Foster Wait had been boasting among his followers of the terrible things he was going to do to the supervisor and the possibility of his coming down alone to make good his threats gave Scott a new interest in the meeting.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading FOSTER WAIT DEMANDS THE CONTRACT The news that Foster Wait had been boasting among his followers of the terrible things he was going to do to the supervisor and the possibility of his coming down alone to make good his threats gave Scott a new interest in the meeting.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading FOSTER WAIT DEMANDS THE CONTRACT The news that Foster Wait had been boasting among his followers of the terrible things he was going to do to the supervisor and the possibility of his coming down alone to make good his threats gave Scott a new interest in the meeting.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had taken an instinctive dislike to the man at first sight, and everything he had seen and heard of him since had only served to intensify that feeling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FOSTER WAIT DEMANDS THE CONTRACT The news that Foster Wait had been boasting among his followers of the terrible things he was going to do to the supervisor and the possibility of his coming down alone to make good his threats gave Scott a new interest in the meeting.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had taken an instinctive dislike to the man at first sight, and everything he had seen and heard of him since had only served to intensify that feeling.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Probably his followers knew it, too, and maybe that was the reason they had refused to back him up.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading FOSTER WAIT DEMANDS THE CONTRACT The news that Foster Wait had been boasting among his followers of the terrible things he was going to do to the supervisor and the possibility of his coming down alone to make good his threats gave Scott a new interest in the meeting.
boastingnounUS /ˈboʊstɪŋ/
speaking of yourself in superlatives
From this reading FOSTER WAIT DEMANDS THE CONTRACT The news that Foster Wait had been boasting among his followers of the terrible things he was going to do to the supervisor and the possibility of his coming down alone to make good his threats gave Scott a new interest in the meeting.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Foster was a much larger man than Scott, but Scott had not needed Hopwood’s warning to tell him that the giant was a coward.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading FOSTER WAIT DEMANDS THE CONTRACT The news that Foster Wait had been boasting among his followers of the terrible things he was going to do to the supervisor and the possibility of his coming down alone to make good his threats gave Scott a new interest in the meeting.
CONTRACTverbUS /ˈkɑːntrækt/
enter into a contractual arrangement
From this reading FOSTER WAIT DEMANDS THE CONTRACT The news that Foster Wait had been boasting among his followers of the terrible things he was going to do to the supervisor and the possibility of his coming down alone to make good his threats gave Scott a new interest in the meeting.
cowardnounUS /ˈkaʊərd/
a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading Foster was a much larger man than Scott, but Scott had not needed Hopwood’s warning to tell him that the giant was a coward.
DEMANDSnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading FOSTER WAIT DEMANDS THE CONTRACT The news that Foster Wait had been boasting among his followers of the terrible things he was going to do to the supervisor and the possibility of his coming down alone to make good his threats gave Scott a new interest in the meeting.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading He had taken an instinctive dislike to the man at first sight, and everything he had seen and heard of him since had only served to intensify that feeling.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading FOSTER WAIT DEMANDS THE CONTRACT The news that Foster Wait had been boasting among his followers of the terrible things he was going to do to the supervisor and the possibility of his coming down alone to make good his threats gave Scott a new interest in the meeting.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading FOSTER WAIT DEMANDS THE CONTRACT The news that Foster Wait had been boasting among his followers of the terrible things he was going to do to the supervisor and the possibility of his coming down alone to make good his threats gave Scott a new interest in the meeting.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He had taken an instinctive dislike to the man at first sight, and everything he had seen and heard of him since had only served to intensify that feeling.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He had taken an instinctive dislike to the man at first sight, and everything he had seen and heard of him since had only served to intensify that feeling.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He had seen it and felt it.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He had taken an instinctive dislike to the man at first sight, and everything he had seen and heard of him since had only served to intensify that feeling.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading FOSTER WAIT DEMANDS THE CONTRACT The news that Foster Wait had been boasting among his followers of the terrible things he was going to do to the supervisor and the possibility of his coming down alone to make good his threats gave Scott a new interest in the meeting.
FOSTERverbUS /ˈfɑːstər/
promote the growth of
From this reading FOSTER WAIT DEMANDS THE CONTRACT The news that Foster Wait had been boasting among his followers of the terrible things he was going to do to the supervisor and the possibility of his coming down alone to make good his threats gave Scott a new interest in the meeting.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading FOSTER WAIT DEMANDS THE CONTRACT The news that Foster Wait had been boasting among his followers of the terrible things he was going to do to the supervisor and the possibility of his coming down alone to make good his threats gave Scott a new interest in the meeting.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading Foster was a much larger man than Scott, but Scott had not needed Hopwood’s warning to tell him that the giant was a coward.
the act of departing
From this reading FOSTER WAIT DEMANDS THE CONTRACT The news that Foster Wait had been boasting among his followers of the terrible things he was going to do to the supervisor and the possibility of his coming down alone to make good his threats gave Scott a new interest in the meeting.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading FOSTER WAIT DEMANDS THE CONTRACT The news that Foster Wait had been boasting among his followers of the terrible things he was going to do to the supervisor and the possibility of his coming down alone to make good his threats gave Scott a new interest in the meeting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FOSTER WAIT DEMANDS THE CONTRACT The news that Foster Wait had been boasting among his followers of the terrible things he was going to do to the supervisor and the possibility of his coming down alone to make good his threats gave Scott a new interest in the meeting.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FOSTER WAIT DEMANDS THE CONTRACT The news that Foster Wait had been boasting among his followers of the terrible things he was going to do to the supervisor and the possibility of his coming down alone to make good his threats gave Scott a new interest in the meeting.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He had taken an instinctive dislike to the man at first sight, and everything he had seen and heard of him since had only served to intensify that feeling.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had taken an instinctive dislike to the man at first sight, and everything he had seen and heard of him since had only served to intensify that feeling.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FOSTER WAIT DEMANDS THE CONTRACT The news that Foster Wait had been boasting among his followers of the terrible things he was going to do to the supervisor and the possibility of his coming down alone to make good his threats gave Scott a new interest in the meeting.
Hopwood's
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From this reading Foster was a much larger man than Scott, but Scott had not needed Hopwood’s warning to tell him that the giant was a coward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FOSTER WAIT DEMANDS THE CONTRACT The news that Foster Wait had been boasting among his followers of the terrible things he was going to do to the supervisor and the possibility of his coming down alone to make good his threats gave Scott a new interest in the meeting.
instinctiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/
unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct
From this reading He had taken an instinctive dislike to the man at first sight, and everything he had seen and heard of him since had only served to intensify that feeling.
intensifyverbUS /ɪnˈtensəfaɪ/
increase in extent or intensity
From this reading He had taken an instinctive dislike to the man at first sight, and everything he had seen and heard of him since had only served to intensify that feeling.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading FOSTER WAIT DEMANDS THE CONTRACT The news that Foster Wait had been boasting among his followers of the terrible things he was going to do to the supervisor and the possibility of his coming down alone to make good his threats gave Scott a new interest in the meeting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had seen it and felt it.
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 Probably his followers knew it, too, and maybe that was the reason they had refused to back him up.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Foster was a much larger man than Scott, but Scott had not needed Hopwood’s warning to tell him that the giant was a coward.
engage in
From this reading FOSTER WAIT DEMANDS THE CONTRACT The news that Foster Wait had been boasting among his followers of the terrible things he was going to do to the supervisor and the possibility of his coming down alone to make good his threats gave Scott a new interest in the meeting.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He had taken an instinctive dislike to the man at first sight, and everything he had seen and heard of him since had only served to intensify that feeling.
by chance
From this reading Probably his followers knew it, too, and maybe that was the reason they had refused to back him up.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading FOSTER WAIT DEMANDS THE CONTRACT The news that Foster Wait had been boasting among his followers of the terrible things he was going to do to the supervisor and the possibility of his coming down alone to make good his threats gave Scott a new interest in the meeting.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Foster was a much larger man than Scott, but Scott had not needed Hopwood’s warning to tell him that the giant was a coward.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Foster was a much larger man than Scott, but Scott had not needed Hopwood’s warning to tell him that the giant was a coward.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading FOSTER WAIT DEMANDS THE CONTRACT The news that Foster Wait had been boasting among his followers of the terrible things he was going to do to the supervisor and the possibility of his coming down alone to make good his threats gave Scott a new interest in the meeting.
information about recent and important events
From this reading FOSTER WAIT DEMANDS THE CONTRACT The news that Foster Wait had been boasting among his followers of the terrible things he was going to do to the supervisor and the possibility of his coming down alone to make good his threats gave Scott a new interest in the meeting.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Foster was a much larger man than Scott, but Scott had not needed Hopwood’s warning to tell him that the giant was a coward.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FOSTER WAIT DEMANDS THE CONTRACT The news that Foster Wait had been boasting among his followers of the terrible things he was going to do to the supervisor and the possibility of his coming down alone to make good his threats gave Scott a new interest in the meeting.
and nothing more
From this reading He had taken an instinctive dislike to the man at first sight, and everything he had seen and heard of him since had only served to intensify that feeling.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading FOSTER WAIT DEMANDS THE CONTRACT The news that Foster Wait had been boasting among his followers of the terrible things he was going to do to the supervisor and the possibility of his coming down alone to make good his threats gave Scott a new interest in the meeting.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Probably his followers knew it, too, and maybe that was the reason they had refused to back him up.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Probably his followers knew it, too, and maybe that was the reason they had refused to back him up.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Probably his followers knew it, too, and maybe that was the reason they had refused to back him up.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading FOSTER WAIT DEMANDS THE CONTRACT The news that Foster Wait had been boasting among his followers of the terrible things he was going to do to the supervisor and the possibility of his coming down alone to make good his threats gave Scott a new interest in the meeting.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had taken an instinctive dislike to the man at first sight, and everything he had seen and heard of him since had only served to intensify that feeling.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading He had taken an instinctive dislike to the man at first sight, and everything he had seen and heard of him since had only served to intensify that feeling.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading He had taken an instinctive dislike to the man at first sight, and everything he had seen and heard of him since had only served to intensify that feeling.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He had taken an instinctive dislike to the man at first sight, and everything he had seen and heard of him since had only served to intensify that feeling.
supervisornounUS /ˈsuːpərvaɪzər/
one who supervises or has charge and direction of
From this reading FOSTER WAIT DEMANDS THE CONTRACT The news that Foster Wait had been boasting among his followers of the terrible things he was going to do to the supervisor and the possibility of his coming down alone to make good his threats gave Scott a new interest in the meeting.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He had taken an instinctive dislike to the man at first sight, and everything he had seen and heard of him since had only served to intensify that feeling.
express in words
From this reading Foster was a much larger man than Scott, but Scott had not needed Hopwood’s warning to tell him that the giant was a coward.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading FOSTER WAIT DEMANDS THE CONTRACT The news that Foster Wait had been boasting among his followers of the terrible things he was going to do to the supervisor and the possibility of his coming down alone to make good his threats gave Scott a new interest in the meeting.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Foster was a much larger man than Scott, but Scott had not needed Hopwood’s warning to tell him that the giant was a coward.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FOSTER WAIT DEMANDS THE CONTRACT The news that Foster Wait had been boasting among his followers of the terrible things he was going to do to the supervisor and the possibility of his coming down alone to make good his threats gave Scott a new interest in the meeting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOSTER WAIT DEMANDS THE CONTRACT The news that Foster Wait had been boasting among his followers of the terrible things he was going to do to the supervisor and the possibility of his coming down alone to make good his threats gave Scott a new interest in the meeting.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Probably his followers knew it, too, and maybe that was the reason they had refused to back him up.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading FOSTER WAIT DEMANDS THE CONTRACT The news that Foster Wait had been boasting among his followers of the terrible things he was going to do to the supervisor and the possibility of his coming down alone to make good his threats gave Scott a new interest in the meeting.
threatsnounUS /θrets/
plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger
From this reading FOSTER WAIT DEMANDS THE CONTRACT The news that Foster Wait had been boasting among his followers of the terrible things he was going to do to the supervisor and the possibility of his coming down alone to make good his threats gave Scott a new interest in the meeting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FOSTER WAIT DEMANDS THE CONTRACT The news that Foster Wait had been boasting among his followers of the terrible things he was going to do to the supervisor and the possibility of his coming down alone to make good his threats gave Scott a new interest in the meeting.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Probably his followers knew it, too, and maybe that was the reason they had refused to back him up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Probably his followers knew it, too, and maybe that was the reason they had refused to back him up.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading FOSTER WAIT DEMANDS THE CONTRACT The news that Foster Wait had been boasting among his followers of the terrible things he was going to do to the supervisor and the possibility of his coming down alone to make good his threats gave Scott a new interest in the meeting.
a message informing of danger
From this reading Foster was a much larger man than Scott, but Scott had not needed Hopwood’s warning to tell him that the giant was a coward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FOSTER WAIT DEMANDS THE CONTRACT The news that Foster Wait had been boasting among his followers of the terrible things he was going to do to the supervisor and the possibility of his coming down alone to make good his threats gave Scott a new interest in the meeting.
