used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _It took a very special type of man for the job--and the job was onerous, dangerous, and the only really probable reward was disaster.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _It took a very special type of man for the job--and the job was onerous, dangerous, and the only really probable reward was disaster.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The light fencing foil in his hand felt as heavy as a bar of lead to his exhausted muscles, worn out by a month of continual exercise.
asksverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading But when a man who says he knows it's going to kill him asks you to join...._ _A man said to the universe: "Sir, I exist!"
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading The light fencing foil in his hand felt as heavy as a bar of lead to his exhausted muscles, worn out by a month of continual exercise.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading "However," replied the universe, "The fact has not created in me A sense of obligation."_ Sweat covered Brion's body, trickling into the tight loincloth that was the only garment he wore.
Brion's
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From this reading "However," replied the universe, "The fact has not created in me A sense of obligation."_ Sweat covered Brion's body, trickling into the tight loincloth that was the only garment he wore.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when a man who says he knows it's going to kill him asks you to join...._ _A man said to the universe: "Sir, I exist!"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The light fencing foil in his hand felt as heavy as a bar of lead to his exhausted muscles, worn out by a month of continual exercise.
continualadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəl/
recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series
From this reading The light fencing foil in his hand felt as heavy as a bar of lead to his exhausted muscles, worn out by a month of continual exercise.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading "However," replied the universe, "The fact has not created in me A sense of obligation."_ Sweat covered Brion's body, trickling into the tight loincloth that was the only garment he wore.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading "However," replied the universe, "The fact has not created in me A sense of obligation."_ Sweat covered Brion's body, trickling into the tight loincloth that was the only garment he wore.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading _It took a very special type of man for the job--and the job was onerous, dangerous, and the only really probable reward was disaster.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading _It took a very special type of man for the job--and the job was onerous, dangerous, and the only really probable reward was disaster.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading The light fencing foil in his hand felt as heavy as a bar of lead to his exhausted muscles, worn out by a month of continual exercise.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading The light fencing foil in his hand felt as heavy as a bar of lead to his exhausted muscles, worn out by a month of continual exercise.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading But when a man who says he knows it's going to kill him asks you to join...._ _A man said to the universe: "Sir, I exist!"
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "However," replied the universe, "The fact has not created in me A sense of obligation."_ Sweat covered Brion's body, trickling into the tight loincloth that was the only garment he wore.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The light fencing foil in his hand felt as heavy as a bar of lead to his exhausted muscles, worn out by a month of continual exercise.
fencingnounUS /ˈfensɪŋ/
a barrier that serves to enclose an area
From this reading The light fencing foil in his hand felt as heavy as a bar of lead to his exhausted muscles, worn out by a month of continual exercise.
foilverbUS /fɔɪl/
enhance by contrast
From this reading The light fencing foil in his hand felt as heavy as a bar of lead to his exhausted muscles, worn out by a month of continual exercise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _It took a very special type of man for the job--and the job was onerous, dangerous, and the only really probable reward was disaster.
garmentnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənt/
an article of clothing
From this reading "However," replied the universe, "The fact has not created in me A sense of obligation."_ Sweat covered Brion's body, trickling into the tight loincloth that was the only garment he wore.
the act of departing
From this reading But when a man who says he knows it's going to kill him asks you to join...._ _A man said to the universe: "Sir, I exist!"
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The light fencing foil in his hand felt as heavy as a bar of lead to his exhausted muscles, worn out by a month of continual exercise.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "However," replied the universe, "The fact has not created in me A sense of obligation."_ Sweat covered Brion's body, trickling into the tight loincloth that was the only garment he wore.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But when a man who says he knows it's going to kill him asks you to join...._ _A man said to the universe: "Sir, I exist!"
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The light fencing foil in his hand felt as heavy as a bar of lead to his exhausted muscles, worn out by a month of continual exercise.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But when a man who says he knows it's going to kill him asks you to join...._ _A man said to the universe: "Sir, I exist!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The light fencing foil in his hand felt as heavy as a bar of lead to his exhausted muscles, worn out by a month of continual exercise.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading "However," replied the universe, "The fact has not created in me A sense of obligation."_ Sweat covered Brion's body, trickling into the tight loincloth that was the only garment he wore.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But when a man who says he knows it's going to kill him asks you to join...._ _A man said to the universe: "Sir, I exist!"
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading These things were of no importance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "However," replied the universe, "The fact has not created in me A sense of obligation."_ Sweat covered Brion's body, trickling into the tight loincloth that was the only garment he wore.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "However," replied the universe, "The fact has not created in me A sense of obligation."_ Sweat covered Brion's body, trickling into the tight loincloth that was the only garment he wore.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _It took a very special type of man for the job--and the job was onerous, dangerous, and the only really probable reward was disaster.
it's
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From this reading But when a man who says he knows it's going to kill him asks you to join...._ _A man said to the universe: "Sir, I exist!"
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading _It took a very special type of man for the job--and the job was onerous, dangerous, and the only really probable reward was disaster.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading But when a man who says he knows it's going to kill him asks you to join...._ _A man said to the universe: "Sir, I exist!"
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading But when a man who says he knows it's going to kill him asks you to join...._ _A man said to the universe: "Sir, I exist!"
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading But when a man who says he knows it's going to kill him asks you to join...._ _A man said to the universe: "Sir, I exist!"
take somebody somewhere
From this reading The light fencing foil in his hand felt as heavy as a bar of lead to his exhausted muscles, worn out by a month of continual exercise.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The light fencing foil in his hand felt as heavy as a bar of lead to his exhausted muscles, worn out by a month of continual exercise.
loinclothnounUS /ˈlɔɪnklɔːθ/
a garment that provides covering for the loins
From this reading "However," replied the universe, "The fact has not created in me A sense of obligation."_ Sweat covered Brion's body, trickling into the tight loincloth that was the only garment he wore.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _It took a very special type of man for the job--and the job was onerous, dangerous, and the only really probable reward was disaster.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "However," replied the universe, "The fact has not created in me A sense of obligation."_ Sweat covered Brion's body, trickling into the tight loincloth that was the only garment he wore.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The light fencing foil in his hand felt as heavy as a bar of lead to his exhausted muscles, worn out by a month of continual exercise.
musclesnounUS /ˈmʌsəlz/
plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading The light fencing foil in his hand felt as heavy as a bar of lead to his exhausted muscles, worn out by a month of continual exercise.
not any; not one
From this reading These things were of no importance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "However," replied the universe, "The fact has not created in me A sense of obligation."_ Sweat covered Brion's body, trickling into the tight loincloth that was the only garment he wore.
obligationnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃən/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading "However," replied the universe, "The fact has not created in me A sense of obligation."_ Sweat covered Brion's body, trickling into the tight loincloth that was the only garment he wore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _It took a very special type of man for the job--and the job was onerous, dangerous, and the only really probable reward was disaster.
onerousadjectiveUS /ˈoʊnərəs/
not easily borne; wearing
From this reading _It took a very special type of man for the job--and the job was onerous, dangerous, and the only really probable reward was disaster.
and nothing more
From this reading _It took a very special type of man for the job--and the job was onerous, dangerous, and the only really probable reward was disaster.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The light fencing foil in his hand felt as heavy as a bar of lead to his exhausted muscles, worn out by a month of continual exercise.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading _It took a very special type of man for the job--and the job was onerous, dangerous, and the only really probable reward was disaster.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading _It took a very special type of man for the job--and the job was onerous, dangerous, and the only really probable reward was disaster.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "However," replied the universe, "The fact has not created in me A sense of obligation."_ Sweat covered Brion's body, trickling into the tight loincloth that was the only garment he wore.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading _It took a very special type of man for the job--and the job was onerous, dangerous, and the only really probable reward was disaster.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But when a man who says he knows it's going to kill him asks you to join...._ _A man said to the universe: "Sir, I exist!"
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading But when a man who says he knows it's going to kill him asks you to join...._ _A man said to the universe: "Sir, I exist!"
a general conscious awareness
From this reading "However," replied the universe, "The fact has not created in me A sense of obligation."_ Sweat covered Brion's body, trickling into the tight loincloth that was the only garment he wore.
term of address for a man
From this reading But when a man who says he knows it's going to kill him asks you to join...._ _A man said to the universe: "Sir, I exist!"
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading _It took a very special type of man for the job--and the job was onerous, dangerous, and the only really probable reward was disaster.
SweatnounUS /swet/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading "However," replied the universe, "The fact has not created in me A sense of obligation."_ Sweat covered Brion's body, trickling into the tight loincloth that was the only garment he wore.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "However," replied the universe, "The fact has not created in me A sense of obligation."_ Sweat covered Brion's body, trickling into the tight loincloth that was the only garment he wore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _It took a very special type of man for the job--and the job was onerous, dangerous, and the only really probable reward was disaster.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These things were of no importance.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading These things were of no importance.
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading "However," replied the universe, "The fact has not created in me A sense of obligation."_ Sweat covered Brion's body, trickling into the tight loincloth that was the only garment he wore.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But when a man who says he knows it's going to kill him asks you to join...._ _A man said to the universe: "Sir, I exist!"
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading _It took a very special type of man for the job--and the job was onerous, dangerous, and the only really probable reward was disaster.
tricklingverbUS /ˈtrɪklɪŋ/
-ing form of “trickle” — run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
From this reading "However," replied the universe, "The fact has not created in me A sense of obligation."_ Sweat covered Brion's body, trickling into the tight loincloth that was the only garment he wore.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading _It took a very special type of man for the job--and the job was onerous, dangerous, and the only really probable reward was disaster.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But when a man who says he knows it's going to kill him asks you to join...._ _A man said to the universe: "Sir, I exist!"
precisely as stated
From this reading _It took a very special type of man for the job--and the job was onerous, dangerous, and the only really probable reward was disaster.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _It took a very special type of man for the job--and the job was onerous, dangerous, and the only really probable reward was disaster.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These things were of no importance.
at the time that
From this reading But when a man who says he knows it's going to kill him asks you to join...._ _A man said to the universe: "Sir, I exist!"
which person or people
From this reading But when a man who says he knows it's going to kill him asks you to join...._ _A man said to the universe: "Sir, I exist!"
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading "However," replied the universe, "The fact has not created in me A sense of obligation."_ Sweat covered Brion's body, trickling into the tight loincloth that was the only garment he wore.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading The light fencing foil in his hand felt as heavy as a bar of lead to his exhausted muscles, worn out by a month of continual exercise.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But when a man who says he knows it's going to kill him asks you to join...._ _A man said to the universe: "Sir, I exist!"
