used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "If he wins this fight," thought Fitz Hugh, "how can I do him a harm?
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading But the roar of battle on the right, and the suspense and imminence of battle on the left, absorbed the attention of even this wounded and angry spirit, as, indeed, they might have absorbed that of any being not more or less than human.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading And yet," he added, "how can I help it?"
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Fitz Hugh tried to think of his injury, and to steel himself against his chief.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And yet," he added, "how can I help it?"
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading But the roar of battle on the right, and the suspense and imminence of battle on the left, absorbed the attention of even this wounded and angry spirit, as, indeed, they might have absorbed that of any being not more or less than human.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But the roar of battle on the right, and the suspense and imminence of battle on the left, absorbed the attention of even this wounded and angry spirit, as, indeed, they might have absorbed that of any being not more or less than human.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But the roar of battle on the right, and the suspense and imminence of battle on the left, absorbed the attention of even this wounded and angry spirit, as, indeed, they might have absorbed that of any being not more or less than human.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading But the roar of battle on the right, and the suspense and imminence of battle on the left, absorbed the attention of even this wounded and angry spirit, as, indeed, they might have absorbed that of any being not more or less than human.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading But the roar of battle on the right, and the suspense and imminence of battle on the left, absorbed the attention of even this wounded and angry spirit, as, indeed, they might have absorbed that of any being not more or less than human.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But the roar of battle on the right, and the suspense and imminence of battle on the left, absorbed the attention of even this wounded and angry spirit, as, indeed, they might have absorbed that of any being not more or less than human.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the roar of battle on the right, and the suspense and imminence of battle on the left, absorbed the attention of even this wounded and angry spirit, as, indeed, they might have absorbed that of any being not more or less than human.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "If he wins this fight," thought Fitz Hugh, "how can I do him a harm?
a person who is in charge
From this reading Fitz Hugh tried to think of his injury, and to steel himself against his chief.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "If he wins this fight," thought Fitz Hugh, "how can I do him a harm?
divisible by two
From this reading But the roar of battle on the right, and the suspense and imminence of battle on the left, absorbed the attention of even this wounded and angry spirit, as, indeed, they might have absorbed that of any being not more or less than human.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading "If he wins this fight," thought Fitz Hugh, "how can I do him a harm?
Fitz
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From this reading "If he wins this fight," thought Fitz Hugh, "how can I do him a harm?
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading "If he wins this fight," thought Fitz Hugh, "how can I do him a harm?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But the roar of battle on the right, and the suspense and imminence of battle on the left, absorbed the attention of even this wounded and angry spirit, as, indeed, they might have absorbed that of any being not more or less than human.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If he wins this fight," thought Fitz Hugh, "how can I do him a harm?
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading And yet," he added, "how can I help it?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If he wins this fight," thought Fitz Hugh, "how can I do him a harm?
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Fitz Hugh tried to think of his injury, and to steel himself against his chief.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Fitz Hugh tried to think of his injury, and to steel himself against his chief.
how
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From this reading "If he wins this fight," thought Fitz Hugh, "how can I do him a harm?
Hugh
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From this reading "If he wins this fight," thought Fitz Hugh, "how can I do him a harm?
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading But the roar of battle on the right, and the suspense and imminence of battle on the left, absorbed the attention of even this wounded and angry spirit, as, indeed, they might have absorbed that of any being not more or less than human.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If he wins this fight," thought Fitz Hugh, "how can I do him a harm?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If he wins this fight," thought Fitz Hugh, "how can I do him a harm?
imminencenounUS /ˈɪmənəns/
the state of being imminent and liable to happen soon
From this reading But the roar of battle on the right, and the suspense and imminence of battle on the left, absorbed the attention of even this wounded and angry spirit, as, indeed, they might have absorbed that of any being not more or less than human.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading But the roar of battle on the right, and the suspense and imminence of battle on the left, absorbed the attention of even this wounded and angry spirit, as, indeed, they might have absorbed that of any being not more or less than human.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading Fitz Hugh tried to think of his injury, and to steel himself against his chief.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And yet," he added, "how can I help it?"
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading But the roar of battle on the right, and the suspense and imminence of battle on the left, absorbed the attention of even this wounded and angry spirit, as, indeed, they might have absorbed that of any being not more or less than human.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But the roar of battle on the right, and the suspense and imminence of battle on the left, absorbed the attention of even this wounded and angry spirit, as, indeed, they might have absorbed that of any being not more or less than human.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But the roar of battle on the right, and the suspense and imminence of battle on the left, absorbed the attention of even this wounded and angry spirit, as, indeed, they might have absorbed that of any being not more or less than human.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Minutes passed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But the roar of battle on the right, and the suspense and imminence of battle on the left, absorbed the attention of even this wounded and angry spirit, as, indeed, they might have absorbed that of any being not more or less than human.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the roar of battle on the right, and the suspense and imminence of battle on the left, absorbed the attention of even this wounded and angry spirit, as, indeed, they might have absorbed that of any being not more or less than human.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fitz Hugh tried to think of his injury, and to steel himself against his chief.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But the roar of battle on the right, and the suspense and imminence of battle on the left, absorbed the attention of even this wounded and angry spirit, as, indeed, they might have absorbed that of any being not more or less than human.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But the roar of battle on the right, and the suspense and imminence of battle on the left, absorbed the attention of even this wounded and angry spirit, as, indeed, they might have absorbed that of any being not more or less than human.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Minutes passed.
precisely, exactly
From this reading But the roar of battle on the right, and the suspense and imminence of battle on the left, absorbed the attention of even this wounded and angry spirit, as, indeed, they might have absorbed that of any being not more or less than human.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading But the roar of battle on the right, and the suspense and imminence of battle on the left, absorbed the attention of even this wounded and angry spirit, as, indeed, they might have absorbed that of any being not more or less than human.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading But the roar of battle on the right, and the suspense and imminence of battle on the left, absorbed the attention of even this wounded and angry spirit, as, indeed, they might have absorbed that of any being not more or less than human.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading Fitz Hugh tried to think of his injury, and to steel himself against his chief.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading But the roar of battle on the right, and the suspense and imminence of battle on the left, absorbed the attention of even this wounded and angry spirit, as, indeed, they might have absorbed that of any being not more or less than human.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But the roar of battle on the right, and the suspense and imminence of battle on the left, absorbed the attention of even this wounded and angry spirit, as, indeed, they might have absorbed that of any being not more or less than human.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But the roar of battle on the right, and the suspense and imminence of battle on the left, absorbed the attention of even this wounded and angry spirit, as, indeed, they might have absorbed that of any being not more or less than human.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But the roar of battle on the right, and the suspense and imminence of battle on the left, absorbed the attention of even this wounded and angry spirit, as, indeed, they might have absorbed that of any being not more or less than human.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the roar of battle on the right, and the suspense and imminence of battle on the left, absorbed the attention of even this wounded and angry spirit, as, indeed, they might have absorbed that of any being not more or less than human.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Fitz Hugh tried to think of his injury, and to steel himself against his chief.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "If he wins this fight," thought Fitz Hugh, "how can I do him a harm?
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "If he wins this fight," thought Fitz Hugh, "how can I do him a harm?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fitz Hugh tried to think of his injury, and to steel himself against his chief.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Fitz Hugh tried to think of his injury, and to steel himself against his chief.
winsnounUS /wɪnz/
plural of “win” — a victory (as in a race or other competition)
From this reading "If he wins this fight," thought Fitz Hugh, "how can I do him a harm?
people who are wounded
From this reading But the roar of battle on the right, and the suspense and imminence of battle on the left, absorbed the attention of even this wounded and angry spirit, as, indeed, they might have absorbed that of any being not more or less than human.
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet," he added, "how can I help it?"
