used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dory was wise enough to see, on the instant, that the impulsive attack of the engineer was a great mistake; but it was too late to correct it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The engineer was evidently suffering under the humiliation of his former defeat; and now he was seeking to satisfy his revengeful feelings rather than gain any point, for Lingerwell had offered to “fix up the matter.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The engineer was evidently suffering under the humiliation of his former defeat; and now he was seeking to satisfy his revengeful feelings rather than gain any point, for Lingerwell had offered to “fix up the matter.”
ASSAULTnounUS /əˈsɔːlt/
close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading THE IMPULSIVE ASSAULT OF THE ENGINEER.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Dory was wise enough to see, on the instant, that the impulsive attack of the engineer was a great mistake; but it was too late to correct it.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading His onslaught was so sudden and unexpected that Lingerwell was borne down beneath him.
blunderverbUS /ˈblʌndər/
commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
From this reading In this case his sympathies were not “with the bottom dog;” for the engineer had the right on his side, in spite of his blunder.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading His onslaught was so sudden and unexpected that Lingerwell was borne down beneath him.
the lower side of anything
From this reading In this case his sympathies were not “with the bottom dog;” for the engineer had the right on his side, in spite of his blunder.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dory was wise enough to see, on the instant, that the impulsive attack of the engineer was a great mistake; but it was too late to correct it.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In this case his sympathies were not “with the bottom dog;” for the engineer had the right on his side, in spite of his blunder.
make right or correct
From this reading Dory was wise enough to see, on the instant, that the impulsive attack of the engineer was a great mistake; but it was too late to correct it.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading The engineer was evidently suffering under the humiliation of his former defeat; and now he was seeking to satisfy his revengeful feelings rather than gain any point, for Lingerwell had offered to “fix up the matter.”
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading In this case his sympathies were not “with the bottom dog;” for the engineer had the right on his side, in spite of his blunder.
DorynounUS /ˈdɔːri/
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading Dory was wise enough to see, on the instant, that the impulsive attack of the engineer was a great mistake; but it was too late to correct it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading His onslaught was so sudden and unexpected that Lingerwell was borne down beneath him.
ENGINEERnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading THE IMPULSIVE ASSAULT OF THE ENGINEER.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Dory was wise enough to see, on the instant, that the impulsive attack of the engineer was a great mistake; but it was too late to correct it.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The engineer was evidently suffering under the humiliation of his former defeat; and now he was seeking to satisfy his revengeful feelings rather than gain any point, for Lingerwell had offered to “fix up the matter.”
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading The engineer was evidently suffering under the humiliation of his former defeat; and now he was seeking to satisfy his revengeful feelings rather than gain any point, for Lingerwell had offered to “fix up the matter.”
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading The engineer was evidently suffering under the humiliation of his former defeat; and now he was seeking to satisfy his revengeful feelings rather than gain any point, for Lingerwell had offered to “fix up the matter.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The engineer was evidently suffering under the humiliation of his former defeat; and now he was seeking to satisfy his revengeful feelings rather than gain any point, for Lingerwell had offered to “fix up the matter.”
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The engineer was evidently suffering under the humiliation of his former defeat; and now he was seeking to satisfy his revengeful feelings rather than gain any point, for Lingerwell had offered to “fix up the matter.”
obtain
From this reading The engineer was evidently suffering under the humiliation of his former defeat; and now he was seeking to satisfy his revengeful feelings rather than gain any point, for Lingerwell had offered to “fix up the matter.”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Dory was wise enough to see, on the instant, that the impulsive attack of the engineer was a great mistake; but it was too late to correct it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The engineer was evidently suffering under the humiliation of his former defeat; and now he was seeking to satisfy his revengeful feelings rather than gain any point, for Lingerwell had offered to “fix up the matter.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The engineer was evidently suffering under the humiliation of his former defeat; and now he was seeking to satisfy his revengeful feelings rather than gain any point, for Lingerwell had offered to “fix up the matter.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His onslaught was so sudden and unexpected that Lingerwell was borne down beneath him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The engineer was evidently suffering under the humiliation of his former defeat; and now he was seeking to satisfy his revengeful feelings rather than gain any point, for Lingerwell had offered to “fix up the matter.”
humiliationnounUS /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/
state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
From this reading The engineer was evidently suffering under the humiliation of his former defeat; and now he was seeking to satisfy his revengeful feelings rather than gain any point, for Lingerwell had offered to “fix up the matter.”
IMPULSIVEadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪv/
proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus
From this reading THE IMPULSIVE ASSAULT OF THE ENGINEER.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this case his sympathies were not “with the bottom dog;” for the engineer had the right on his side, in spite of his blunder.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Dory was wise enough to see, on the instant, that the impulsive attack of the engineer was a great mistake; but it was too late to correct it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Dory was wise enough to see, on the instant, that the impulsive attack of the engineer was a great mistake; but it was too late to correct it.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Dory was wise enough to see, on the instant, that the impulsive attack of the engineer was a great mistake; but it was too late to correct it.
Lingerwell
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From this reading The engineer was evidently suffering under the humiliation of his former defeat; and now he was seeking to satisfy his revengeful feelings rather than gain any point, for Lingerwell had offered to “fix up the matter.”
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The engineer was evidently suffering under the humiliation of his former defeat; and now he was seeking to satisfy his revengeful feelings rather than gain any point, for Lingerwell had offered to “fix up the matter.”
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Dory was wise enough to see, on the instant, that the impulsive attack of the engineer was a great mistake; but it was too late to correct it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In this case his sympathies were not “with the bottom dog;” for the engineer had the right on his side, in spite of his blunder.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The engineer was evidently suffering under the humiliation of his former defeat; and now he was seeking to satisfy his revengeful feelings rather than gain any point, for Lingerwell had offered to “fix up the matter.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE IMPULSIVE ASSAULT OF THE ENGINEER.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The engineer was evidently suffering under the humiliation of his former defeat; and now he was seeking to satisfy his revengeful feelings rather than gain any point, for Lingerwell had offered to “fix up the matter.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dory was wise enough to see, on the instant, that the impulsive attack of the engineer was a great mistake; but it was too late to correct it.
onslaughtnounUS /ˈɔːnslɔːt/
a sudden and severe onset of trouble
From this reading His onslaught was so sudden and unexpected that Lingerwell was borne down beneath him.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The engineer was evidently suffering under the humiliation of his former defeat; and now he was seeking to satisfy his revengeful feelings rather than gain any point, for Lingerwell had offered to “fix up the matter.”
on the contrary
From this reading The engineer was evidently suffering under the humiliation of his former defeat; and now he was seeking to satisfy his revengeful feelings rather than gain any point, for Lingerwell had offered to “fix up the matter.”
revengefuladjective
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
From this reading The engineer was evidently suffering under the humiliation of his former defeat; and now he was seeking to satisfy his revengeful feelings rather than gain any point, for Lingerwell had offered to “fix up the matter.”
precisely, exactly
From this reading In this case his sympathies were not “with the bottom dog;” for the engineer had the right on his side, in spite of his blunder.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading The engineer was evidently suffering under the humiliation of his former defeat; and now he was seeking to satisfy his revengeful feelings rather than gain any point, for Lingerwell had offered to “fix up the matter.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Dory was wise enough to see, on the instant, that the impulsive attack of the engineer was a great mistake; but it was too late to correct it.
the act of searching for something
From this reading The engineer was evidently suffering under the humiliation of his former defeat; and now he was seeking to satisfy his revengeful feelings rather than gain any point, for Lingerwell had offered to “fix up the matter.”
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading In this case his sympathies were not “with the bottom dog;” for the engineer had the right on his side, in spite of his blunder.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His onslaught was so sudden and unexpected that Lingerwell was borne down beneath him.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In this case his sympathies were not “with the bottom dog;” for the engineer had the right on his side, in spite of his blunder.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading His onslaught was so sudden and unexpected that Lingerwell was borne down beneath him.
a state of acute pain
From this reading The engineer was evidently suffering under the humiliation of his former defeat; and now he was seeking to satisfy his revengeful feelings rather than gain any point, for Lingerwell had offered to “fix up the matter.”
sympathiesnounUS /ˈsɪmpəθiz/
plural of “sympathy” — an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading In this case his sympathies were not “with the bottom dog;” for the engineer had the right on his side, in spite of his blunder.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The engineer was evidently suffering under the humiliation of his former defeat; and now he was seeking to satisfy his revengeful feelings rather than gain any point, for Lingerwell had offered to “fix up the matter.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His onslaught was so sudden and unexpected that Lingerwell was borne down beneath him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE IMPULSIVE ASSAULT OF THE ENGINEER.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this case his sympathies were not “with the bottom dog;” for the engineer had the right on his side, in spite of his blunder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The engineer was evidently suffering under the humiliation of his former defeat; and now he was seeking to satisfy his revengeful feelings rather than gain any point, for Lingerwell had offered to “fix up the matter.”
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Dory was wise enough to see, on the instant, that the impulsive attack of the engineer was a great mistake; but it was too late to correct it.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The engineer was evidently suffering under the humiliation of his former defeat; and now he was seeking to satisfy his revengeful feelings rather than gain any point, for Lingerwell had offered to “fix up the matter.”
not expected or anticipated
From this reading His onslaught was so sudden and unexpected that Lingerwell was borne down beneath him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The engineer was evidently suffering under the humiliation of his former defeat; and now he was seeking to satisfy his revengeful feelings rather than gain any point, for Lingerwell had offered to “fix up the matter.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The engineer was evidently suffering under the humiliation of his former defeat; and now he was seeking to satisfy his revengeful feelings rather than gain any point, for Lingerwell had offered to “fix up the matter.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In this case his sympathies were not “with the bottom dog;” for the engineer had the right on his side, in spite of his blunder.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Dory was wise enough to see, on the instant, that the impulsive attack of the engineer was a great mistake; but it was too late to correct it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In this case his sympathies were not “with the bottom dog;” for the engineer had the right on his side, in spite of his blunder.
