used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading I agreed to help you up to a certain point----" Voles swung around at him furiously, as a mastiff might turn on a wretched mongrel.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
react verbally
From this reading "Whether you like it or not, you've got to lump it," was the ready answer.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading I agreed to help you up to a certain point----" Voles swung around at him furiously, as a mastiff might turn on a wretched mongrel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I agreed to help you up to a certain point----" Voles swung around at him furiously, as a mastiff might turn on a wretched mongrel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
avertedverbUS /əˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “avert” — prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I agreed to help you up to a certain point----" Voles swung around at him furiously, as a mastiff might turn on a wretched mongrel.
domineeringadjectiveUS /ˌdɑːməˈnɪrɪŋ/
tending to domineer
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
don't
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From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
FIGHTSnounUS /faɪts/
plural of “fight” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
Fowle
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From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
furiouslyadverbUS /ˈfjʊriəsli/
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
From this reading I agreed to help you up to a certain point----" Voles swung around at him furiously, as a mastiff might turn on a wretched mongrel.
furtivelyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrtɪvli/
in a furtive manner
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Whether you like it or not, you've got to lump it," was the ready answer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I agreed to help you up to a certain point----" Voles swung around at him furiously, as a mastiff might turn on a wretched mongrel.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I agreed to help you up to a certain point----" Voles swung around at him furiously, as a mastiff might turn on a wretched mongrel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Whether you like it or not, you've got to lump it," was the ready answer.
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
hear with intention
From this reading "Say, listen!
lumpnounUS /lʌmp/
a compact mass
From this reading "Whether you like it or not, you've got to lump it," was the ready answer.
mastiffnounUS /ˈmæstəf/
an old breed of powerful deep-chested smooth-coated dog used chiefly as a watchdog and guard dog
From this reading I agreed to help you up to a certain point----" Voles swung around at him furiously, as a mastiff might turn on a wretched mongrel.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I agreed to help you up to a certain point----" Voles swung around at him furiously, as a mastiff might turn on a wretched mongrel.
a particular point in time
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
mongrelnoun
derogatory term for a variation that is not genuine; something irregular or inferior or of dubious origin
From this reading I agreed to help you up to a certain point----" Voles swung around at him furiously, as a mastiff might turn on a wretched mongrel.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Whether you like it or not, you've got to lump it," was the ready answer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I agreed to help you up to a certain point----" Voles swung around at him furiously, as a mastiff might turn on a wretched mongrel.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Whether you like it or not, you've got to lump it," was the ready answer.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading I agreed to help you up to a certain point----" Voles swung around at him furiously, as a mastiff might turn on a wretched mongrel.
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "Whether you like it or not, you've got to lump it," was the ready answer.
RUNSnounUS /rʌnz/
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
express in words
From this reading "Say, listen!
scoundrelnounUS /ˈskaʊndrəl/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I don't see that.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading I agreed to help you up to a certain point----" Voles swung around at him furiously, as a mastiff might turn on a wretched mongrel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I don't see that.
that's
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From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Whether you like it or not, you've got to lump it," was the ready answer.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading I agreed to help you up to a certain point----" Voles swung around at him furiously, as a mastiff might turn on a wretched mongrel.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I agreed to help you up to a certain point----" Voles swung around at him furiously, as a mastiff might turn on a wretched mongrel.
VolesnounUS /voʊlz/
plural of “vole” — any of various small mouselike rodents of the family Cricetidae (especially of genus Microtus) having a stout short-tailed body and inconspicuous ears and inhabiting fields or meadows
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Whether you like it or not, you've got to lump it," was the ready answer.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
at the time that
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "Whether you like it or not, you've got to lump it," was the ready answer.
whiskynounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
which person or people
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading I agreed to help you up to a certain point----" Voles swung around at him furiously, as a mastiff might turn on a wretched mongrel.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Whether you like it or not, you've got to lump it," was the ready answer.
you've
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From this reading "Whether you like it or not, you've got to lump it," was the ready answer.
