used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With doubled up fists, firmly planted in a scientific attitude of defence, Jack awaited the onslaught.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading However burly his opponent was, he had never been taught even the rudiments of what has been called the “noble art” of self-defense.
assailantnounUS /əˈseɪlənt/
someone who attacks
From this reading “I’ll teach you a lesson!” bellowed his assailant.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading With doubled up fists, firmly planted in a scientific attitude of defence, Jack awaited the onslaught.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading With doubled up fists, firmly planted in a scientific attitude of defence, Jack awaited the onslaught.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading However burly his opponent was, he had never been taught even the rudiments of what has been called the “noble art” of self-defense.
BEHINDprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading THE MAN BEHIND THE MYSTERY.
bellowedverbUS /ˈbeloʊd/
past form of “bellow” — shout loudly and without restraint
From this reading “I’ll teach you a lesson!” bellowed his assailant.
burlyadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrli/
muscular and heavily built
From this reading However burly his opponent was, he had never been taught even the rudiments of what has been called the “noble art” of self-defense.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jack said nothing, but stood his ground firmly.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading However burly his opponent was, he had never been taught even the rudiments of what has been called the “noble art” of self-defense.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading With doubled up fists, firmly planted in a scientific attitude of defence, Jack awaited the onslaught.
doubledadjectiveUS /ˈdʌbəld/
twice as great or many
From this reading With doubled up fists, firmly planted in a scientific attitude of defence, Jack awaited the onslaught.
divisible by two
From this reading However burly his opponent was, he had never been taught even the rudiments of what has been called the “noble art” of self-defense.
with resolute determination
From this reading With doubled up fists, firmly planted in a scientific attitude of defence, Jack awaited the onslaught.
fistsnounUS /fɪsts/
plural of “fist” — a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading With doubled up fists, firmly planted in a scientific attitude of defence, Jack awaited the onslaught.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Jack said nothing, but stood his ground firmly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading However burly his opponent was, he had never been taught even the rudiments of what has been called the “noble art” of self-defense.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading However burly his opponent was, he had never been taught even the rudiments of what has been called the “noble art” of self-defense.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading However burly his opponent was, he had never been taught even the rudiments of what has been called the “noble art” of self-defense.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I’ll teach you a lesson!” bellowed his assailant.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However burly his opponent was, he had never been taught even the rudiments of what has been called the “noble art” of self-defense.
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From this reading “I’ll teach you a lesson!” bellowed his assailant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With doubled up fists, firmly planted in a scientific attitude of defence, Jack awaited the onslaught.
a small worthless amount
From this reading With doubled up fists, firmly planted in a scientific attitude of defence, Jack awaited the onslaught.
a unit of instruction
From this reading “I’ll teach you a lesson!” bellowed his assailant.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN BEHIND THE MYSTERY.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading THE MAN BEHIND THE MYSTERY.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading However burly his opponent was, he had never been taught even the rudiments of what has been called the “noble art” of self-defense.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading However burly his opponent was, he had never been taught even the rudiments of what has been called the “noble art” of self-defense.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Jack said nothing, but stood his ground firmly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With doubled up fists, firmly planted in a scientific attitude of defence, Jack awaited the onslaught.
onslaughtnounUS /ˈɔːnslɔːt/
a sudden and severe onset of trouble
From this reading With doubled up fists, firmly planted in a scientific attitude of defence, Jack awaited the onslaught.
opponentnounUS /əˈpoʊnənt/
a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading However burly his opponent was, he had never been taught even the rudiments of what has been called the “noble art” of self-defense.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading With doubled up fists, firmly planted in a scientific attitude of defence, Jack awaited the onslaught.
rudimentsnounUS /ˈruːdɪmənts/
a statement of fundamental facts or principles
From this reading However burly his opponent was, he had never been taught even the rudiments of what has been called the “noble art” of self-defense.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Jack said nothing, but stood his ground firmly.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading With doubled up fists, firmly planted in a scientific attitude of defence, Jack awaited the onslaught.
self-defensenounUS /ˌselfdɪˈfens/
the act of defending yourself
From this reading However burly his opponent was, he had never been taught even the rudiments of what has been called the “noble art” of self-defense.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Jack said nothing, but stood his ground firmly.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading However burly his opponent was, he had never been taught even the rudiments of what has been called the “noble art” of self-defense.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading “I’ll teach you a lesson!” bellowed his assailant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN BEHIND THE MYSTERY.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading With doubled up fists, firmly planted in a scientific attitude of defence, Jack awaited the onslaught.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading However burly his opponent was, he had never been taught even the rudiments of what has been called the “noble art” of self-defense.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading However burly his opponent was, he had never been taught even the rudiments of what has been called the “noble art” of self-defense.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With doubled up fists, firmly planted in a scientific attitude of defence, Jack awaited the onslaught.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I’ll teach you a lesson!” bellowed his assailant.
