used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And, indeed, the tactics employed were considered all right by their comrades, so in a way it could not be said that they fought by underhand methods.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading And, indeed, the tactics employed were considered all right by their comrades, so in a way it could not be said that they fought by underhand methods.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among these might be numbered an inordinate love of fighting.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Among these might be numbered an inordinate love of fighting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FIGHT As is usually the case with men who live close to nature, the lumberjacks in Mr. Scott’s logging camp possessed many rough virtues, and, it must be confessed, some equally strong vices.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE FIGHT As is usually the case with men who live close to nature, the lumberjacks in Mr. Scott’s logging camp possessed many rough virtues, and, it must be confessed, some equally strong vices.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE FIGHT As is usually the case with men who live close to nature, the lumberjacks in Mr. Scott’s logging camp possessed many rough virtues, and, it must be confessed, some equally strong vices.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the contrary, the one thing that the lumberman desired was to put his opponent out of the running, either by fair means or foul.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE FIGHT As is usually the case with men who live close to nature, the lumberjacks in Mr. Scott’s logging camp possessed many rough virtues, and, it must be confessed, some equally strong vices.
an occurrence of something
From this reading THE FIGHT As is usually the case with men who live close to nature, the lumberjacks in Mr. Scott’s logging camp possessed many rough virtues, and, it must be confessed, some equally strong vices.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading THE FIGHT As is usually the case with men who live close to nature, the lumberjacks in Mr. Scott’s logging camp possessed many rough virtues, and, it must be confessed, some equally strong vices.
combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading And fighting among these elemental natures was not the honorable stand-up-and-fight-and-don’t-hit-a-man-when-he’s-down style of combat that our Scouts were used to considering it.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading And, indeed, the tactics employed were considered all right by their comrades, so in a way it could not be said that they fought by underhand methods.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading THE FIGHT As is usually the case with men who live close to nature, the lumberjacks in Mr. Scott’s logging camp possessed many rough virtues, and, it must be confessed, some equally strong vices.
carefully weighed
From this reading And, indeed, the tactics employed were considered all right by their comrades, so in a way it could not be said that they fought by underhand methods.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading And fighting among these elemental natures was not the honorable stand-up-and-fight-and-don’t-hit-a-man-when-he’s-down style of combat that our Scouts were used to considering it.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading On the contrary, the one thing that the lumberman desired was to put his opponent out of the running, either by fair means or foul.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And, indeed, the tactics employed were considered all right by their comrades, so in a way it could not be said that they fought by underhand methods.
wanted intensely
From this reading On the contrary, the one thing that the lumberman desired was to put his opponent out of the running, either by fair means or foul.
one or the other of two
From this reading On the contrary, the one thing that the lumberman desired was to put his opponent out of the running, either by fair means or foul.
elementaladjectiveUS /ˌeləˈmentəl/
relating to or being an element
From this reading And fighting among these elemental natures was not the honorable stand-up-and-fight-and-don’t-hit-a-man-when-he’s-down style of combat that our Scouts were used to considering it.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading And, indeed, the tactics employed were considered all right by their comrades, so in a way it could not be said that they fought by underhand methods.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading THE FIGHT As is usually the case with men who live close to nature, the lumberjacks in Mr. Scott’s logging camp possessed many rough virtues, and, it must be confessed, some equally strong vices.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading On the contrary, the one thing that the lumberman desired was to put his opponent out of the running, either by fair means or foul.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading THE FIGHT As is usually the case with men who live close to nature, the lumberjacks in Mr. Scott’s logging camp possessed many rough virtues, and, it must be confessed, some equally strong vices.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Among these might be numbered an inordinate love of fighting.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading And, indeed, the tactics employed were considered all right by their comrades, so in a way it could not be said that they fought by underhand methods.
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading On the contrary, the one thing that the lumberman desired was to put his opponent out of the running, either by fair means or foul.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the contrary, the one thing that the lumberman desired was to put his opponent out of the running, either by fair means or foul.
honorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading And fighting among these elemental natures was not the honorable stand-up-and-fight-and-don’t-hit-a-man-when-he’s-down style of combat that our Scouts were used to considering it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FIGHT As is usually the case with men who live close to nature, the lumberjacks in Mr. Scott’s logging camp possessed many rough virtues, and, it must be confessed, some equally strong vices.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading And, indeed, the tactics employed were considered all right by their comrades, so in a way it could not be said that they fought by underhand methods.
inordinateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɔːrdənɪt/
beyond normal limits
From this reading Among these might be numbered an inordinate love of fighting.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FIGHT As is usually the case with men who live close to nature, the lumberjacks in Mr. Scott’s logging camp possessed many rough virtues, and, it must be confessed, some equally strong vices.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE FIGHT As is usually the case with men who live close to nature, the lumberjacks in Mr. Scott’s logging camp possessed many rough virtues, and, it must be confessed, some equally strong vices.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading THE FIGHT As is usually the case with men who live close to nature, the lumberjacks in Mr. Scott’s logging camp possessed many rough virtues, and, it must be confessed, some equally strong vices.
loggingnounUS /ˈlɔːɡɪŋ/
the work of cutting down trees for timber
From this reading THE FIGHT As is usually the case with men who live close to nature, the lumberjacks in Mr. Scott’s logging camp possessed many rough virtues, and, it must be confessed, some equally strong vices.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Among these might be numbered an inordinate love of fighting.
lumberjacks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE FIGHT As is usually the case with men who live close to nature, the lumberjacks in Mr. Scott’s logging camp possessed many rough virtues, and, it must be confessed, some equally strong vices.
lumbermannounUS /ˈlʌmbərmən/
a person who fells trees
From this reading On the contrary, the one thing that the lumberman desired was to put his opponent out of the running, either by fair means or foul.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading THE FIGHT As is usually the case with men who live close to nature, the lumberjacks in Mr. Scott’s logging camp possessed many rough virtues, and, it must be confessed, some equally strong vices.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading On the contrary, the one thing that the lumberman desired was to put his opponent out of the running, either by fair means or foul.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE FIGHT As is usually the case with men who live close to nature, the lumberjacks in Mr. Scott’s logging camp possessed many rough virtues, and, it must be confessed, some equally strong vices.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading And, indeed, the tactics employed were considered all right by their comrades, so in a way it could not be said that they fought by underhand methods.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Among these might be numbered an inordinate love of fighting.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE FIGHT As is usually the case with men who live close to nature, the lumberjacks in Mr. Scott’s logging camp possessed many rough virtues, and, it must be confessed, some equally strong vices.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading THE FIGHT As is usually the case with men who live close to nature, the lumberjacks in Mr. Scott’s logging camp possessed many rough virtues, and, it must be confessed, some equally strong vices.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading THE FIGHT As is usually the case with men who live close to nature, the lumberjacks in Mr. Scott’s logging camp possessed many rough virtues, and, it must be confessed, some equally strong vices.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading And fighting among these elemental natures was not the honorable stand-up-and-fight-and-don’t-hit-a-man-when-he’s-down style of combat that our Scouts were used to considering it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And fighting among these elemental natures was not the honorable stand-up-and-fight-and-don’t-hit-a-man-when-he’s-down style of combat that our Scouts were used to considering it.
numberedverbUS /ˈnʌmbərd/
past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity
From this reading Among these might be numbered an inordinate love of fighting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Among these might be numbered an inordinate love of fighting.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the contrary, the one thing that the lumberman desired was to put his opponent out of the running, either by fair means or foul.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On the contrary, the one thing that the lumberman desired was to put his opponent out of the running, either by fair means or foul.
opponentnounUS /əˈpoʊnənt/
a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading On the contrary, the one thing that the lumberman desired was to put his opponent out of the running, either by fair means or foul.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On the contrary, the one thing that the lumberman desired was to put his opponent out of the running, either by fair means or foul.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading And fighting among these elemental natures was not the honorable stand-up-and-fight-and-don’t-hit-a-man-when-he’s-down style of combat that our Scouts were used to considering it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On the contrary, the one thing that the lumberman desired was to put his opponent out of the running, either by fair means or foul.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading THE FIGHT As is usually the case with men who live close to nature, the lumberjacks in Mr. Scott’s logging camp possessed many rough virtues, and, it must be confessed, some equally strong vices.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On the contrary, the one thing that the lumberman desired was to put his opponent out of the running, either by fair means or foul.
precisely, exactly
From this reading And, indeed, the tactics employed were considered all right by their comrades, so in a way it could not be said that they fought by underhand methods.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading THE FIGHT As is usually the case with men who live close to nature, the lumberjacks in Mr. Scott’s logging camp possessed many rough virtues, and, it must be confessed, some equally strong vices.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading On the contrary, the one thing that the lumberman desired was to put his opponent out of the running, either by fair means or foul.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading And, indeed, the tactics employed were considered all right by their comrades, so in a way it could not be said that they fought by underhand methods.
Scott'snounUS /skɑːts/
possessive form of “scott” — award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading THE FIGHT As is usually the case with men who live close to nature, the lumberjacks in Mr. Scott’s logging camp possessed many rough virtues, and, it must be confessed, some equally strong vices.
ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading And fighting among these elemental natures was not the honorable stand-up-and-fight-and-don’t-hit-a-man-when-he’s-down style of combat that our Scouts were used to considering it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And, indeed, the tactics employed were considered all right by their comrades, so in a way it could not be said that they fought by underhand methods.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE FIGHT As is usually the case with men who live close to nature, the lumberjacks in Mr. Scott’s logging camp possessed many rough virtues, and, it must be confessed, some equally strong vices.
stand-up-and-fight-and-don't-hit-a-man-when-he's-down
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And fighting among these elemental natures was not the honorable stand-up-and-fight-and-don’t-hit-a-man-when-he’s-down style of combat that our Scouts were used to considering it.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading THE FIGHT As is usually the case with men who live close to nature, the lumberjacks in Mr. Scott’s logging camp possessed many rough virtues, and, it must be confessed, some equally strong vices.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And fighting among these elemental natures was not the honorable stand-up-and-fight-and-don’t-hit-a-man-when-he’s-down style of combat that our Scouts were used to considering it.
tacticsnounUS /ˈtæktɪks/
the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy
From this reading And, indeed, the tactics employed were considered all right by their comrades, so in a way it could not be said that they fought by underhand methods.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And fighting among these elemental natures was not the honorable stand-up-and-fight-and-don’t-hit-a-man-when-he’s-down style of combat that our Scouts were used to considering it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIGHT As is usually the case with men who live close to nature, the lumberjacks in Mr. Scott’s logging camp possessed many rough virtues, and, it must be confessed, some equally strong vices.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And, indeed, the tactics employed were considered all right by their comrades, so in a way it could not be said that they fought by underhand methods.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Among these might be numbered an inordinate love of fighting.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And, indeed, the tactics employed were considered all right by their comrades, so in a way it could not be said that they fought by underhand methods.
a special situation
From this reading On the contrary, the one thing that the lumberman desired was to put his opponent out of the running, either by fair means or foul.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FIGHT As is usually the case with men who live close to nature, the lumberjacks in Mr. Scott’s logging camp possessed many rough virtues, and, it must be confessed, some equally strong vices.
underhandadjective
with hand brought forward and up from below shoulder level
From this reading And, indeed, the tactics employed were considered all right by their comrades, so in a way it could not be said that they fought by underhand methods.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading And fighting among these elemental natures was not the honorable stand-up-and-fight-and-don’t-hit-a-man-when-he’s-down style of combat that our Scouts were used to considering it.
under normal conditions
From this reading THE FIGHT As is usually the case with men who live close to nature, the lumberjacks in Mr. Scott’s logging camp possessed many rough virtues, and, it must be confessed, some equally strong vices.
vicesnounUS /ˈvaɪsəz/
plural of “vice” — moral weakness
From this reading THE FIGHT As is usually the case with men who live close to nature, the lumberjacks in Mr. Scott’s logging camp possessed many rough virtues, and, it must be confessed, some equally strong vices.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading THE FIGHT As is usually the case with men who live close to nature, the lumberjacks in Mr. Scott’s logging camp possessed many rough virtues, and, it must be confessed, some equally strong vices.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And fighting among these elemental natures was not the honorable stand-up-and-fight-and-don’t-hit-a-man-when-he’s-down style of combat that our Scouts were used to considering it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And, indeed, the tactics employed were considered all right by their comrades, so in a way it could not be said that they fought by underhand methods.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And fighting among these elemental natures was not the honorable stand-up-and-fight-and-don’t-hit-a-man-when-he’s-down style of combat that our Scouts were used to considering it.
which person or people
From this reading THE FIGHT As is usually the case with men who live close to nature, the lumberjacks in Mr. Scott’s logging camp possessed many rough virtues, and, it must be confessed, some equally strong vices.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE FIGHT As is usually the case with men who live close to nature, the lumberjacks in Mr. Scott’s logging camp possessed many rough virtues, and, it must be confessed, some equally strong vices.
