used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MAKING A GOOD JOB OF IT A fight between two boys is not a very pleasant subject with which to deal.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In this particular circumstance there were, however, mitigating conditions that would almost make it a pleasure to describe the battle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hugh was standing up for the rights of the weak, and had only plunged into the scrimmage when he saw that Nick had treated Owen in a most cruel manner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There could be no half-way measures in handling so crafty and unprincipled a customer as the town bully.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading In this particular circumstance there were, however, mitigating conditions that would almost make it a pleasure to describe the battle.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There could be no half-way measures in handling so crafty and unprincipled a customer as the town bully.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading MAKING A GOOD JOB OF IT A fight between two boys is not a very pleasant subject with which to deal.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading MAKING A GOOD JOB OF IT A fight between two boys is not a very pleasant subject with which to deal.
bullynounUS /ˈbʊli/
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading There could be no half-way measures in handling so crafty and unprincipled a customer as the town bully.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Once he started in and he meant business.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading In this particular circumstance there were, however, mitigating conditions that would almost make it a pleasure to describe the battle.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading In this particular circumstance there were, however, mitigating conditions that would almost make it a pleasure to describe the battle.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There could be no half-way measures in handling so crafty and unprincipled a customer as the town bully.
craftyadjectiveUS /ˈkræfti/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading There could be no half-way measures in handling so crafty and unprincipled a customer as the town bully.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Hugh was standing up for the rights of the weak, and had only plunged into the scrimmage when he saw that Nick had treated Owen in a most cruel manner.
customernounUS /ˈkʌstəmər/
someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading There could be no half-way measures in handling so crafty and unprincipled a customer as the town bully.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading MAKING A GOOD JOB OF IT A fight between two boys is not a very pleasant subject with which to deal.
give a description of
From this reading In this particular circumstance there were, however, mitigating conditions that would almost make it a pleasure to describe the battle.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading MAKING A GOOD JOB OF IT A fight between two boys is not a very pleasant subject with which to deal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hugh was standing up for the rights of the weak, and had only plunged into the scrimmage when he saw that Nick had treated Owen in a most cruel manner.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading MAKING A GOOD JOB OF IT A fight between two boys is not a very pleasant subject with which to deal.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hugh was standing up for the rights of the weak, and had only plunged into the scrimmage when he saw that Nick had treated Owen in a most cruel manner.
half-way
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From this reading There could be no half-way measures in handling so crafty and unprincipled a customer as the town bully.
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading There could be no half-way measures in handling so crafty and unprincipled a customer as the town bully.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hugh was standing up for the rights of the weak, and had only plunged into the scrimmage when he saw that Nick had treated Owen in a most cruel manner.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In this particular circumstance there were, however, mitigating conditions that would almost make it a pleasure to describe the battle.
Hugh
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From this reading Hugh was standing up for the rights of the weak, and had only plunged into the scrimmage when he saw that Nick had treated Owen in a most cruel manner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this particular circumstance there were, however, mitigating conditions that would almost make it a pleasure to describe the battle.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Hugh was standing up for the rights of the weak, and had only plunged into the scrimmage when he saw that Nick had treated Owen in a most cruel manner.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MAKING A GOOD JOB OF IT A fight between two boys is not a very pleasant subject with which to deal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MAKING A GOOD JOB OF IT A fight between two boys is not a very pleasant subject with which to deal.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading MAKING A GOOD JOB OF IT A fight between two boys is not a very pleasant subject with which to deal.
engage in
From this reading In this particular circumstance there were, however, mitigating conditions that would almost make it a pleasure to describe the battle.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading MAKING A GOOD JOB OF IT A fight between two boys is not a very pleasant subject with which to deal.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Hugh was standing up for the rights of the weak, and had only plunged into the scrimmage when he saw that Nick had treated Owen in a most cruel manner.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Once he started in and he meant business.
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading There could be no half-way measures in handling so crafty and unprincipled a customer as the town bully.
mitigatingverbUS /ˈmɪtəɡeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “mitigate” — lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
From this reading In this particular circumstance there were, however, mitigating conditions that would almost make it a pleasure to describe the battle.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Hugh was standing up for the rights of the weak, and had only plunged into the scrimmage when he saw that Nick had treated Owen in a most cruel manner.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Hugh was standing up for the rights of the weak, and had only plunged into the scrimmage when he saw that Nick had treated Owen in a most cruel manner.
not any; not one
From this reading There could be no half-way measures in handling so crafty and unprincipled a customer as the town bully.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MAKING A GOOD JOB OF IT A fight between two boys is not a very pleasant subject with which to deal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MAKING A GOOD JOB OF IT A fight between two boys is not a very pleasant subject with which to deal.
on one occasion
From this reading Once he started in and he meant business.
and nothing more
From this reading Hugh was standing up for the rights of the weak, and had only plunged into the scrimmage when he saw that Nick had treated Owen in a most cruel manner.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading Hugh was standing up for the rights of the weak, and had only plunged into the scrimmage when he saw that Nick had treated Owen in a most cruel manner.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading In this particular circumstance there were, however, mitigating conditions that would almost make it a pleasure to describe the battle.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading MAKING A GOOD JOB OF IT A fight between two boys is not a very pleasant subject with which to deal.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading In this particular circumstance there were, however, mitigating conditions that would almost make it a pleasure to describe the battle.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading Hugh was standing up for the rights of the weak, and had only plunged into the scrimmage when he saw that Nick had treated Owen in a most cruel manner.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading Hugh was standing up for the rights of the weak, and had only plunged into the scrimmage when he saw that Nick had treated Owen in a most cruel manner.
cut with a saw
From this reading Hugh was standing up for the rights of the weak, and had only plunged into the scrimmage when he saw that Nick had treated Owen in a most cruel manner.
scrimmagenounUS /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/
(American football) practice play between a football team's squads
From this reading Hugh was standing up for the rights of the weak, and had only plunged into the scrimmage when he saw that Nick had treated Owen in a most cruel manner.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There could be no half-way measures in handling so crafty and unprincipled a customer as the town bully.
having a supporting base
From this reading Hugh was standing up for the rights of the weak, and had only plunged into the scrimmage when he saw that Nick had treated Owen in a most cruel manner.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Once he started in and he meant business.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading MAKING A GOOD JOB OF IT A fight between two boys is not a very pleasant subject with which to deal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In this particular circumstance there were, however, mitigating conditions that would almost make it a pleasure to describe the battle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In this particular circumstance there were, however, mitigating conditions that would almost make it a pleasure to describe the battle.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In this particular circumstance there were, however, mitigating conditions that would almost make it a pleasure to describe the battle.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this particular circumstance there were, however, mitigating conditions that would almost make it a pleasure to describe the battle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MAKING A GOOD JOB OF IT A fight between two boys is not a very pleasant subject with which to deal.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading There could be no half-way measures in handling so crafty and unprincipled a customer as the town bully.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Hugh was standing up for the rights of the weak, and had only plunged into the scrimmage when he saw that Nick had treated Owen in a most cruel manner.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading MAKING A GOOD JOB OF IT A fight between two boys is not a very pleasant subject with which to deal.
unprincipledadjectiveUS /ənˈprɪnsəpəld/
lacking principles or moral scruples
From this reading There could be no half-way measures in handling so crafty and unprincipled a customer as the town bully.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Hugh was standing up for the rights of the weak, and had only plunged into the scrimmage when he saw that Nick had treated Owen in a most cruel manner.
precisely as stated
From this reading MAKING A GOOD JOB OF IT A fight between two boys is not a very pleasant subject with which to deal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hugh was standing up for the rights of the weak, and had only plunged into the scrimmage when he saw that Nick had treated Owen in a most cruel manner.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Hugh was standing up for the rights of the weak, and had only plunged into the scrimmage when he saw that Nick had treated Owen in a most cruel manner.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In this particular circumstance there were, however, mitigating conditions that would almost make it a pleasure to describe the battle.
at the time that
From this reading Hugh was standing up for the rights of the weak, and had only plunged into the scrimmage when he saw that Nick had treated Owen in a most cruel manner.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading MAKING A GOOD JOB OF IT A fight between two boys is not a very pleasant subject with which to deal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MAKING A GOOD JOB OF IT A fight between two boys is not a very pleasant subject with which to deal.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In this particular circumstance there were, however, mitigating conditions that would almost make it a pleasure to describe the battle.
