used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mike Rand, carnival boss, was a hard man, willing to take a chance, afraid only of being bluffed.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Mike Rand, carnival boss, was a hard man, willing to take a chance, afraid only of being bluffed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He and Kite had known and understood each other for a good many years.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So he took Wint’s warning as a challenge.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nevertheless, for the sake of making things as sure as might be, he went to see V. R. Kite.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Mike Rand, carnival boss, was a hard man, willing to take a chance, afraid only of being bluffed.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading FIRST BLOOD It was upon the carnival that Wint was to score first blood in his fight to clean up Hardiston.
bluffedverbUS /blʌft/
past form of “bluff” — deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand
From this reading Mike Rand, carnival boss, was a hard man, willing to take a chance, afraid only of being bluffed.
bossnounUS /bɑːs/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading Mike Rand, carnival boss, was a hard man, willing to take a chance, afraid only of being bluffed.
carnivalnounUS /ˈkɑːrnəvəl/
a festival marked by merrymaking and processions
From this reading FIRST BLOOD It was upon the carnival that Wint was to score first blood in his fight to clean up Hardiston.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading So he took Wint’s warning as a challenge.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Mike Rand, carnival boss, was a hard man, willing to take a chance, afraid only of being bluffed.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading FIRST BLOOD It was upon the carnival that Wint was to score first blood in his fight to clean up Hardiston.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He and Kite had known and understood each other for a good many years.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading FIRST BLOOD It was upon the carnival that Wint was to score first blood in his fight to clean up Hardiston.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FIRST BLOOD It was upon the carnival that Wint was to score first blood in his fight to clean up Hardiston.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nevertheless, for the sake of making things as sure as might be, he went to see V. R. Kite.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He and Kite had known and understood each other for a good many years.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He and Kite had known and understood each other for a good many years.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Mike Rand, carnival boss, was a hard man, willing to take a chance, afraid only of being bluffed.
Hardiston
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From this reading FIRST BLOOD It was upon the carnival that Wint was to score first blood in his fight to clean up Hardiston.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So he took Wint’s warning as a challenge.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FIRST BLOOD It was upon the carnival that Wint was to score first blood in his fight to clean up Hardiston.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FIRST BLOOD It was upon the carnival that Wint was to score first blood in his fight to clean up Hardiston.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FIRST BLOOD It was upon the carnival that Wint was to score first blood in his fight to clean up Hardiston.
KitenounUS /kaɪt/
a bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value
From this reading Nevertheless, for the sake of making things as sure as might be, he went to see V. R. Kite.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He and Kite had known and understood each other for a good many years.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Nevertheless, for the sake of making things as sure as might be, he went to see V. R. Kite.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mike Rand, carnival boss, was a hard man, willing to take a chance, afraid only of being bluffed.
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 He and Kite had known and understood each other for a good many years.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Nevertheless, for the sake of making things as sure as might be, he went to see V. R. Kite.
MikenounUS /maɪk/
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading Mike Rand, carnival boss, was a hard man, willing to take a chance, afraid only of being bluffed.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, for the sake of making things as sure as might be, he went to see V. R. Kite.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mike Rand, carnival boss, was a hard man, willing to take a chance, afraid only of being bluffed.
and nothing more
From this reading Mike Rand, carnival boss, was a hard man, willing to take a chance, afraid only of being bluffed.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He and Kite had known and understood each other for a good many years.
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading Nevertheless, for the sake of making things as sure as might be, he went to see V. R. Kite.
RandnounUS /rænd/
the basic unit of money in South Africa; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Mike Rand, carnival boss, was a hard man, willing to take a chance, afraid only of being bluffed.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Nevertheless, for the sake of making things as sure as might be, he went to see V. R. Kite.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading FIRST BLOOD It was upon the carnival that Wint was to score first blood in his fight to clean up Hardiston.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Nevertheless, for the sake of making things as sure as might be, he went to see V. R. Kite.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So he took Wint’s warning as a challenge.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Nevertheless, for the sake of making things as sure as might be, he went to see V. R. Kite.
carry out
From this reading Mike Rand, carnival boss, was a hard man, willing to take a chance, afraid only of being bluffed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FIRST BLOOD It was upon the carnival that Wint was to score first blood in his fight to clean up Hardiston.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIRST BLOOD It was upon the carnival that Wint was to score first blood in his fight to clean up Hardiston.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Nevertheless, for the sake of making things as sure as might be, he went to see V. R. Kite.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FIRST BLOOD It was upon the carnival that Wint was to score first blood in his fight to clean up Hardiston.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading So he took Wint’s warning as a challenge.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading He and Kite had known and understood each other for a good many years.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading FIRST BLOOD It was upon the carnival that Wint was to score first blood in his fight to clean up Hardiston.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading FIRST BLOOD It was upon the carnival that Wint was to score first blood in his fight to clean up Hardiston.
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading Nevertheless, for the sake of making things as sure as might be, he went to see V. R. Kite.
a message informing of danger
From this reading So he took Wint’s warning as a challenge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FIRST BLOOD It was upon the carnival that Wint was to score first blood in his fight to clean up Hardiston.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Nevertheless, for the sake of making things as sure as might be, he went to see V. R. Kite.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Mike Rand, carnival boss, was a hard man, willing to take a chance, afraid only of being bluffed.
Wint
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FIRST BLOOD It was upon the carnival that Wint was to score first blood in his fight to clean up Hardiston.
Wint's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So he took Wint’s warning as a challenge.
a late time of life
From this reading He and Kite had known and understood each other for a good many years.
