touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He calmly waited the pleasure of the soldiers, knowing that resistance was useless; but Remember Baker was impetuous, and would have fought even against such odds if he had not been overpowered.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading Allen was dignified even under such trying circumstances.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He calmly waited the pleasure of the soldiers, knowing that resistance was useless; but Remember Baker was impetuous, and would have fought even against such odds if he had not been overpowered.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Have you any cords?" asked the young officer.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Have you any cords?" asked the young officer.
BakernounUS /ˈbeɪkər/
someone who bakes commercially
From this reading "Scoundrel!" shouted Baker.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He calmly waited the pleasure of the soldiers, knowing that resistance was useless; but Remember Baker was impetuous, and would have fought even against such odds if he had not been overpowered.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He calmly waited the pleasure of the soldiers, knowing that resistance was useless; but Remember Baker was impetuous, and would have fought even against such odds if he had not been overpowered.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading He calmly waited the pleasure of the soldiers, knowing that resistance was useless; but Remember Baker was impetuous, and would have fought even against such odds if he had not been overpowered.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Allen was dignified even under such trying circumstances.
cordsnounUS /kɔːrdz/
cotton trousers made of corduroy cloth
From this reading "Have you any cords?" asked the young officer.
DEALINGnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading ZEB'S DOUBLE DEALING.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading Allen was dignified even under such trying circumstances.
increase twofold
From this reading ZEB'S DOUBLE DEALING.
divisible by two
From this reading Allen was dignified even under such trying circumstances.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading He calmly waited the pleasure of the soldiers, knowing that resistance was useless; but Remember Baker was impetuous, and would have fought even against such odds if he had not been overpowered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He calmly waited the pleasure of the soldiers, knowing that resistance was useless; but Remember Baker was impetuous, and would have fought even against such odds if he had not been overpowered.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He calmly waited the pleasure of the soldiers, knowing that resistance was useless; but Remember Baker was impetuous, and would have fought even against such odds if he had not been overpowered.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He calmly waited the pleasure of the soldiers, knowing that resistance was useless; but Remember Baker was impetuous, and would have fought even against such odds if he had not been overpowered.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He calmly waited the pleasure of the soldiers, knowing that resistance was useless; but Remember Baker was impetuous, and would have fought even against such odds if he had not been overpowered.
impetuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpetʃwəs/
characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation
From this reading He calmly waited the pleasure of the soldiers, knowing that resistance was useless; but Remember Baker was impetuous, and would have fought even against such odds if he had not been overpowered.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading He calmly waited the pleasure of the soldiers, knowing that resistance was useless; but Remember Baker was impetuous, and would have fought even against such odds if he had not been overpowered.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He calmly waited the pleasure of the soldiers, knowing that resistance was useless; but Remember Baker was impetuous, and would have fought even against such odds if he had not been overpowered.
oddsnounUS /ɑːdz/
the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring
From this reading He calmly waited the pleasure of the soldiers, knowing that resistance was useless; but Remember Baker was impetuous, and would have fought even against such odds if he had not been overpowered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He calmly waited the pleasure of the soldiers, knowing that resistance was useless; but Remember Baker was impetuous, and would have fought even against such odds if he had not been overpowered.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "Have you any cords?" asked the young officer.
overpoweredverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊərd/
past form of “overpower” — overcome by superior force
From this reading He calmly waited the pleasure of the soldiers, knowing that resistance was useless; but Remember Baker was impetuous, and would have fought even against such odds if he had not been overpowered.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading He calmly waited the pleasure of the soldiers, knowing that resistance was useless; but Remember Baker was impetuous, and would have fought even against such odds if he had not been overpowered.
To recall to mind.
From this reading He calmly waited the pleasure of the soldiers, knowing that resistance was useless; but Remember Baker was impetuous, and would have fought even against such odds if he had not been overpowered.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading He calmly waited the pleasure of the soldiers, knowing that resistance was useless; but Remember Baker was impetuous, and would have fought even against such odds if he had not been overpowered.
ScoundrelnounUS /ˈskaʊndrəl/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading "Scoundrel!" shouted Baker.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Scoundrel!" shouted Baker.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading He calmly waited the pleasure of the soldiers, knowing that resistance was useless; but Remember Baker was impetuous, and would have fought even against such odds if he had not been overpowered.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Allen was dignified even under such trying circumstances.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He calmly waited the pleasure of the soldiers, knowing that resistance was useless; but Remember Baker was impetuous, and would have fought even against such odds if he had not been overpowered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He calmly waited the pleasure of the soldiers, knowing that resistance was useless; but Remember Baker was impetuous, and would have fought even against such odds if he had not been overpowered.
hard to endure
From this reading Allen was dignified even under such trying circumstances.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Allen was dignified even under such trying circumstances.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading He calmly waited the pleasure of the soldiers, knowing that resistance was useless; but Remember Baker was impetuous, and would have fought even against such odds if he had not been overpowered.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He calmly waited the pleasure of the soldiers, knowing that resistance was useless; but Remember Baker was impetuous, and would have fought even against such odds if he had not been overpowered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Allen was dignified even under such trying circumstances.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He calmly waited the pleasure of the soldiers, knowing that resistance was useless; but Remember Baker was impetuous, and would have fought even against such odds if he had not been overpowered.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Have you any cords?" asked the young officer.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Have you any cords?" asked the young officer.
ZEB'S
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From this reading ZEB'S DOUBLE DEALING.
