used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'But you are a spy.'
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading 'According to the law, hang the Hebrew,' he said constrainedly, with the air of a man forced to do violence to his heart, and sacrifice his better feelings to inexorable duty--'hang him!
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading 'According to the law, hang the Hebrew,' he said constrainedly, with the air of a man forced to do violence to his heart, and sacrifice his better feelings to inexorable duty--'hang him!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'According to the law, hang the Hebrew,' he said constrainedly, with the air of a man forced to do violence to his heart, and sacrifice his better feelings to inexorable duty--'hang him!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 'But you are a spy.'
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Fiodor Karlitch, I beg you to draw up a report of the occurrence....'
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading 'According to the law, hang the Hebrew,' he said constrainedly, with the air of a man forced to do violence to his heart, and sacrifice his better feelings to inexorable duty--'hang him!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading 'But you are a spy.'
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading 'My wife... your Excellency... my children....'
constrainedlyadverb
in a constrained manner
From this reading 'According to the law, hang the Hebrew,' he said constrainedly, with the air of a man forced to do violence to his heart, and sacrifice his better feelings to inexorable duty--'hang him!
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading 'According to the law, hang the Hebrew,' he said constrainedly, with the air of a man forced to do violence to his heart, and sacrifice his better feelings to inexorable duty--'hang him!
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Fiodor Karlitch, I beg you to draw up a report of the occurrence....'
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading 'According to the law, hang the Hebrew,' he said constrainedly, with the air of a man forced to do violence to his heart, and sacrifice his better feelings to inexorable duty--'hang him!
ExcellencynounUS /ˈekˈslensi/
a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading 'My wife... your Excellency... my children....'
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading 'According to the law, hang the Hebrew,' he said constrainedly, with the air of a man forced to do violence to his heart, and sacrifice his better feelings to inexorable duty--'hang him!
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The general felt a twinge, but there was no getting out of it.
Fiodor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fiodor Karlitch, I beg you to draw up a report of the occurrence....'
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading 'According to the law, hang the Hebrew,' he said constrainedly, with the air of a man forced to do violence to his heart, and sacrifice his better feelings to inexorable duty--'hang him!
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The general felt a twinge, but there was no getting out of it.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The general felt a twinge, but there was no getting out of it.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading 'According to the law, hang the Hebrew,' he said constrainedly, with the air of a man forced to do violence to his heart, and sacrifice his better feelings to inexorable duty--'hang him!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'According to the law, hang the Hebrew,' he said constrainedly, with the air of a man forced to do violence to his heart, and sacrifice his better feelings to inexorable duty--'hang him!
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading 'According to the law, hang the Hebrew,' he said constrainedly, with the air of a man forced to do violence to his heart, and sacrifice his better feelings to inexorable duty--'hang him!
HebrewnounUS /ˈhiːbruː/
the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel
From this reading 'According to the law, hang the Hebrew,' he said constrainedly, with the air of a man forced to do violence to his heart, and sacrifice his better feelings to inexorable duty--'hang him!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'According to the law, hang the Hebrew,' he said constrainedly, with the air of a man forced to do violence to his heart, and sacrifice his better feelings to inexorable duty--'hang him!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading 'According to the law, hang the Hebrew,' he said constrainedly, with the air of a man forced to do violence to his heart, and sacrifice his better feelings to inexorable duty--'hang him!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Fiodor Karlitch, I beg you to draw up a report of the occurrence....'
inexorableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈneksərəbəl/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading 'According to the law, hang the Hebrew,' he said constrainedly, with the air of a man forced to do violence to his heart, and sacrifice his better feelings to inexorable duty--'hang him!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The general felt a twinge, but there was no getting out of it.
Karlitch
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fiodor Karlitch, I beg you to draw up a report of the occurrence....'
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading 'According to the law, hang the Hebrew,' he said constrainedly, with the air of a man forced to do violence to his heart, and sacrifice his better feelings to inexorable duty--'hang him!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading 'According to the law, hang the Hebrew,' he said constrainedly, with the air of a man forced to do violence to his heart, and sacrifice his better feelings to inexorable duty--'hang him!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 'My wife... your Excellency... my children....'
not any; not one
From this reading The general felt a twinge, but there was no getting out of it.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading Fiodor Karlitch, I beg you to draw up a report of the occurrence....'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The general felt a twinge, but there was no getting out of it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The general felt a twinge, but there was no getting out of it.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Fiodor Karlitch, I beg you to draw up a report of the occurrence....'
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading 'According to the law, hang the Hebrew,' he said constrainedly, with the air of a man forced to do violence to his heart, and sacrifice his better feelings to inexorable duty--'hang him!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'According to the law, hang the Hebrew,' he said constrainedly, with the air of a man forced to do violence to his heart, and sacrifice his better feelings to inexorable duty--'hang him!
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading 'But you are a spy.'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The general felt a twinge, but there was no getting out of it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The general felt a twinge, but there was no getting out of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'According to the law, hang the Hebrew,' he said constrainedly, with the air of a man forced to do violence to his heart, and sacrifice his better feelings to inexorable duty--'hang him!
twingenounUS /twɪndʒ/
a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading The general felt a twinge, but there was no getting out of it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Fiodor Karlitch, I beg you to draw up a report of the occurrence....'
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading 'According to the law, hang the Hebrew,' he said constrainedly, with the air of a man forced to do violence to his heart, and sacrifice his better feelings to inexorable duty--'hang him!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The general felt a twinge, but there was no getting out of it.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading 'My wife... your Excellency... my children....'
in the company of; together with
From this reading 'According to the law, hang the Hebrew,' he said constrainedly, with the air of a man forced to do violence to his heart, and sacrifice his better feelings to inexorable duty--'hang him!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'But you are a spy.'
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'My wife... your Excellency... my children....'
