used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I like fair play, and Symes fights with a woman's weapons.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "But not his privilege to treat you with disrespect--to insult you both openly and covertly.
arenanounUS /ərˈiːnə/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading I mean from now on to wear your colors in the arena where _men_ fight--the arena where I have moderately indulged my combative proclivities with the weapons I know best how to use--the arena where there is no quarter given or received.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading "But," she argued, "it is his privilege to withdraw his friendship, if he likes."
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading I mean from now on to wear your colors in the arena where _men_ fight--the arena where I have moderately indulged my combative proclivities with the weapons I know best how to use--the arena where there is no quarter given or received.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "But not his privilege to treat you with disrespect--to insult you both openly and covertly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But," she argued, "it is his privilege to withdraw his friendship, if he likes."
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading I mean from now on to wear your colors in the arena where _men_ fight--the arena where I have moderately indulged my combative proclivities with the weapons I know best how to use--the arena where there is no quarter given or received.
combativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈbætɪv/
inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits
From this reading I mean from now on to wear your colors in the arena where _men_ fight--the arena where I have moderately indulged my combative proclivities with the weapons I know best how to use--the arena where there is no quarter given or received.
covertlyadverbUS /koʊˈvɜːrtli/
in a covert manner
From this reading "But not his privilege to treat you with disrespect--to insult you both openly and covertly.
disrespectnounUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈspekt/
an expression of lack of respect
From this reading "But not his privilege to treat you with disrespect--to insult you both openly and covertly.
Essie
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From this reading Listen, Essie Tisdale.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading I like fair play, and Symes fights with a woman's weapons.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading I mean from now on to wear your colors in the arena where _men_ fight--the arena where I have moderately indulged my combative proclivities with the weapons I know best how to use--the arena where there is no quarter given or received.
fightsnounUS /faɪts/
plural of “fight” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading I like fair play, and Symes fights with a woman's weapons.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading "But," she argued, "it is his privilege to withdraw his friendship, if he likes."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I mean from now on to wear your colors in the arena where _men_ fight--the arena where I have moderately indulged my combative proclivities with the weapons I know best how to use--the arena where there is no quarter given or received.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I mean from now on to wear your colors in the arena where _men_ fight--the arena where I have moderately indulged my combative proclivities with the weapons I know best how to use--the arena where there is no quarter given or received.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I mean from now on to wear your colors in the arena where _men_ fight--the arena where I have moderately indulged my combative proclivities with the weapons I know best how to use--the arena where there is no quarter given or received.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But," she argued, "it is his privilege to withdraw his friendship, if he likes."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "But," she argued, "it is his privilege to withdraw his friendship, if he likes."
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I mean from now on to wear your colors in the arena where _men_ fight--the arena where I have moderately indulged my combative proclivities with the weapons I know best how to use--the arena where there is no quarter given or received.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I like fair play, and Symes fights with a woman's weapons.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "But," she argued, "it is his privilege to withdraw his friendship, if he likes."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I mean from now on to wear your colors in the arena where _men_ fight--the arena where I have moderately indulged my combative proclivities with the weapons I know best how to use--the arena where there is no quarter given or received.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading I mean from now on to wear your colors in the arena where _men_ fight--the arena where I have moderately indulged my combative proclivities with the weapons I know best how to use--the arena where there is no quarter given or received.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading "But not his privilege to treat you with disrespect--to insult you both openly and covertly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But," she argued, "it is his privilege to withdraw his friendship, if he likes."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But," she argued, "it is his privilege to withdraw his friendship, if he likes."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I mean from now on to wear your colors in the arena where _men_ fight--the arena where I have moderately indulged my combative proclivities with the weapons I know best how to use--the arena where there is no quarter given or received.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I like fair play, and Symes fights with a woman's weapons.
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading "But," she argued, "it is his privilege to withdraw his friendship, if he likes."
hear with intention
From this reading Listen, Essie Tisdale.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I mean from now on to wear your colors in the arena where _men_ fight--the arena where I have moderately indulged my combative proclivities with the weapons I know best how to use--the arena where there is no quarter given or received.
the force of workers available
From this reading I mean from now on to wear your colors in the arena where _men_ fight--the arena where I have moderately indulged my combative proclivities with the weapons I know best how to use--the arena where there is no quarter given or received.
moderatelyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdərətli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading I mean from now on to wear your colors in the arena where _men_ fight--the arena where I have moderately indulged my combative proclivities with the weapons I know best how to use--the arena where there is no quarter given or received.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I mean from now on to wear your colors in the arena where _men_ fight--the arena where I have moderately indulged my combative proclivities with the weapons I know best how to use--the arena where there is no quarter given or received.
not any; not one
From this reading I mean from now on to wear your colors in the arena where _men_ fight--the arena where I have moderately indulged my combative proclivities with the weapons I know best how to use--the arena where there is no quarter given or received.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "But not his privilege to treat you with disrespect--to insult you both openly and covertly.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I mean from now on to wear your colors in the arena where _men_ fight--the arena where I have moderately indulged my combative proclivities with the weapons I know best how to use--the arena where there is no quarter given or received.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I mean from now on to wear your colors in the arena where _men_ fight--the arena where I have moderately indulged my combative proclivities with the weapons I know best how to use--the arena where there is no quarter given or received.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading "But not his privilege to treat you with disrespect--to insult you both openly and covertly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I mean from now on to wear your colors in the arena where _men_ fight--the arena where I have moderately indulged my combative proclivities with the weapons I know best how to use--the arena where there is no quarter given or received.
participate in games or sport
From this reading I like fair play, and Symes fights with a woman's weapons.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading "But," she argued, "it is his privilege to withdraw his friendship, if he likes."
proclivitiesnounUS /proʊˈklɪvətiz/
plural of “proclivity” — a natural inclination
From this reading I mean from now on to wear your colors in the arena where _men_ fight--the arena where I have moderately indulged my combative proclivities with the weapons I know best how to use--the arena where there is no quarter given or received.
one of four equal parts
From this reading I mean from now on to wear your colors in the arena where _men_ fight--the arena where I have moderately indulged my combative proclivities with the weapons I know best how to use--the arena where there is no quarter given or received.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading I mean from now on to wear your colors in the arena where _men_ fight--the arena where I have moderately indulged my combative proclivities with the weapons I know best how to use--the arena where there is no quarter given or received.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But," she argued, "it is his privilege to withdraw his friendship, if he likes."
Symes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I like fair play, and Symes fights with a woman's weapons.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I mean from now on to wear your colors in the arena where _men_ fight--the arena where I have moderately indulged my combative proclivities with the weapons I know best how to use--the arena where there is no quarter given or received.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I mean from now on to wear your colors in the arena where _men_ fight--the arena where I have moderately indulged my combative proclivities with the weapons I know best how to use--the arena where there is no quarter given or received.
Tisdale
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Listen, Essie Tisdale.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "But," she argued, "it is his privilege to withdraw his friendship, if he likes."
interact in a certain way
From this reading "But not his privilege to treat you with disrespect--to insult you both openly and covertly.
the act of using
From this reading I mean from now on to wear your colors in the arena where _men_ fight--the arena where I have moderately indulged my combative proclivities with the weapons I know best how to use--the arena where there is no quarter given or received.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading I like fair play, and Symes fights with a woman's weapons.
be dressed in
From this reading I mean from now on to wear your colors in the arena where _men_ fight--the arena where I have moderately indulged my combative proclivities with the weapons I know best how to use--the arena where there is no quarter given or received.
in or at the place that
From this reading I mean from now on to wear your colors in the arena where _men_ fight--the arena where I have moderately indulged my combative proclivities with the weapons I know best how to use--the arena where there is no quarter given or received.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "But not his privilege to treat you with disrespect--to insult you both openly and covertly.
withdrawverbUS /wɪðˈdrɔː/
pull back or move away or backward
From this reading "But," she argued, "it is his privilege to withdraw his friendship, if he likes."
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I like fair play, and Symes fights with a woman's weapons.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But not his privilege to treat you with disrespect--to insult you both openly and covertly.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I mean from now on to wear your colors in the arena where _men_ fight--the arena where I have moderately indulged my combative proclivities with the weapons I know best how to use--the arena where there is no quarter given or received.
