used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few words from Lieutenant Mazenas had sufficed to acquaint them with the true situation, and they drove the young war correspondent before them very much as a savage-minded man drives some dumb beast that cannot defend itself.
acquaintverbUS /əˈkweɪnt/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading A few words from Lieutenant Mazenas had sufficed to acquaint them with the true situation, and they drove the young war correspondent before them very much as a savage-minded man drives some dumb beast that cannot defend itself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A few words from Lieutenant Mazenas had sufficed to acquaint them with the true situation, and they drove the young war correspondent before them very much as a savage-minded man drives some dumb beast that cannot defend itself.
anklesnounUS /ˈæŋkəlz/
plural of “ankle” — a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading Howard's arms were handcuffed behind him and shackles were placed upon his ankles, that he might walk but not run.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The reader can easily imagine that Howard was not treated with any gentleness by the four soldiers who conducted him back to the prison at Marambo.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Howard's arms were handcuffed behind him and shackles were placed upon his ankles, that he might walk but not run.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A few words from Lieutenant Mazenas had sufficed to acquaint them with the true situation, and they drove the young war correspondent before them very much as a savage-minded man drives some dumb beast that cannot defend itself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The reader can easily imagine that Howard was not treated with any gentleness by the four soldiers who conducted him back to the prison at Marambo.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The reader can easily imagine that Howard was not treated with any gentleness by the four soldiers who conducted him back to the prison at Marambo.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading A few words from Lieutenant Mazenas had sufficed to acquaint them with the true situation, and they drove the young war correspondent before them very much as a savage-minded man drives some dumb beast that cannot defend itself.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A few words from Lieutenant Mazenas had sufficed to acquaint them with the true situation, and they drove the young war correspondent before them very much as a savage-minded man drives some dumb beast that cannot defend itself.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Howard's arms were handcuffed behind him and shackles were placed upon his ankles, that he might walk but not run.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The prison reached, Howard was brought face to face with the jailer he had fought, and this individual subjected him to every indignity it was in his power to inflict.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Howard's arms were handcuffed behind him and shackles were placed upon his ankles, that he might walk but not run.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The reader can easily imagine that Howard was not treated with any gentleness by the four soldiers who conducted him back to the prison at Marambo.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The reader can easily imagine that Howard was not treated with any gentleness by the four soldiers who conducted him back to the prison at Marambo.
cannot
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From this reading A few words from Lieutenant Mazenas had sufficed to acquaint them with the true situation, and they drove the young war correspondent before them very much as a savage-minded man drives some dumb beast that cannot defend itself.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The reader can easily imagine that Howard was not treated with any gentleness by the four soldiers who conducted him back to the prison at Marambo.
correspondentnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndənt/
someone who communicates by means of letters
From this reading A few words from Lieutenant Mazenas had sufficed to acquaint them with the true situation, and they drove the young war correspondent before them very much as a savage-minded man drives some dumb beast that cannot defend itself.
defendverbUS /dɪˈfend/
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading A few words from Lieutenant Mazenas had sufficed to acquaint them with the true situation, and they drove the young war correspondent before them very much as a savage-minded man drives some dumb beast that cannot defend itself.
drivesnounUS /draɪvz/
plural of “drive” — the act of applying force to propel something
From this reading A few words from Lieutenant Mazenas had sufficed to acquaint them with the true situation, and they drove the young war correspondent before them very much as a savage-minded man drives some dumb beast that cannot defend itself.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading A few words from Lieutenant Mazenas had sufficed to acquaint them with the true situation, and they drove the young war correspondent before them very much as a savage-minded man drives some dumb beast that cannot defend itself.
dumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading A few words from Lieutenant Mazenas had sufficed to acquaint them with the true situation, and they drove the young war correspondent before them very much as a savage-minded man drives some dumb beast that cannot defend itself.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The reader can easily imagine that Howard was not treated with any gentleness by the four soldiers who conducted him back to the prison at Marambo.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The prison reached, Howard was brought face to face with the jailer he had fought, and this individual subjected him to every indignity it was in his power to inflict.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The prison reached, Howard was brought face to face with the jailer he had fought, and this individual subjected him to every indignity it was in his power to inflict.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few words from Lieutenant Mazenas had sufficed to acquaint them with the true situation, and they drove the young war correspondent before them very much as a savage-minded man drives some dumb beast that cannot defend itself.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading The prison reached, Howard was brought face to face with the jailer he had fought, and this individual subjected him to every indignity it was in his power to inflict.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The reader can easily imagine that Howard was not treated with any gentleness by the four soldiers who conducted him back to the prison at Marambo.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A few words from Lieutenant Mazenas had sufficed to acquaint them with the true situation, and they drove the young war correspondent before them very much as a savage-minded man drives some dumb beast that cannot defend itself.
gentlenessnounUS /ˈdʒentəlnəs/
the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual
From this reading The reader can easily imagine that Howard was not treated with any gentleness by the four soldiers who conducted him back to the prison at Marambo.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A few words from Lieutenant Mazenas had sufficed to acquaint them with the true situation, and they drove the young war correspondent before them very much as a savage-minded man drives some dumb beast that cannot defend itself.
handcuffedverbUS /ˈhændkʌft/
past form of “handcuff” — confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs
From this reading Howard's arms were handcuffed behind him and shackles were placed upon his ankles, that he might walk but not run.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Howard's arms were handcuffed behind him and shackles were placed upon his ankles, that he might walk but not run.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The reader can easily imagine that Howard was not treated with any gentleness by the four soldiers who conducted him back to the prison at Marambo.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Howard's arms were handcuffed behind him and shackles were placed upon his ankles, that he might walk but not run.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading The reader can easily imagine that Howard was not treated with any gentleness by the four soldiers who conducted him back to the prison at Marambo.
Howard'snounUS /ˈhaʊərdz/
possessive form of “howard” — English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading Howard's arms were handcuffed behind him and shackles were placed upon his ankles, that he might walk but not run.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading The reader can easily imagine that Howard was not treated with any gentleness by the four soldiers who conducted him back to the prison at Marambo.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The prison reached, Howard was brought face to face with the jailer he had fought, and this individual subjected him to every indignity it was in his power to inflict.
indignitynounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnətiː/
an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem
From this reading The prison reached, Howard was brought face to face with the jailer he had fought, and this individual subjected him to every indignity it was in his power to inflict.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The prison reached, Howard was brought face to face with the jailer he had fought, and this individual subjected him to every indignity it was in his power to inflict.
inflictverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪkt/
impose something unpleasant
From this reading The prison reached, Howard was brought face to face with the jailer he had fought, and this individual subjected him to every indignity it was in his power to inflict.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The prison reached, Howard was brought face to face with the jailer he had fought, and this individual subjected him to every indignity it was in his power to inflict.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading A few words from Lieutenant Mazenas had sufficed to acquaint them with the true situation, and they drove the young war correspondent before them very much as a savage-minded man drives some dumb beast that cannot defend itself.
jailernounUS /ˈdʒeɪlər/
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading The prison reached, Howard was brought face to face with the jailer he had fought, and this individual subjected him to every indignity it was in his power to inflict.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading A few words from Lieutenant Mazenas had sufficed to acquaint them with the true situation, and they drove the young war correspondent before them very much as a savage-minded man drives some dumb beast that cannot defend itself.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A few words from Lieutenant Mazenas had sufficed to acquaint them with the true situation, and they drove the young war correspondent before them very much as a savage-minded man drives some dumb beast that cannot defend itself.
Marambo
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From this reading The reader can easily imagine that Howard was not treated with any gentleness by the four soldiers who conducted him back to the prison at Marambo.
Mazenas
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From this reading A few words from Lieutenant Mazenas had sufficed to acquaint them with the true situation, and they drove the young war correspondent before them very much as a savage-minded man drives some dumb beast that cannot defend itself.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Howard's arms were handcuffed behind him and shackles were placed upon his ankles, that he might walk but not run.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A few words from Lieutenant Mazenas had sufficed to acquaint them with the true situation, and they drove the young war correspondent before them very much as a savage-minded man drives some dumb beast that cannot defend itself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The reader can easily imagine that Howard was not treated with any gentleness by the four soldiers who conducted him back to the prison at Marambo.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Howard's arms were handcuffed behind him and shackles were placed upon his ankles, that he might walk but not run.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The prison reached, Howard was brought face to face with the jailer he had fought, and this individual subjected him to every indignity it was in his power to inflict.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading The reader can easily imagine that Howard was not treated with any gentleness by the four soldiers who conducted him back to the prison at Marambo.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The prison reached, Howard was brought face to face with the jailer he had fought, and this individual subjected him to every indignity it was in his power to inflict.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The reader can easily imagine that Howard was not treated with any gentleness by the four soldiers who conducted him back to the prison at Marambo.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Howard's arms were handcuffed behind him and shackles were placed upon his ankles, that he might walk but not run.
savage-minded
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From this reading A few words from Lieutenant Mazenas had sufficed to acquaint them with the true situation, and they drove the young war correspondent before them very much as a savage-minded man drives some dumb beast that cannot defend itself.
SCHEMERS
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From this reading THE THREE SCHEMERS.
shacklesnounUS /ˈʃækəlz/
plural of “shackle” — a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
From this reading Howard's arms were handcuffed behind him and shackles were placed upon his ankles, that he might walk but not run.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading A few words from Lieutenant Mazenas had sufficed to acquaint them with the true situation, and they drove the young war correspondent before them very much as a savage-minded man drives some dumb beast that cannot defend itself.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The reader can easily imagine that Howard was not treated with any gentleness by the four soldiers who conducted him back to the prison at Marambo.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A few words from Lieutenant Mazenas had sufficed to acquaint them with the true situation, and they drove the young war correspondent before them very much as a savage-minded man drives some dumb beast that cannot defend itself.
subjectedverbUS /səbˈdʒektɪd/
past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to
From this reading The prison reached, Howard was brought face to face with the jailer he had fought, and this individual subjected him to every indignity it was in his power to inflict.
sufficedverbUS /səˈfaɪst/
past form of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading A few words from Lieutenant Mazenas had sufficed to acquaint them with the true situation, and they drove the young war correspondent before them very much as a savage-minded man drives some dumb beast that cannot defend itself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The reader can easily imagine that Howard was not treated with any gentleness by the four soldiers who conducted him back to the prison at Marambo.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE THREE SCHEMERS.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A few words from Lieutenant Mazenas had sufficed to acquaint them with the true situation, and they drove the young war correspondent before them very much as a savage-minded man drives some dumb beast that cannot defend itself.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A few words from Lieutenant Mazenas had sufficed to acquaint them with the true situation, and they drove the young war correspondent before them very much as a savage-minded man drives some dumb beast that cannot defend itself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The prison reached, Howard was brought face to face with the jailer he had fought, and this individual subjected him to every indignity it was in his power to inflict.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE THREE SCHEMERS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The reader can easily imagine that Howard was not treated with any gentleness by the four soldiers who conducted him back to the prison at Marambo.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading The reader can easily imagine that Howard was not treated with any gentleness by the four soldiers who conducted him back to the prison at Marambo.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading A few words from Lieutenant Mazenas had sufficed to acquaint them with the true situation, and they drove the young war correspondent before them very much as a savage-minded man drives some dumb beast that cannot defend itself.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Howard's arms were handcuffed behind him and shackles were placed upon his ankles, that he might walk but not run.
precisely as stated
From this reading A few words from Lieutenant Mazenas had sufficed to acquaint them with the true situation, and they drove the young war correspondent before them very much as a savage-minded man drives some dumb beast that cannot defend itself.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Howard's arms were handcuffed behind him and shackles were placed upon his ankles, that he might walk but not run.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading A few words from Lieutenant Mazenas had sufficed to acquaint them with the true situation, and they drove the young war correspondent before them very much as a savage-minded man drives some dumb beast that cannot defend itself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The reader can easily imagine that Howard was not treated with any gentleness by the four soldiers who conducted him back to the prison at Marambo.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Howard's arms were handcuffed behind him and shackles were placed upon his ankles, that he might walk but not run.
which person or people
From this reading The reader can easily imagine that Howard was not treated with any gentleness by the four soldiers who conducted him back to the prison at Marambo.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The reader can easily imagine that Howard was not treated with any gentleness by the four soldiers who conducted him back to the prison at Marambo.
the words that are spoken
From this reading A few words from Lieutenant Mazenas had sufficed to acquaint them with the true situation, and they drove the young war correspondent before them very much as a savage-minded man drives some dumb beast that cannot defend itself.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A few words from Lieutenant Mazenas had sufficed to acquaint them with the true situation, and they drove the young war correspondent before them very much as a savage-minded man drives some dumb beast that cannot defend itself.
