used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had resolved that Levake was to be punished, but it was not a unanimous voice that backed the railroad leader in his determination.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Weak-kneed men in the conference wanted to compromise and end the fight where it stood.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even Atkinson was disposed to make terms, as the party returned to the barricade.
Atkinson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even Atkinson was disposed to make terms, as the party returned to the barricade.
backedadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading He had resolved that Levake was to be punished, but it was not a unanimous voice that backed the railroad leader in his determination.
barricadenounUS /ˈbærəkeɪd/
a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.
From this reading Even Atkinson was disposed to make terms, as the party returned to the barricade.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had resolved that Levake was to be punished, but it was not a unanimous voice that backed the railroad leader in his determination.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had resolved that Levake was to be punished, but it was not a unanimous voice that backed the railroad leader in his determination.
compromiseverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading Weak-kneed men in the conference wanted to compromise and end the fight where it stood.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading Weak-kneed men in the conference wanted to compromise and end the fight where it stood.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading He had resolved that Levake was to be punished, but it was not a unanimous voice that backed the railroad leader in his determination.
disordernounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading "Levake is the head and front of this whole disorder.
having made preparations
From this reading Even Atkinson was disposed to make terms, as the party returned to the barricade.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Weak-kneed men in the conference wanted to compromise and end the fight where it stood.
divisible by two
From this reading Even Atkinson was disposed to make terms, as the party returned to the barricade.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Weak-kneed men in the conference wanted to compromise and end the fight where it stood.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading "Levake is the head and front of this whole disorder.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had resolved that Levake was to be punished, but it was not a unanimous voice that backed the railroad leader in his determination.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had resolved that Levake was to be punished, but it was not a unanimous voice that backed the railroad leader in his determination.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Levake is the head and front of this whole disorder.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had resolved that Levake was to be punished, but it was not a unanimous voice that backed the railroad leader in his determination.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had resolved that Levake was to be punished, but it was not a unanimous voice that backed the railroad leader in his determination.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Levake is the head and front of this whole disorder.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had resolved that Levake was to be punished, but it was not a unanimous voice that backed the railroad leader in his determination.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading He had resolved that Levake was to be punished, but it was not a unanimous voice that backed the railroad leader in his determination.
Levake
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had resolved that Levake was to be punished, but it was not a unanimous voice that backed the railroad leader in his determination.
engage in
From this reading Even Atkinson was disposed to make terms, as the party returned to the barricade.
the force of workers available
From this reading Weak-kneed men in the conference wanted to compromise and end the fight where it stood.
not any; not one
From this reading "No," repeated Stanley.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had resolved that Levake was to be punished, but it was not a unanimous voice that backed the railroad leader in his determination.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Levake is the head and front of this whole disorder.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Even Atkinson was disposed to make terms, as the party returned to the barricade.
punishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌnɪʃt/
subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior (as a confession or obedience)
From this reading He had resolved that Levake was to be punished, but it was not a unanimous voice that backed the railroad leader in his determination.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading He had resolved that Levake was to be punished, but it was not a unanimous voice that backed the railroad leader in his determination.
recurring again and again
From this reading "No," repeated Stanley.
determined
From this reading He had resolved that Levake was to be punished, but it was not a unanimous voice that backed the railroad leader in his determination.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Even Atkinson was disposed to make terms, as the party returned to the barricade.
StanleynounUS /ˈstænli/
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading "No," repeated Stanley.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Weak-kneed men in the conference wanted to compromise and end the fight where it stood.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Even Atkinson was disposed to make terms, as the party returned to the barricade.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had resolved that Levake was to be punished, but it was not a unanimous voice that backed the railroad leader in his determination.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had resolved that Levake was to be punished, but it was not a unanimous voice that backed the railroad leader in his determination.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Levake is the head and front of this whole disorder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had resolved that Levake was to be punished, but it was not a unanimous voice that backed the railroad leader in his determination.
unanimousadjectiveUS /juːˈnænəməs/
in complete agreement
From this reading He had resolved that Levake was to be punished, but it was not a unanimous voice that backed the railroad leader in his determination.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He had resolved that Levake was to be punished, but it was not a unanimous voice that backed the railroad leader in his determination.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Weak-kneed men in the conference wanted to compromise and end the fight where it stood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had resolved that Levake was to be punished, but it was not a unanimous voice that backed the railroad leader in his determination.
Weak-kneedadjective
lacking will power or resolution
From this reading Weak-kneed men in the conference wanted to compromise and end the fight where it stood.
in or at the place that
From this reading Weak-kneed men in the conference wanted to compromise and end the fight where it stood.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "Levake is the head and front of this whole disorder.
