used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Don Aníbal de Saldibar was gifted with a most energetic character and iron will; obstacles, instead of checking, only impelled him to go on at all risks, until he had carried out what he once resolved to do.
accomplishingverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “accomplish” — put in effect
From this reading In no case could any interference, however powerful its nature, have induced him to hesitate in accomplishing his plans, much less make him give them up.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Possessing great physical strength and unusual skill in the management of weapons, he was courageous after the manner of wild beasts, through an instinct for evil and to smell blood.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Don Aníbal de Saldibar was gifted with a most energetic character and iron will; obstacles, instead of checking, only impelled him to go on at all risks, until he had carried out what he once resolved to do.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Possessing great physical strength and unusual skill in the management of weapons, he was courageous after the manner of wild beasts, through an instinct for evil and to smell blood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading REDSKINS AND WHITESKINS.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In no case could any interference, however powerful its nature, have induced him to hesitate in accomplishing his plans, much less make him give them up.
Aníbal
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From this reading Don Aníbal de Saldibar was gifted with a most energetic character and iron will; obstacles, instead of checking, only impelled him to go on at all risks, until he had carried out what he once resolved to do.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Still he had as much contempt for his own life as for that of his opponent, and he never tried to avoid peril, but, on the contrary, felt a secret pleasure in looking it in the face.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Don Aníbal de Saldibar was gifted with a most energetic character and iron will; obstacles, instead of checking, only impelled him to go on at all risks, until he had carried out what he once resolved to do.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Still he had as much contempt for his own life as for that of his opponent, and he never tried to avoid peril, but, on the contrary, felt a secret pleasure in looking it in the face.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Possessing great physical strength and unusual skill in the management of weapons, he was courageous after the manner of wild beasts, through an instinct for evil and to smell blood.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Possessing great physical strength and unusual skill in the management of weapons, he was courageous after the manner of wild beasts, through an instinct for evil and to smell blood.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Still he had as much contempt for his own life as for that of his opponent, and he never tried to avoid peril, but, on the contrary, felt a secret pleasure in looking it in the face.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Don Aníbal de Saldibar was gifted with a most energetic character and iron will; obstacles, instead of checking, only impelled him to go on at all risks, until he had carried out what he once resolved to do.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In no case could any interference, however powerful its nature, have induced him to hesitate in accomplishing his plans, much less make him give them up.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Don Aníbal de Saldibar was gifted with a most energetic character and iron will; obstacles, instead of checking, only impelled him to go on at all risks, until he had carried out what he once resolved to do.
checkingverbUS /ˈtʃekɪŋ/
-ing form of “check” — examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading Don Aníbal de Saldibar was gifted with a most energetic character and iron will; obstacles, instead of checking, only impelled him to go on at all risks, until he had carried out what he once resolved to do.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Still he had as much contempt for his own life as for that of his opponent, and he never tried to avoid peril, but, on the contrary, felt a secret pleasure in looking it in the face.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Still he had as much contempt for his own life as for that of his opponent, and he never tried to avoid peril, but, on the contrary, felt a secret pleasure in looking it in the face.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In no case could any interference, however powerful its nature, have induced him to hesitate in accomplishing his plans, much less make him give them up.
courageousadjectiveUS /kərˈeɪdʒəs/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Possessing great physical strength and unusual skill in the management of weapons, he was courageous after the manner of wild beasts, through an instinct for evil and to smell blood.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Don Aníbal de Saldibar was gifted with a most energetic character and iron will; obstacles, instead of checking, only impelled him to go on at all risks, until he had carried out what he once resolved to do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Don Aníbal de Saldibar was gifted with a most energetic character and iron will; obstacles, instead of checking, only impelled him to go on at all risks, until he had carried out what he once resolved to do.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Don Aníbal de Saldibar was gifted with a most energetic character and iron will; obstacles, instead of checking, only impelled him to go on at all risks, until he had carried out what he once resolved to do.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading Don Aníbal de Saldibar was gifted with a most energetic character and iron will; obstacles, instead of checking, only impelled him to go on at all risks, until he had carried out what he once resolved to do.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Possessing great physical strength and unusual skill in the management of weapons, he was courageous after the manner of wild beasts, through an instinct for evil and to smell blood.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Still he had as much contempt for his own life as for that of his opponent, and he never tried to avoid peril, but, on the contrary, felt a secret pleasure in looking it in the face.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Still he had as much contempt for his own life as for that of his opponent, and he never tried to avoid peril, but, on the contrary, felt a secret pleasure in looking it in the face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Possessing great physical strength and unusual skill in the management of weapons, he was courageous after the manner of wild beasts, through an instinct for evil and to smell blood.
giftedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪftəd/
endowed with talent or talents
From this reading Don Aníbal de Saldibar was gifted with a most energetic character and iron will; obstacles, instead of checking, only impelled him to go on at all risks, until he had carried out what he once resolved to do.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In no case could any interference, however powerful its nature, have induced him to hesitate in accomplishing his plans, much less make him give them up.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Don Aníbal de Saldibar was gifted with a most energetic character and iron will; obstacles, instead of checking, only impelled him to go on at all risks, until he had carried out what he once resolved to do.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Possessing great physical strength and unusual skill in the management of weapons, he was courageous after the manner of wild beasts, through an instinct for evil and to smell blood.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Don Aníbal de Saldibar was gifted with a most energetic character and iron will; obstacles, instead of checking, only impelled him to go on at all risks, until he had carried out what he once resolved to do.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In no case could any interference, however powerful its nature, have induced him to hesitate in accomplishing his plans, much less make him give them up.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Don Aníbal de Saldibar was gifted with a most energetic character and iron will; obstacles, instead of checking, only impelled him to go on at all risks, until he had carried out what he once resolved to do.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading In no case could any interference, however powerful its nature, have induced him to hesitate in accomplishing his plans, much less make him give them up.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Don Aníbal de Saldibar was gifted with a most energetic character and iron will; obstacles, instead of checking, only impelled him to go on at all risks, until he had carried out what he once resolved to do.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In no case could any interference, however powerful its nature, have induced him to hesitate in accomplishing his plans, much less make him give them up.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In no case could any interference, however powerful its nature, have induced him to hesitate in accomplishing his plans, much less make him give them up.
impelledadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeld/
urged or forced to action through moral pressure
From this reading Don Aníbal de Saldibar was gifted with a most energetic character and iron will; obstacles, instead of checking, only impelled him to go on at all risks, until he had carried out what he once resolved to do.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In no case could any interference, however powerful its nature, have induced him to hesitate in accomplishing his plans, much less make him give them up.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading In no case could any interference, however powerful its nature, have induced him to hesitate in accomplishing his plans, much less make him give them up.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Don Aníbal de Saldibar was gifted with a most energetic character and iron will; obstacles, instead of checking, only impelled him to go on at all risks, until he had carried out what he once resolved to do.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Possessing great physical strength and unusual skill in the management of weapons, he was courageous after the manner of wild beasts, through an instinct for evil and to smell blood.
interferencenounUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/
a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
From this reading In no case could any interference, however powerful its nature, have induced him to hesitate in accomplishing his plans, much less make him give them up.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Don Aníbal de Saldibar was gifted with a most energetic character and iron will; obstacles, instead of checking, only impelled him to go on at all risks, until he had carried out what he once resolved to do.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Still he had as much contempt for his own life as for that of his opponent, and he never tried to avoid peril, but, on the contrary, felt a secret pleasure in looking it in the face.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In no case could any interference, however powerful its nature, have induced him to hesitate in accomplishing his plans, much less make him give them up.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading In no case could any interference, however powerful its nature, have induced him to hesitate in accomplishing his plans, much less make him give them up.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Still he had as much contempt for his own life as for that of his opponent, and he never tried to avoid peril, but, on the contrary, felt a secret pleasure in looking it in the face.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Still he had as much contempt for his own life as for that of his opponent, and he never tried to avoid peril, but, on the contrary, felt a secret pleasure in looking it in the face.
engage in
From this reading In no case could any interference, however powerful its nature, have induced him to hesitate in accomplishing his plans, much less make him give them up.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading Possessing great physical strength and unusual skill in the management of weapons, he was courageous after the manner of wild beasts, through an instinct for evil and to smell blood.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Possessing great physical strength and unusual skill in the management of weapons, he was courageous after the manner of wild beasts, through an instinct for evil and to smell blood.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Don Aníbal de Saldibar was gifted with a most energetic character and iron will; obstacles, instead of checking, only impelled him to go on at all risks, until he had carried out what he once resolved to do.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In no case could any interference, however powerful its nature, have induced him to hesitate in accomplishing his plans, much less make him give them up.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading In no case could any interference, however powerful its nature, have induced him to hesitate in accomplishing his plans, much less make him give them up.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Still he had as much contempt for his own life as for that of his opponent, and he never tried to avoid peril, but, on the contrary, felt a secret pleasure in looking it in the face.
not any; not one
From this reading In no case could any interference, however powerful its nature, have induced him to hesitate in accomplishing his plans, much less make him give them up.
obstaclesnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/
plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading Don Aníbal de Saldibar was gifted with a most energetic character and iron will; obstacles, instead of checking, only impelled him to go on at all risks, until he had carried out what he once resolved to do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Don Aníbal de Saldibar was gifted with a most energetic character and iron will; obstacles, instead of checking, only impelled him to go on at all risks, until he had carried out what he once resolved to do.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Don Aníbal de Saldibar was gifted with a most energetic character and iron will; obstacles, instead of checking, only impelled him to go on at all risks, until he had carried out what he once resolved to do.
on one occasion
From this reading Don Aníbal de Saldibar was gifted with a most energetic character and iron will; obstacles, instead of checking, only impelled him to go on at all risks, until he had carried out what he once resolved to do.
and nothing more
From this reading Don Aníbal de Saldibar was gifted with a most energetic character and iron will; obstacles, instead of checking, only impelled him to go on at all risks, until he had carried out what he once resolved to do.
opponentnounUS /əˈpoʊnənt/
a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading Still he had as much contempt for his own life as for that of his opponent, and he never tried to avoid peril, but, on the contrary, felt a secret pleasure in looking it in the face.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Don Aníbal de Saldibar was gifted with a most energetic character and iron will; obstacles, instead of checking, only impelled him to go on at all risks, until he had carried out what he once resolved to do.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Still he had as much contempt for his own life as for that of his opponent, and he never tried to avoid peril, but, on the contrary, felt a secret pleasure in looking it in the face.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Still he had as much contempt for his own life as for that of his opponent, and he never tried to avoid peril, but, on the contrary, felt a secret pleasure in looking it in the face.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Possessing great physical strength and unusual skill in the management of weapons, he was courageous after the manner of wild beasts, through an instinct for evil and to smell blood.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading In no case could any interference, however powerful its nature, have induced him to hesitate in accomplishing his plans, much less make him give them up.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Still he had as much contempt for his own life as for that of his opponent, and he never tried to avoid peril, but, on the contrary, felt a secret pleasure in looking it in the face.
PossessingverbUS /pəˈzesɪŋ/
-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Possessing great physical strength and unusual skill in the management of weapons, he was courageous after the manner of wild beasts, through an instinct for evil and to smell blood.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading In no case could any interference, however powerful its nature, have induced him to hesitate in accomplishing his plans, much less make him give them up.
REDSKINSnounUS /ˈredskɪnz/
plural of “redskin” — (slang) offensive term for Native Americans
From this reading REDSKINS AND WHITESKINS.
determined
From this reading Don Aníbal de Saldibar was gifted with a most energetic character and iron will; obstacles, instead of checking, only impelled him to go on at all risks, until he had carried out what he once resolved to do.
risksnounUS /rɪsks/
plural of “risk” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Don Aníbal de Saldibar was gifted with a most energetic character and iron will; obstacles, instead of checking, only impelled him to go on at all risks, until he had carried out what he once resolved to do.
Saldibar
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From this reading Don Aníbal de Saldibar was gifted with a most energetic character and iron will; obstacles, instead of checking, only impelled him to go on at all risks, until he had carried out what he once resolved to do.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Still he had as much contempt for his own life as for that of his opponent, and he never tried to avoid peril, but, on the contrary, felt a secret pleasure in looking it in the face.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Possessing great physical strength and unusual skill in the management of weapons, he was courageous after the manner of wild beasts, through an instinct for evil and to smell blood.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading Possessing great physical strength and unusual skill in the management of weapons, he was courageous after the manner of wild beasts, through an instinct for evil and to smell blood.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still he had as much contempt for his own life as for that of his opponent, and he never tried to avoid peril, but, on the contrary, felt a secret pleasure in looking it in the face.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Possessing great physical strength and unusual skill in the management of weapons, he was courageous after the manner of wild beasts, through an instinct for evil and to smell blood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Still he had as much contempt for his own life as for that of his opponent, and he never tried to avoid peril, but, on the contrary, felt a secret pleasure in looking it in the face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Possessing great physical strength and unusual skill in the management of weapons, he was courageous after the manner of wild beasts, through an instinct for evil and to smell blood.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In no case could any interference, however powerful its nature, have induced him to hesitate in accomplishing his plans, much less make him give them up.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Possessing great physical strength and unusual skill in the management of weapons, he was courageous after the manner of wild beasts, through an instinct for evil and to smell blood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Don Aníbal de Saldibar was gifted with a most energetic character and iron will; obstacles, instead of checking, only impelled him to go on at all risks, until he had carried out what he once resolved to do.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Still he had as much contempt for his own life as for that of his opponent, and he never tried to avoid peril, but, on the contrary, felt a secret pleasure in looking it in the face.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Don Aníbal de Saldibar was gifted with a most energetic character and iron will; obstacles, instead of checking, only impelled him to go on at all risks, until he had carried out what he once resolved to do.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Possessing great physical strength and unusual skill in the management of weapons, he was courageous after the manner of wild beasts, through an instinct for evil and to smell blood.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In no case could any interference, however powerful its nature, have induced him to hesitate in accomplishing his plans, much less make him give them up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Don Aníbal de Saldibar was gifted with a most energetic character and iron will; obstacles, instead of checking, only impelled him to go on at all risks, until he had carried out what he once resolved to do.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Possessing great physical strength and unusual skill in the management of weapons, he was courageous after the manner of wild beasts, through an instinct for evil and to smell blood.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Don Aníbal de Saldibar was gifted with a most energetic character and iron will; obstacles, instead of checking, only impelled him to go on at all risks, until he had carried out what he once resolved to do.
WHITESKINS
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From this reading REDSKINS AND WHITESKINS.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Possessing great physical strength and unusual skill in the management of weapons, he was courageous after the manner of wild beasts, through an instinct for evil and to smell blood.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Don Aníbal de Saldibar was gifted with a most energetic character and iron will; obstacles, instead of checking, only impelled him to go on at all risks, until he had carried out what he once resolved to do.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Don Aníbal de Saldibar was gifted with a most energetic character and iron will; obstacles, instead of checking, only impelled him to go on at all risks, until he had carried out what he once resolved to do.
