used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The game he played in attacking the general was a bold one; but there are in the world many perverse beings with whom any reasoning is impossible, and with whom knockdown arguments must be employed.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading The adventurer calculated on the surprise, fear, and perhaps admiration of his enemy to secure his own escape.
adventurernounUS /ædˈventʃərər/
a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading The adventurer had judged the man with whom he had to deal; he felt convinced that if he allowed him to give the order for hanging, it would not be revoked.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The adventurer had judged the man with whom he had to deal; he felt convinced that if he allowed him to give the order for hanging, it would not be revoked.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The game he played in attacking the general was a bold one; but there are in the world many perverse beings with whom any reasoning is impossible, and with whom knockdown arguments must be employed.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The game he played in attacking the general was a bold one; but there are in the world many perverse beings with whom any reasoning is impossible, and with whom knockdown arguments must be employed.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading However eccentric the means employed by the Canadian to regain his liberty may appear to the reader at the first blush, they had been carefully meditated.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The game he played in attacking the general was a bold one; but there are in the world many perverse beings with whom any reasoning is impossible, and with whom knockdown arguments must be employed.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading The game he played in attacking the general was a bold one; but there are in the world many perverse beings with whom any reasoning is impossible, and with whom knockdown arguments must be employed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading However eccentric the means employed by the Canadian to regain his liberty may appear to the reader at the first blush, they had been carefully meditated.
attackingadjectiveUS /əˈtækɪŋ/
disposed to attack
From this reading The game he played in attacking the general was a bold one; but there are in the world many perverse beings with whom any reasoning is impossible, and with whom knockdown arguments must be employed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The adventurer had judged the man with whom he had to deal; he felt convinced that if he allowed him to give the order for hanging, it would not be revoked.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading However eccentric the means employed by the Canadian to regain his liberty may appear to the reader at the first blush, they had been carefully meditated.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading The game he played in attacking the general was a bold one; but there are in the world many perverse beings with whom any reasoning is impossible, and with whom knockdown arguments must be employed.
blushverbUS /blʌʃ/
turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading However eccentric the means employed by the Canadian to regain his liberty may appear to the reader at the first blush, they had been carefully meditated.
fearless and daring
From this reading The game he played in attacking the general was a bold one; but there are in the world many perverse beings with whom any reasoning is impossible, and with whom knockdown arguments must be employed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The game he played in attacking the general was a bold one; but there are in the world many perverse beings with whom any reasoning is impossible, and with whom knockdown arguments must be employed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading However eccentric the means employed by the Canadian to regain his liberty may appear to the reader at the first blush, they had been carefully meditated.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading The adventurer calculated on the surprise, fear, and perhaps admiration of his enemy to secure his own escape.
CanadianadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/
of or relating to Canada or its people
From this reading However eccentric the means employed by the Canadian to regain his liberty may appear to the reader at the first blush, they had been carefully meditated.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading However eccentric the means employed by the Canadian to regain his liberty may appear to the reader at the first blush, they had been carefully meditated.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading The adventurer had judged the man with whom he had to deal; he felt convinced that if he allowed him to give the order for hanging, it would not be revoked.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading The adventurer had judged the man with whom he had to deal; he felt convinced that if he allowed him to give the order for hanging, it would not be revoked.
eccentricadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsentrɪk/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading However eccentric the means employed by the Canadian to regain his liberty may appear to the reader at the first blush, they had been carefully meditated.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading However eccentric the means employed by the Canadian to regain his liberty may appear to the reader at the first blush, they had been carefully meditated.
an opposing military force
From this reading The adventurer calculated on the surprise, fear, and perhaps admiration of his enemy to secure his own escape.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading The adventurer calculated on the surprise, fear, and perhaps admiration of his enemy to secure his own escape.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The adventurer calculated on the surprise, fear, and perhaps admiration of his enemy to secure his own escape.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The adventurer had judged the man with whom he had to deal; he felt convinced that if he allowed him to give the order for hanging, it would not be revoked.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading However eccentric the means employed by the Canadian to regain his liberty may appear to the reader at the first blush, they had been carefully meditated.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The adventurer had judged the man with whom he had to deal; he felt convinced that if he allowed him to give the order for hanging, it would not be revoked.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading The game he played in attacking the general was a bold one; but there are in the world many perverse beings with whom any reasoning is impossible, and with whom knockdown arguments must be employed.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The game he played in attacking the general was a bold one; but there are in the world many perverse beings with whom any reasoning is impossible, and with whom knockdown arguments must be employed.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The adventurer had judged the man with whom he had to deal; he felt convinced that if he allowed him to give the order for hanging, it would not be revoked.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading However eccentric the means employed by the Canadian to regain his liberty may appear to the reader at the first blush, they had been carefully meditated.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading The adventurer had judged the man with whom he had to deal; he felt convinced that if he allowed him to give the order for hanging, it would not be revoked.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The adventurer had judged the man with whom he had to deal; he felt convinced that if he allowed him to give the order for hanging, it would not be revoked.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The adventurer had judged the man with whom he had to deal; he felt convinced that if he allowed him to give the order for hanging, it would not be revoked.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading However eccentric the means employed by the Canadian to regain his liberty may appear to the reader at the first blush, they had been carefully meditated.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However eccentric the means employed by the Canadian to regain his liberty may appear to the reader at the first blush, they had been carefully meditated.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The adventurer had judged the man with whom he had to deal; he felt convinced that if he allowed him to give the order for hanging, it would not be revoked.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The game he played in attacking the general was a bold one; but there are in the world many perverse beings with whom any reasoning is impossible, and with whom knockdown arguments must be employed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The game he played in attacking the general was a bold one; but there are in the world many perverse beings with whom any reasoning is impossible, and with whom knockdown arguments must be employed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The game he played in attacking the general was a bold one; but there are in the world many perverse beings with whom any reasoning is impossible, and with whom knockdown arguments must be employed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The adventurer had judged the man with whom he had to deal; he felt convinced that if he allowed him to give the order for hanging, it would not be revoked.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading The adventurer had judged the man with whom he had to deal; he felt convinced that if he allowed him to give the order for hanging, it would not be revoked.
knockdownnounUS /ˈnɑːkdaʊn/
a blow that knocks the opponent off his feet
From this reading The game he played in attacking the general was a bold one; but there are in the world many perverse beings with whom any reasoning is impossible, and with whom knockdown arguments must be employed.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading However eccentric the means employed by the Canadian to regain his liberty may appear to the reader at the first blush, they had been carefully meditated.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE WOUNDED MAN.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The game he played in attacking the general was a bold one; but there are in the world many perverse beings with whom any reasoning is impossible, and with whom knockdown arguments must be employed.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading However eccentric the means employed by the Canadian to regain his liberty may appear to the reader at the first blush, they had been carefully meditated.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading However eccentric the means employed by the Canadian to regain his liberty may appear to the reader at the first blush, they had been carefully meditated.
meditated
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From this reading However eccentric the means employed by the Canadian to regain his liberty may appear to the reader at the first blush, they had been carefully meditated.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The game he played in attacking the general was a bold one; but there are in the world many perverse beings with whom any reasoning is impossible, and with whom knockdown arguments must be employed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The adventurer had judged the man with whom he had to deal; he felt convinced that if he allowed him to give the order for hanging, it would not be revoked.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The adventurer calculated on the surprise, fear, and perhaps admiration of his enemy to secure his own escape.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The adventurer calculated on the surprise, fear, and perhaps admiration of his enemy to secure his own escape.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The game he played in attacking the general was a bold one; but there are in the world many perverse beings with whom any reasoning is impossible, and with whom knockdown arguments must be employed.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The adventurer had judged the man with whom he had to deal; he felt convinced that if he allowed him to give the order for hanging, it would not be revoked.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The adventurer calculated on the surprise, fear, and perhaps admiration of his enemy to secure his own escape.
by chance
From this reading The adventurer calculated on the surprise, fear, and perhaps admiration of his enemy to secure his own escape.
perverseadjectiveUS /pərˈvɜːrs/
marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict
From this reading The game he played in attacking the general was a bold one; but there are in the world many perverse beings with whom any reasoning is impossible, and with whom knockdown arguments must be employed.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading The game he played in attacking the general was a bold one; but there are in the world many perverse beings with whom any reasoning is impossible, and with whom knockdown arguments must be employed.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading However eccentric the means employed by the Canadian to regain his liberty may appear to the reader at the first blush, they had been carefully meditated.
reasoningnounUS /ˈriːzənɪŋ/
thinking that is coherent and logical
From this reading The game he played in attacking the general was a bold one; but there are in the world many perverse beings with whom any reasoning is impossible, and with whom knockdown arguments must be employed.
regainverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪn/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading However eccentric the means employed by the Canadian to regain his liberty may appear to the reader at the first blush, they had been carefully meditated.
revokedverbUS /rɪˈvoʊkt/
past form of “revoke” — fail to follow suit when able and required to do so
From this reading The adventurer had judged the man with whom he had to deal; he felt convinced that if he allowed him to give the order for hanging, it would not be revoked.
get by special effort
From this reading The adventurer calculated on the surprise, fear, and perhaps admiration of his enemy to secure his own escape.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The adventurer calculated on the surprise, fear, and perhaps admiration of his enemy to secure his own escape.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The adventurer had judged the man with whom he had to deal; he felt convinced that if he allowed him to give the order for hanging, it would not be revoked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WOUNDED MAN.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The game he played in attacking the general was a bold one; but there are in the world many perverse beings with whom any reasoning is impossible, and with whom knockdown arguments must be employed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading However eccentric the means employed by the Canadian to regain his liberty may appear to the reader at the first blush, they had been carefully meditated.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading However eccentric the means employed by the Canadian to regain his liberty may appear to the reader at the first blush, they had been carefully meditated.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The game he played in attacking the general was a bold one; but there are in the world many perverse beings with whom any reasoning is impossible, and with whom knockdown arguments must be employed.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The adventurer had judged the man with whom he had to deal; he felt convinced that if he allowed him to give the order for hanging, it would not be revoked.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The adventurer had judged the man with whom he had to deal; he felt convinced that if he allowed him to give the order for hanging, it would not be revoked.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The game he played in attacking the general was a bold one; but there are in the world many perverse beings with whom any reasoning is impossible, and with whom knockdown arguments must be employed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The adventurer had judged the man with whom he had to deal; he felt convinced that if he allowed him to give the order for hanging, it would not be revoked.
people who are wounded
From this reading THE WOUNDED MAN.
