used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Don Gordon’s assailant kept him exceedingly busy in warding off the thrusts of the knife, and the boy had a lively time of it before he could escape from his clutches.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Placing his foot against the side of the door he threw his whole weight upon the belt, jerked it from the man’s grasp and fell in the aisle all in a heap.
aislenounUS /aɪl/
a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading Placing his foot against the side of the door he threw his whole weight upon the belt, jerked it from the man’s grasp and fell in the aisle all in a heap.
(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 When the students went to work to clear the car, Don hoped that the man would become frightened and let go his hold; but instead of that, he seemed all the more determined to pull his captive out of the door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Don Gordon’s assailant kept him exceedingly busy in warding off the thrusts of the knife, and the boy had a lively time of it before he could escape from his clutches.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In spite of his resistance Don was dragged as far as the stove, and there he made a desperate and final effort to escape.
assailantnounUS /əˈseɪlənt/
someone who attacks
From this reading Don Gordon’s assailant kept him exceedingly busy in warding off the thrusts of the knife, and the boy had a lively time of it before he could escape from his clutches.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading When the students went to work to clear the car, Don hoped that the man would become frightened and let go his hold; but instead of that, he seemed all the more determined to pull his captive out of the door.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Don Gordon’s assailant kept him exceedingly busy in warding off the thrusts of the knife, and the boy had a lively time of it before he could escape from his clutches.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading Placing his foot against the side of the door he threw his whole weight upon the belt, jerked it from the man’s grasp and fell in the aisle all in a heap.
a youthful male person
From this reading Don Gordon’s assailant kept him exceedingly busy in warding off the thrusts of the knife, and the boy had a lively time of it before he could escape from his clutches.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Don Gordon’s assailant kept him exceedingly busy in warding off the thrusts of the knife, and the boy had a lively time of it before he could escape from his clutches.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When the students went to work to clear the car, Don hoped that the man would become frightened and let go his hold; but instead of that, he seemed all the more determined to pull his captive out of the door.
captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading When the students went to work to clear the car, Don hoped that the man would become frightened and let go his hold; but instead of that, he seemed all the more determined to pull his captive out of the door.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading When the students went to work to clear the car, Don hoped that the man would become frightened and let go his hold; but instead of that, he seemed all the more determined to pull his captive out of the door.
rid of obstructions
From this reading When the students went to work to clear the car, Don hoped that the man would become frightened and let go his hold; but instead of that, he seemed all the more determined to pull his captive out of the door.
clutchesnounUS /ˈklʌtʃəz/
the act of grasping
From this reading Don Gordon’s assailant kept him exceedingly busy in warding off the thrusts of the knife, and the boy had a lively time of it before he could escape from his clutches.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Don Gordon’s assailant kept him exceedingly busy in warding off the thrusts of the knife, and the boy had a lively time of it before he could escape from his clutches.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading In spite of his resistance Don was dragged as far as the stove, and there he made a desperate and final effort to escape.
characterized by great determination
From this reading When the students went to work to clear the car, Don hoped that the man would become frightened and let go his hold; but instead of that, he seemed all the more determined to pull his captive out of the door.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Don Gordon’s assailant kept him exceedingly busy in warding off the thrusts of the knife, and the boy had a lively time of it before he could escape from his clutches.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When the students went to work to clear the car, Don hoped that the man would become frightened and let go his hold; but instead of that, he seemed all the more determined to pull his captive out of the door.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading In spite of his resistance Don was dragged as far as the stove, and there he made a desperate and final effort to escape.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading In spite of his resistance Don was dragged as far as the stove, and there he made a desperate and final effort to escape.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Don Gordon’s assailant kept him exceedingly busy in warding off the thrusts of the knife, and the boy had a lively time of it before he could escape from his clutches.
to an extreme degree
From this reading Don Gordon’s assailant kept him exceedingly busy in warding off the thrusts of the knife, and the boy had a lively time of it before he could escape from his clutches.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In spite of his resistance Don was dragged as far as the stove, and there he made a desperate and final effort to escape.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Placing his foot against the side of the door he threw his whole weight upon the belt, jerked it from the man’s grasp and fell in the aisle all in a heap.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading In spite of his resistance Don was dragged as far as the stove, and there he made a desperate and final effort to escape.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Placing his foot against the side of the door he threw his whole weight upon the belt, jerked it from the man’s grasp and fell in the aisle all in a heap.
made afraid
From this reading When the students went to work to clear the car, Don hoped that the man would become frightened and let go his hold; but instead of that, he seemed all the more determined to pull his captive out of the door.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Don Gordon’s assailant kept him exceedingly busy in warding off the thrusts of the knife, and the boy had a lively time of it before he could escape from his clutches.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When the students went to work to clear the car, Don hoped that the man would become frightened and let go his hold; but instead of that, he seemed all the more determined to pull his captive out of the door.
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From this reading Don Gordon’s assailant kept him exceedingly busy in warding off the thrusts of the knife, and the boy had a lively time of it before he could escape from his clutches.
hold firmly
From this reading Placing his foot against the side of the door he threw his whole weight upon the belt, jerked it from the man’s grasp and fell in the aisle all in a heap.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Don Gordon’s assailant kept him exceedingly busy in warding off the thrusts of the knife, and the boy had a lively time of it before he could escape from his clutches.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Don Gordon’s assailant kept him exceedingly busy in warding off the thrusts of the knife, and the boy had a lively time of it before he could escape from his clutches.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Placing his foot against the side of the door he threw his whole weight upon the belt, jerked it from the man’s grasp and fell in the aisle all in a heap.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Don Gordon’s assailant kept him exceedingly busy in warding off the thrusts of the knife, and the boy had a lively time of it before he could escape from his clutches.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Don Gordon’s assailant kept him exceedingly busy in warding off the thrusts of the knife, and the boy had a lively time of it before he could escape from his clutches.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading When the students went to work to clear the car, Don hoped that the man would become frightened and let go his hold; but instead of that, he seemed all the more determined to pull his captive out of the door.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading WELCOME HOME.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading When the students went to work to clear the car, Don hoped that the man would become frightened and let go his hold; but instead of that, he seemed all the more determined to pull his captive out of the door.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Don Gordon’s assailant kept him exceedingly busy in warding off the thrusts of the knife, and the boy had a lively time of it before he could escape from his clutches.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading When the students went to work to clear the car, Don hoped that the man would become frightened and let go his hold; but instead of that, he seemed all the more determined to pull his captive out of the door.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Don Gordon’s assailant kept him exceedingly busy in warding off the thrusts of the knife, and the boy had a lively time of it before he could escape from his clutches.
jerkedverbUS /dʒɜːrkt/
past form of “jerk” — pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading Placing his foot against the side of the door he threw his whole weight upon the belt, jerked it from the man’s grasp and fell in the aisle all in a heap.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Don Gordon’s assailant kept him exceedingly busy in warding off the thrusts of the knife, and the boy had a lively time of it before he could escape from his clutches.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading Don Gordon’s assailant kept him exceedingly busy in warding off the thrusts of the knife, and the boy had a lively time of it before he could escape from his clutches.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading When the students went to work to clear the car, Don hoped that the man would become frightened and let go his hold; but instead of that, he seemed all the more determined to pull his captive out of the door.
full of life and energy
From this reading Don Gordon’s assailant kept him exceedingly busy in warding off the thrusts of the knife, and the boy had a lively time of it before he could escape from his clutches.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In spite of his resistance Don was dragged as far as the stove, and there he made a desperate and final effort to escape.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When the students went to work to clear the car, Don hoped that the man would become frightened and let go his hold; but instead of that, he seemed all the more determined to pull his captive out of the door.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Placing his foot against the side of the door he threw his whole weight upon the belt, jerked it from the man’s grasp and fell in the aisle all in a heap.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When the students went to work to clear the car, Don hoped that the man would become frightened and let go his hold; but instead of that, he seemed all the more determined to pull his captive out of the door.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Don Gordon’s assailant kept him exceedingly busy in warding off the thrusts of the knife, and the boy had a lively time of it before he could escape from his clutches.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Don Gordon’s assailant kept him exceedingly busy in warding off the thrusts of the knife, and the boy had a lively time of it before he could escape from his clutches.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When the students went to work to clear the car, Don hoped that the man would become frightened and let go his hold; but instead of that, he seemed all the more determined to pull his captive out of the door.
PlacingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Placing his foot against the side of the door he threw his whole weight upon the belt, jerked it from the man’s grasp and fell in the aisle all in a heap.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading When the students went to work to clear the car, Don hoped that the man would become frightened and let go his hold; but instead of that, he seemed all the more determined to pull his captive out of the door.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading In spite of his resistance Don was dragged as far as the stove, and there he made a desperate and final effort to escape.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When the students went to work to clear the car, Don hoped that the man would become frightened and let go his hold; but instead of that, he seemed all the more determined to pull his captive out of the door.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Placing his foot against the side of the door he threw his whole weight upon the belt, jerked it from the man’s grasp and fell in the aisle all in a heap.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of his resistance Don was dragged as far as the stove, and there he made a desperate and final effort to escape.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading In spite of his resistance Don was dragged as far as the stove, and there he made a desperate and final effort to escape.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading When the students went to work to clear the car, Don hoped that the man would become frightened and let go his hold; but instead of that, he seemed all the more determined to pull his captive out of the door.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the students went to work to clear the car, Don hoped that the man would become frightened and let go his hold; but instead of that, he seemed all the more determined to pull his captive out of the door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Don Gordon’s assailant kept him exceedingly busy in warding off the thrusts of the knife, and the boy had a lively time of it before he could escape from his clutches.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In spite of his resistance Don was dragged as far as the stove, and there he made a desperate and final effort to escape.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Placing his foot against the side of the door he threw his whole weight upon the belt, jerked it from the man’s grasp and fell in the aisle all in a heap.
thrustsnounUS /θrʌsts/
plural of “thrust” — the force used in pushing
From this reading Don Gordon’s assailant kept him exceedingly busy in warding off the thrusts of the knife, and the boy had a lively time of it before he could escape from his clutches.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Don Gordon’s assailant kept him exceedingly busy in warding off the thrusts of the knife, and the boy had a lively time of it before he could escape from his clutches.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the students went to work to clear the car, Don hoped that the man would become frightened and let go his hold; but instead of that, he seemed all the more determined to pull his captive out of the door.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Placing his foot against the side of the door he threw his whole weight upon the belt, jerked it from the man’s grasp and fell in the aisle all in a heap.
wardingverbUS /ˈwɔːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “ward” — watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect
From this reading Don Gordon’s assailant kept him exceedingly busy in warding off the thrusts of the knife, and the boy had a lively time of it before he could escape from his clutches.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In spite of his resistance Don was dragged as far as the stove, and there he made a desperate and final effort to escape.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading Placing his foot against the side of the door he threw his whole weight upon the belt, jerked it from the man’s grasp and fell in the aisle all in a heap.
accept gladly
From this reading WELCOME HOME.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When the students went to work to clear the car, Don hoped that the man would become frightened and let go his hold; but instead of that, he seemed all the more determined to pull his captive out of the door.
at the time that
From this reading When the students went to work to clear the car, Don hoped that the man would become frightened and let go his hold; but instead of that, he seemed all the more determined to pull his captive out of the door.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Placing his foot against the side of the door he threw his whole weight upon the belt, jerked it from the man’s grasp and fell in the aisle all in a heap.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading When the students went to work to clear the car, Don hoped that the man would become frightened and let go his hold; but instead of that, he seemed all the more determined to pull his captive out of the door.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When the students went to work to clear the car, Don hoped that the man would become frightened and let go his hold; but instead of that, he seemed all the more determined to pull his captive out of the door.
