used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Always a fighter, his army training had developed this side of his nature to a point where it was practically impossible for him to accede to an unjust demand without a struggle.
accedeverbUS /ækˈsiːd/
yield to another's wish or opinion
From this reading Always a fighter, his army training had developed this side of his nature to a point where it was practically impossible for him to accede to an unjust demand without a struggle.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading On leaving the club, Forrester strolled slowly and thoughtfully north along Michigan Avenue.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Always a fighter, his army training had developed this side of his nature to a point where it was practically impossible for him to accede to an unjust demand without a struggle.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Always a fighter, his army training had developed this side of his nature to a point where it was practically impossible for him to accede to an unjust demand without a struggle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On leaving the club, Forrester strolled slowly and thoughtfully north along Michigan Avenue.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Forrester reflected that he had but four days in which to freely carry out any plan which he might decide upon.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Always a fighter, his army training had developed this side of his nature to a point where it was practically impossible for him to accede to an unjust demand without a struggle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The knowledge that old Mr. Nevins had met his death at the hands of the same people who now threatened him, impressed Forrester with the seriousness of the situation.
a line of approach
From this reading On leaving the club, Forrester strolled slowly and thoughtfully north along Michigan Avenue.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Forrester reflected that he had but four days in which to freely carry out any plan which he might decide upon.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Forrester reflected that he had but four days in which to freely carry out any plan which he might decide upon.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading On leaving the club, Forrester strolled slowly and thoughtfully north along Michigan Avenue.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Forrester reflected that he had but four days in which to freely carry out any plan which he might decide upon.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The knowledge that old Mr. Nevins had met his death at the hands of the same people who now threatened him, impressed Forrester with the seriousness of the situation.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading Forrester reflected that he had but four days in which to freely carry out any plan which he might decide upon.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Always a fighter, his army training had developed this side of his nature to a point where it was practically impossible for him to accede to an unjust demand without a struggle.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Always a fighter, his army training had developed this side of his nature to a point where it was practically impossible for him to accede to an unjust demand without a struggle.
fighternounUS /ˈfaɪtər/
someone who fights (or is fighting)
From this reading Always a fighter, his army training had developed this side of his nature to a point where it was practically impossible for him to accede to an unjust demand without a struggle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Always a fighter, his army training had developed this side of his nature to a point where it was practically impossible for him to accede to an unjust demand without a struggle.
Forrester
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From this reading On leaving the club, Forrester strolled slowly and thoughtfully north along Michigan Avenue.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Forrester reflected that he had but four days in which to freely carry out any plan which he might decide upon.
in a free manner
From this reading Forrester reflected that he had but four days in which to freely carry out any plan which he might decide upon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The knowledge that old Mr. Nevins had met his death at the hands of the same people who now threatened him, impressed Forrester with the seriousness of the situation.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The knowledge that old Mr. Nevins had met his death at the hands of the same people who now threatened him, impressed Forrester with the seriousness of the situation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Forrester reflected that he had but four days in which to freely carry out any plan which he might decide upon.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The knowledge that old Mr. Nevins had met his death at the hands of the same people who now threatened him, impressed Forrester with the seriousness of the situation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The knowledge that old Mr. Nevins had met his death at the hands of the same people who now threatened him, impressed Forrester with the seriousness of the situation.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Always a fighter, his army training had developed this side of his nature to a point where it was practically impossible for him to accede to an unjust demand without a struggle.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading The knowledge that old Mr. Nevins had met his death at the hands of the same people who now threatened him, impressed Forrester with the seriousness of the situation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Forrester reflected that he had but four days in which to freely carry out any plan which he might decide upon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Always a fighter, his army training had developed this side of his nature to a point where it was practically impossible for him to accede to an unjust demand without a struggle.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading The knowledge that old Mr. Nevins had met his death at the hands of the same people who now threatened him, impressed Forrester with the seriousness of the situation.
the act of departing
From this reading On leaving the club, Forrester strolled slowly and thoughtfully north along Michigan Avenue.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The knowledge that old Mr. Nevins had met his death at the hands of the same people who now threatened him, impressed Forrester with the seriousness of the situation.
MichigannounUS /ˈmɪʃɪɡən/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading On leaving the club, Forrester strolled slowly and thoughtfully north along Michigan Avenue.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Forrester reflected that he had but four days in which to freely carry out any plan which he might decide upon.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The knowledge that old Mr. Nevins had met his death at the hands of the same people who now threatened him, impressed Forrester with the seriousness of the situation.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Always a fighter, his army training had developed this side of his nature to a point where it was practically impossible for him to accede to an unjust demand without a struggle.
Nevins
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From this reading The knowledge that old Mr. Nevins had met his death at the hands of the same people who now threatened him, impressed Forrester with the seriousness of the situation.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading On leaving the club, Forrester strolled slowly and thoughtfully north along Michigan Avenue.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The knowledge that old Mr. Nevins had met his death at the hands of the same people who now threatened him, impressed Forrester with the seriousness of the situation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The knowledge that old Mr. Nevins had met his death at the hands of the same people who now threatened him, impressed Forrester with the seriousness of the situation.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The knowledge that old Mr. Nevins had met his death at the hands of the same people who now threatened him, impressed Forrester with the seriousness of the situation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On leaving the club, Forrester strolled slowly and thoughtfully north along Michigan Avenue.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Forrester reflected that he had but four days in which to freely carry out any plan which he might decide upon.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The knowledge that old Mr. Nevins had met his death at the hands of the same people who now threatened him, impressed Forrester with the seriousness of the situation.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Forrester reflected that he had but four days in which to freely carry out any plan which he might decide upon.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Always a fighter, his army training had developed this side of his nature to a point where it was practically impossible for him to accede to an unjust demand without a struggle.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading Always a fighter, his army training had developed this side of his nature to a point where it was practically impossible for him to accede to an unjust demand without a struggle.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading Forrester reflected that he had but four days in which to freely carry out any plan which he might decide upon.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The knowledge that old Mr. Nevins had met his death at the hands of the same people who now threatened him, impressed Forrester with the seriousness of the situation.
seriousnessnounUS /ˈsɪriəsnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading The knowledge that old Mr. Nevins had met his death at the hands of the same people who now threatened him, impressed Forrester with the seriousness of the situation.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Always a fighter, his army training had developed this side of his nature to a point where it was practically impossible for him to accede to an unjust demand without a struggle.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The knowledge that old Mr. Nevins had met his death at the hands of the same people who now threatened him, impressed Forrester with the seriousness of the situation.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading On leaving the club, Forrester strolled slowly and thoughtfully north along Michigan Avenue.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading On leaving the club, Forrester strolled slowly and thoughtfully north along Michigan Avenue.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Always a fighter, his army training had developed this side of his nature to a point where it was practically impossible for him to accede to an unjust demand without a struggle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The knowledge that old Mr. Nevins had met his death at the hands of the same people who now threatened him, impressed Forrester with the seriousness of the situation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On leaving the club, Forrester strolled slowly and thoughtfully north along Michigan Avenue.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Always a fighter, his army training had developed this side of his nature to a point where it was practically impossible for him to accede to an unjust demand without a struggle.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading On leaving the club, Forrester strolled slowly and thoughtfully north along Michigan Avenue.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading The knowledge that old Mr. Nevins had met his death at the hands of the same people who now threatened him, impressed Forrester with the seriousness of the situation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Always a fighter, his army training had developed this side of his nature to a point where it was practically impossible for him to accede to an unjust demand without a struggle.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading Always a fighter, his army training had developed this side of his nature to a point where it was practically impossible for him to accede to an unjust demand without a struggle.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading It was Tuesday.
unjustadjectiveUS /ənˈdʒʌst/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading Always a fighter, his army training had developed this side of his nature to a point where it was practically impossible for him to accede to an unjust demand without a struggle.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Forrester reflected that he had but four days in which to freely carry out any plan which he might decide upon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Always a fighter, his army training had developed this side of his nature to a point where it was practically impossible for him to accede to an unjust demand without a struggle.
in or at the place that
From this reading Always a fighter, his army training had developed this side of his nature to a point where it was practically impossible for him to accede to an unjust demand without a struggle.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Forrester reflected that he had but four days in which to freely carry out any plan which he might decide upon.
which person or people
From this reading The knowledge that old Mr. Nevins had met his death at the hands of the same people who now threatened him, impressed Forrester with the seriousness of the situation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The knowledge that old Mr. Nevins had met his death at the hands of the same people who now threatened him, impressed Forrester with the seriousness of the situation.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Always a fighter, his army training had developed this side of his nature to a point where it was practically impossible for him to accede to an unjust demand without a struggle.
