used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DAVID FOR A GOLIATH From his pockets the big fellow brought out a coil of stout cord.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Then began an active fight, the object of which, on the black man's part, was to make the other wrist secure.
agilitynounUS /əˈdʒɪləti/
the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble
From this reading But here Tom developed an amount of agility and a skill in fighting that angered Sambo.
a quantity of money
From this reading But here Tom developed an amount of agility and a skill in fighting that angered Sambo.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then began an active fight, the object of which, on the black man's part, was to make the other wrist secure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But here Tom developed an amount of agility and a skill in fighting that angered Sambo.
angeredadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡərd/
marked by extreme anger
From this reading But here Tom developed an amount of agility and a skill in fighting that angered Sambo.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then began an active fight, the object of which, on the black man's part, was to make the other wrist secure.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A DAVID FOR A GOLIATH From his pockets the big fellow brought out a coil of stout cord.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Then began an active fight, the object of which, on the black man's part, was to make the other wrist secure.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A DAVID FOR A GOLIATH From his pockets the big fellow brought out a coil of stout cord.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But here Tom developed an amount of agility and a skill in fighting that angered Sambo.
coilnounUS /kɔɪl/
a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
From this reading A DAVID FOR A GOLIATH From his pockets the big fellow brought out a coil of stout cord.
cordnounUS /kɔːrd/
a line made of twisted fibers or threads
From this reading A DAVID FOR A GOLIATH From his pockets the big fellow brought out a coil of stout cord.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading A DAVID FOR A GOLIATH From his pockets the big fellow brought out a coil of stout cord.
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading "Doggone yo', ef yo' won't take it peaceable-like, den yo'll get it do odder way."
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading But here Tom developed an amount of agility and a skill in fighting that angered Sambo.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Doggone yo', ef yo' won't take it peaceable-like, den yo'll get it do odder way."
Doggone
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From this reading "Doggone yo', ef yo' won't take it peaceable-like, den yo'll get it do odder way."
ef
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From this reading "Doggone yo', ef yo' won't take it peaceable-like, den yo'll get it do odder way."
a boy or man
From this reading A DAVID FOR A GOLIATH From his pockets the big fellow brought out a coil of stout cord.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Then began an active fight, the object of which, on the black man's part, was to make the other wrist secure.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading But here Tom developed an amount of agility and a skill in fighting that angered Sambo.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A DAVID FOR A GOLIATH From his pockets the big fellow brought out a coil of stout cord.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A DAVID FOR A GOLIATH From his pockets the big fellow brought out a coil of stout cord.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Doggone yo', ef yo' won't take it peaceable-like, den yo'll get it do odder way."
GOLIATHnounUS /ɡəˈlaɪəθ/
(Old Testament) a giant Philistine warrior who was slain by David with a slingshot
From this reading A DAVID FOR A GOLIATH From his pockets the big fellow brought out a coil of stout cord.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Without much trouble he slipped a noose over one of Tom's wrists.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading But here Tom developed an amount of agility and a skill in fighting that angered Sambo.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A DAVID FOR A GOLIATH From his pockets the big fellow brought out a coil of stout cord.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But here Tom developed an amount of agility and a skill in fighting that angered Sambo.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Doggone yo', ef yo' won't take it peaceable-like, den yo'll get it do odder way."
engage in
From this reading Then began an active fight, the object of which, on the black man's part, was to make the other wrist secure.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Then began an active fight, the object of which, on the black man's part, was to make the other wrist secure.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Without much trouble he slipped a noose over one of Tom's wrists.
noosenounUS /nuːs/
a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose
From this reading Without much trouble he slipped a noose over one of Tom's wrists.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Then began an active fight, the object of which, on the black man's part, was to make the other wrist secure.
odderadjectiveUS /ˈɑːdər/
comparative of “odd” — not divisible by two
From this reading "Doggone yo', ef yo' won't take it peaceable-like, den yo'll get it do odder way."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DAVID FOR A GOLIATH From his pockets the big fellow brought out a coil of stout cord.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then began an active fight, the object of which, on the black man's part, was to make the other wrist secure.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Without much trouble he slipped a noose over one of Tom's wrists.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Then began an active fight, the object of which, on the black man's part, was to make the other wrist secure.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A DAVID FOR A GOLIATH From his pockets the big fellow brought out a coil of stout cord.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Without much trouble he slipped a noose over one of Tom's wrists.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Then began an active fight, the object of which, on the black man's part, was to make the other wrist secure.
peaceable-like
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From this reading "Doggone yo', ef yo' won't take it peaceable-like, den yo'll get it do odder way."
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading A DAVID FOR A GOLIATH From his pockets the big fellow brought out a coil of stout cord.
Sambo
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From this reading But here Tom developed an amount of agility and a skill in fighting that angered Sambo.
get by special effort
From this reading Then began an active fight, the object of which, on the black man's part, was to make the other wrist secure.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading But here Tom developed an amount of agility and a skill in fighting that angered Sambo.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Without much trouble he slipped a noose over one of Tom's wrists.
dependable
From this reading A DAVID FOR A GOLIATH From his pockets the big fellow brought out a coil of stout cord.
carry out
From this reading "Doggone yo', ef yo' won't take it peaceable-like, den yo'll get it do odder way."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But here Tom developed an amount of agility and a skill in fighting that angered Sambo.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DAVID FOR A GOLIATH From his pockets the big fellow brought out a coil of stout cord.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then began an active fight, the object of which, on the black man's part, was to make the other wrist secure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then began an active fight, the object of which, on the black man's part, was to make the other wrist secure.
male cat
From this reading But here Tom developed an amount of agility and a skill in fighting that angered Sambo.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading Without much trouble he slipped a noose over one of Tom's wrists.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Without much trouble he slipped a noose over one of Tom's wrists.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then began an active fight, the object of which, on the black man's part, was to make the other wrist secure.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Doggone yo', ef yo' won't take it peaceable-like, den yo'll get it do odder way."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then began an active fight, the object of which, on the black man's part, was to make the other wrist secure.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without much trouble he slipped a noose over one of Tom's wrists.
won't
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From this reading "Doggone yo', ef yo' won't take it peaceable-like, den yo'll get it do odder way."
wristnounUS /rɪst/
a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading Then began an active fight, the object of which, on the black man's part, was to make the other wrist secure.
wristsnounUS /rɪsts/
plural of “wrist” — a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading Without much trouble he slipped a noose over one of Tom's wrists.
yo
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From this reading "Doggone yo', ef yo' won't take it peaceable-like, den yo'll get it do odder way."
yo'll
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From this reading "Doggone yo', ef yo' won't take it peaceable-like, den yo'll get it do odder way."
