used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Joseph Naylor found himself a notoriety for that day, as much as the heroine who had saved his life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was notoriety, however, with a difference, as compared with hers--less incense-like and intoxicating, though perhaps more tonic.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Joseph Naylor found himself a notoriety for that day, as much as the heroine who had saved his life.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The debt is too heavy to be repaid; and it is conventionally settled that obligation between the sexes should lie the other way.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Hebrew prophetess makes it the culmination of Sisera's overthrow that he, a warrior, should have been done to death by a woman; and even for the non-combatant there is something ungrateful to manly pride in owing life to a member of the weaker sex.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The debt is too heavy to be repaid; and it is conventionally settled that obligation between the sexes should lie the other way.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Hebrew prophetess makes it the culmination of Sisera's overthrow that he, a warrior, should have been done to death by a woman; and even for the non-combatant there is something ungrateful to manly pride in owing life to a member of the weaker sex.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading It was notoriety, however, with a difference, as compared with hers--less incense-like and intoxicating, though perhaps more tonic.
conventionallyadverbUS /kənˈvenʃənəli/
in a conventional manner
From this reading The debt is too heavy to be repaid; and it is conventionally settled that obligation between the sexes should lie the other way.
culminationnounUS /ˌkʌlməˈneɪʃən/
a final climactic stage
From this reading The Hebrew prophetess makes it the culmination of Sisera's overthrow that he, a warrior, should have been done to death by a woman; and even for the non-combatant there is something ungrateful to manly pride in owing life to a member of the weaker sex.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Joseph Naylor found himself a notoriety for that day, as much as the heroine who had saved his life.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The Hebrew prophetess makes it the culmination of Sisera's overthrow that he, a warrior, should have been done to death by a woman; and even for the non-combatant there is something ungrateful to manly pride in owing life to a member of the weaker sex.
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading The debt is too heavy to be repaid; and it is conventionally settled that obligation between the sexes should lie the other way.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading It was notoriety, however, with a difference, as compared with hers--less incense-like and intoxicating, though perhaps more tonic.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The Hebrew prophetess makes it the culmination of Sisera's overthrow that he, a warrior, should have been done to death by a woman; and even for the non-combatant there is something ungrateful to manly pride in owing life to a member of the weaker sex.
divisible by two
From this reading The Hebrew prophetess makes it the culmination of Sisera's overthrow that he, a warrior, should have been done to death by a woman; and even for the non-combatant there is something ungrateful to manly pride in owing life to a member of the weaker sex.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Joseph Naylor found himself a notoriety for that day, as much as the heroine who had saved his life.
set up or found
From this reading Joseph Naylor found himself a notoriety for that day, as much as the heroine who had saved his life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Joseph Naylor found himself a notoriety for that day, as much as the heroine who had saved his life.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Hebrew prophetess makes it the culmination of Sisera's overthrow that he, a warrior, should have been done to death by a woman; and even for the non-combatant there is something ungrateful to manly pride in owing life to a member of the weaker sex.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Hebrew prophetess makes it the culmination of Sisera's overthrow that he, a warrior, should have been done to death by a woman; and even for the non-combatant there is something ungrateful to manly pride in owing life to a member of the weaker sex.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The debt is too heavy to be repaid; and it is conventionally settled that obligation between the sexes should lie the other way.
HebrewnounUS /ˈhiːbruː/
the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel
From this reading The Hebrew prophetess makes it the culmination of Sisera's overthrow that he, a warrior, should have been done to death by a woman; and even for the non-combatant there is something ungrateful to manly pride in owing life to a member of the weaker sex.
heroinenounUS /ˈheroʊən/
the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading Joseph Naylor found himself a notoriety for that day, as much as the heroine who had saved his life.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading It was notoriety, however, with a difference, as compared with hers--less incense-like and intoxicating, though perhaps more tonic.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Joseph Naylor found himself a notoriety for that day, as much as the heroine who had saved his life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Joseph Naylor found himself a notoriety for that day, as much as the heroine who had saved his life.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It was notoriety, however, with a difference, as compared with hers--less incense-like and intoxicating, though perhaps more tonic.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Hebrew prophetess makes it the culmination of Sisera's overthrow that he, a warrior, should have been done to death by a woman; and even for the non-combatant there is something ungrateful to manly pride in owing life to a member of the weaker sex.
incense-like
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From this reading It was notoriety, however, with a difference, as compared with hers--less incense-like and intoxicating, though perhaps more tonic.
intoxicatingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːksɪkeɪtɪŋ/
causing intoxication
From this reading It was notoriety, however, with a difference, as compared with hers--less incense-like and intoxicating, though perhaps more tonic.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Hebrew prophetess makes it the culmination of Sisera's overthrow that he, a warrior, should have been done to death by a woman; and even for the non-combatant there is something ungrateful to manly pride in owing life to a member of the weaker sex.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was notoriety, however, with a difference, as compared with hers--less incense-like and intoxicating, though perhaps more tonic.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading Joseph Naylor found himself a notoriety for that day, as much as the heroine who had saved his life.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It was notoriety, however, with a difference, as compared with hers--less incense-like and intoxicating, though perhaps more tonic.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading The debt is too heavy to be repaid; and it is conventionally settled that obligation between the sexes should lie the other way.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Joseph Naylor found himself a notoriety for that day, as much as the heroine who had saved his life.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading The Hebrew prophetess makes it the culmination of Sisera's overthrow that he, a warrior, should have been done to death by a woman; and even for the non-combatant there is something ungrateful to manly pride in owing life to a member of the weaker sex.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading The Hebrew prophetess makes it the culmination of Sisera's overthrow that he, a warrior, should have been done to death by a woman; and even for the non-combatant there is something ungrateful to manly pride in owing life to a member of the weaker sex.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The Hebrew prophetess makes it the culmination of Sisera's overthrow that he, a warrior, should have been done to death by a woman; and even for the non-combatant there is something ungrateful to manly pride in owing life to a member of the weaker sex.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was notoriety, however, with a difference, as compared with hers--less incense-like and intoxicating, though perhaps more tonic.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Joseph Naylor found himself a notoriety for that day, as much as the heroine who had saved his life.
Naylor
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From this reading Joseph Naylor found himself a notoriety for that day, as much as the heroine who had saved his life.
non-combatant
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From this reading The Hebrew prophetess makes it the culmination of Sisera's overthrow that he, a warrior, should have been done to death by a woman; and even for the non-combatant there is something ungrateful to manly pride in owing life to a member of the weaker sex.
notorietynounUS /ˌnoʊtərˈaɪəti/
the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality
From this reading Joseph Naylor found himself a notoriety for that day, as much as the heroine who had saved his life.
obligationnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃən/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The debt is too heavy to be repaid; and it is conventionally settled that obligation between the sexes should lie the other way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Hebrew prophetess makes it the culmination of Sisera's overthrow that he, a warrior, should have been done to death by a woman; and even for the non-combatant there is something ungrateful to manly pride in owing life to a member of the weaker sex.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The debt is too heavy to be repaid; and it is conventionally settled that obligation between the sexes should lie the other way.
overthrownounUS /ˈoʊvərθroʊ/
the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
From this reading The Hebrew prophetess makes it the culmination of Sisera's overthrow that he, a warrior, should have been done to death by a woman; and even for the non-combatant there is something ungrateful to manly pride in owing life to a member of the weaker sex.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading The Hebrew prophetess makes it the culmination of Sisera's overthrow that he, a warrior, should have been done to death by a woman; and even for the non-combatant there is something ungrateful to manly pride in owing life to a member of the weaker sex.
by chance
From this reading It was notoriety, however, with a difference, as compared with hers--less incense-like and intoxicating, though perhaps more tonic.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading The Hebrew prophetess makes it the culmination of Sisera's overthrow that he, a warrior, should have been done to death by a woman; and even for the non-combatant there is something ungrateful to manly pride in owing life to a member of the weaker sex.
prophetessnounUS /ˈprɑːfətəs/
a woman prophet
From this reading The Hebrew prophetess makes it the culmination of Sisera's overthrow that he, a warrior, should have been done to death by a woman; and even for the non-combatant there is something ungrateful to manly pride in owing life to a member of the weaker sex.
repaidverbUS /riˈpeɪd/
inflected form of “repay” — pay back
From this reading The debt is too heavy to be repaid; and it is conventionally settled that obligation between the sexes should lie the other way.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Joseph Naylor found himself a notoriety for that day, as much as the heroine who had saved his life.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading The debt is too heavy to be repaid; and it is conventionally settled that obligation between the sexes should lie the other way.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading The Hebrew prophetess makes it the culmination of Sisera's overthrow that he, a warrior, should have been done to death by a woman; and even for the non-combatant there is something ungrateful to manly pride in owing life to a member of the weaker sex.
sexesnounUS /ˈseksəz/
plural of “sex” — activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading The debt is too heavy to be repaid; and it is conventionally settled that obligation between the sexes should lie the other way.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The Hebrew prophetess makes it the culmination of Sisera's overthrow that he, a warrior, should have been done to death by a woman; and even for the non-combatant there is something ungrateful to manly pride in owing life to a member of the weaker sex.
Sisera's
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From this reading The Hebrew prophetess makes it the culmination of Sisera's overthrow that he, a warrior, should have been done to death by a woman; and even for the non-combatant there is something ungrateful to manly pride in owing life to a member of the weaker sex.
SMOKERSnounUS /ˈsmoʊkərz/
plural of “smoker” — a person who smokes tobacco
From this reading WITH THE SMOKERS.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The Hebrew prophetess makes it the culmination of Sisera's overthrow that he, a warrior, should have been done to death by a woman; and even for the non-combatant there is something ungrateful to manly pride in owing life to a member of the weaker sex.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Joseph Naylor found himself a notoriety for that day, as much as the heroine who had saved his life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WITH THE SMOKERS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Hebrew prophetess makes it the culmination of Sisera's overthrow that he, a warrior, should have been done to death by a woman; and even for the non-combatant there is something ungrateful to manly pride in owing life to a member of the weaker sex.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was notoriety, however, with a difference, as compared with hers--less incense-like and intoxicating, though perhaps more tonic.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Hebrew prophetess makes it the culmination of Sisera's overthrow that he, a warrior, should have been done to death by a woman; and even for the non-combatant there is something ungrateful to manly pride in owing life to a member of the weaker sex.
tonicadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːnɪk/
of or relating to or producing normal tone or tonus in muscles or tissue
From this reading It was notoriety, however, with a difference, as compared with hers--less incense-like and intoxicating, though perhaps more tonic.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The debt is too heavy to be repaid; and it is conventionally settled that obligation between the sexes should lie the other way.
ungratefuladjectiveUS /ənˈɡreɪtfəl/
not feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading The Hebrew prophetess makes it the culmination of Sisera's overthrow that he, a warrior, should have been done to death by a woman; and even for the non-combatant there is something ungrateful to manly pride in owing life to a member of the weaker sex.
warriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading The Hebrew prophetess makes it the culmination of Sisera's overthrow that he, a warrior, should have been done to death by a woman; and even for the non-combatant there is something ungrateful to manly pride in owing life to a member of the weaker sex.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was notoriety, however, with a difference, as compared with hers--less incense-like and intoxicating, though perhaps more tonic.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The debt is too heavy to be repaid; and it is conventionally settled that obligation between the sexes should lie the other way.
weakeradjectiveUS /ˈwiːkər/
comparative of “weak” — wanting in physical strength
From this reading The Hebrew prophetess makes it the culmination of Sisera's overthrow that he, a warrior, should have been done to death by a woman; and even for the non-combatant there is something ungrateful to manly pride in owing life to a member of the weaker sex.
which person or people
From this reading Joseph Naylor found himself a notoriety for that day, as much as the heroine who had saved his life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WITH THE SMOKERS.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The Hebrew prophetess makes it the culmination of Sisera's overthrow that he, a warrior, should have been done to death by a woman; and even for the non-combatant there is something ungrateful to manly pride in owing life to a member of the weaker sex.
