used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "We'll not move a step until you take the rope from that man's neck," said Blanch firmly and unabashed, still holding her ground.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Her words acted like a challenge.
anew
From this reading "Ladies," he began again, and this time rather peremptorily, "you'll greatly oblige us by retiring at once."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Ladies," he began again, and this time rather peremptorily, "you'll greatly oblige us by retiring at once."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Ladies," he began again, and this time rather peremptorily, "you'll greatly oblige us by retiring at once."
according with custom or propriety
From this reading The situation was becoming intolerable.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Ladies," he began again, and this time rather peremptorily, "you'll greatly oblige us by retiring at once."
BlanchverbUS /blæntʃ/
turn pale, as if in fear
From this reading "We'll not move a step until you take the rope from that man's neck," said Blanch firmly and unabashed, still holding her ground.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Ladies," he began again, and this time rather peremptorily, "you'll greatly oblige us by retiring at once."
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading Her words acted like a challenge.
complyingverbUS /kəmˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “comply” — act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
From this reading Still no one showed the slightest sign of complying with his wishes.
with resolute determination
From this reading "We'll not move a step until you take the rope from that man's neck," said Blanch firmly and unabashed, still holding her ground.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "We'll not move a step until you take the rope from that man's neck," said Blanch firmly and unabashed, still holding her ground.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading "Ladies," he began again, and this time rather peremptorily, "you'll greatly oblige us by retiring at once."
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading "We'll not move a step until you take the rope from that man's neck," said Blanch firmly and unabashed, still holding her ground.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Ladies," he began again, and this time rather peremptorily, "you'll greatly oblige us by retiring at once."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "We'll not move a step until you take the rope from that man's neck," said Blanch firmly and unabashed, still holding her ground.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Still no one showed the slightest sign of complying with his wishes.
the act of retaining something
From this reading "We'll not move a step until you take the rope from that man's neck," said Blanch firmly and unabashed, still holding her ground.
intolerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading The situation was becoming intolerable.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading "Ladies," he began again, and this time rather peremptorily, "you'll greatly oblige us by retiring at once."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Her words acted like a challenge.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "We'll not move a step until you take the rope from that man's neck," said Blanch firmly and unabashed, still holding her ground.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "We'll not move a step until you take the rope from that man's neck," said Blanch firmly and unabashed, still holding her ground.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading "We'll not move a step until you take the rope from that man's neck," said Blanch firmly and unabashed, still holding her ground.
not any; not one
From this reading Still no one showed the slightest sign of complying with his wishes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "We'll not move a step until you take the rope from that man's neck," said Blanch firmly and unabashed, still holding her ground.
obligeverbUS /əˈblaɪdʒ/
force somebody to do something
From this reading "Ladies," he began again, and this time rather peremptorily, "you'll greatly oblige us by retiring at once."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Still no one showed the slightest sign of complying with his wishes.
on one occasion
From this reading "Ladies," he began again, and this time rather peremptorily, "you'll greatly oblige us by retiring at once."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Still no one showed the slightest sign of complying with his wishes.
peremptorilyadverb
in an imperative and commanding manner
From this reading "Ladies," he began again, and this time rather peremptorily, "you'll greatly oblige us by retiring at once."
on the contrary
From this reading "Ladies," he began again, and this time rather peremptorily, "you'll greatly oblige us by retiring at once."
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading "Ladies," he began again, and this time rather peremptorily, "you'll greatly oblige us by retiring at once."
a strong line
From this reading "We'll not move a step until you take the rope from that man's neck," said Blanch firmly and unabashed, still holding her ground.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We'll not move a step until you take the rope from that man's neck," said Blanch firmly and unabashed, still holding her ground.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Still no one showed the slightest sign of complying with his wishes.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Still no one showed the slightest sign of complying with his wishes.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The situation was becoming intolerable.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading Still no one showed the slightest sign of complying with his wishes.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading "We'll not move a step until you take the rope from that man's neck," said Blanch firmly and unabashed, still holding her ground.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still no one showed the slightest sign of complying with his wishes.
carry out
From this reading "We'll not move a step until you take the rope from that man's neck," said Blanch firmly and unabashed, still holding her ground.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "We'll not move a step until you take the rope from that man's neck," said Blanch firmly and unabashed, still holding her ground.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Still no one showed the slightest sign of complying with his wishes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Ladies," he began again, and this time rather peremptorily, "you'll greatly oblige us by retiring at once."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Ladies," he began again, and this time rather peremptorily, "you'll greatly oblige us by retiring at once."
unabashedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈbæʃt/
not embarrassed
From this reading "We'll not move a step until you take the rope from that man's neck," said Blanch firmly and unabashed, still holding her ground.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "We'll not move a step until you take the rope from that man's neck," said Blanch firmly and unabashed, still holding her ground.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Ladies," he began again, and this time rather peremptorily, "you'll greatly oblige us by retiring at once."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The situation was becoming intolerable.
We'll
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From this reading "We'll not move a step until you take the rope from that man's neck," said Blanch firmly and unabashed, still holding her ground.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Still no one showed the slightest sign of complying with his wishes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Still no one showed the slightest sign of complying with his wishes.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Her words acted like a challenge.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "We'll not move a step until you take the rope from that man's neck," said Blanch firmly and unabashed, still holding her ground.
you'll
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From this reading "Ladies," he began again, and this time rather peremptorily, "you'll greatly oblige us by retiring at once."
