used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Bob toppled forward and lay still, a long, deep, concerted sigh of released tension arose from the spectators, followed by a chorus of admiring commendation.
admiringverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for
From this reading As Bob toppled forward and lay still, a long, deep, concerted sigh of released tension arose from the spectators, followed by a chorus of admiring commendation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Bob toppled forward and lay still, a long, deep, concerted sigh of released tension arose from the spectators, followed by a chorus of admiring commendation.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The woods’ rules of combat are simple.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading As Bob toppled forward and lay still, a long, deep, concerted sigh of released tension arose from the spectators, followed by a chorus of admiring commendation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Bob toppled forward and lay still, a long, deep, concerted sigh of released tension arose from the spectators, followed by a chorus of admiring commendation.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading As Bob toppled forward and lay still, a long, deep, concerted sigh of released tension arose from the spectators, followed by a chorus of admiring commendation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As Bob toppled forward and lay still, a long, deep, concerted sigh of released tension arose from the spectators, followed by a chorus of admiring commendation.
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading As Bob toppled forward and lay still, a long, deep, concerted sigh of released tension arose from the spectators, followed by a chorus of admiring commendation.
combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading The woods’ rules of combat are simple.
commendationnounUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdeɪʃən/
an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
From this reading As Bob toppled forward and lay still, a long, deep, concerted sigh of released tension arose from the spectators, followed by a chorus of admiring commendation.
concertedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrtəd/
involving the joint activity of two or more
From this reading As Bob toppled forward and lay still, a long, deep, concerted sigh of released tension arose from the spectators, followed by a chorus of admiring commendation.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading The manner of getting does not count.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading As Bob toppled forward and lay still, a long, deep, concerted sigh of released tension arose from the spectators, followed by a chorus of admiring commendation.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The manner of getting does not count.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading These rough-and-ready river hogs saw nothing unfair in their foreman’s method of fighting.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading As Bob toppled forward and lay still, a long, deep, concerted sigh of released tension arose from the spectators, followed by a chorus of admiring commendation.
foreman's
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From this reading These rough-and-ready river hogs saw nothing unfair in their foreman’s method of fighting.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading As Bob toppled forward and lay still, a long, deep, concerted sigh of released tension arose from the spectators, followed by a chorus of admiring commendation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As Bob toppled forward and lay still, a long, deep, concerted sigh of released tension arose from the spectators, followed by a chorus of admiring commendation.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Get your man,” is the principle one.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The manner of getting does not count.
hogsnounUS /hɑːɡz/
plural of “hog” — a person regarded as greedy and pig-like
From this reading These rough-and-ready river hogs saw nothing unfair in their foreman’s method of fighting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These rough-and-ready river hogs saw nothing unfair in their foreman’s method of fighting.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Get your man,” is the principle one.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As Bob toppled forward and lay still, a long, deep, concerted sigh of released tension arose from the spectators, followed by a chorus of admiring commendation.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading As Bob toppled forward and lay still, a long, deep, concerted sigh of released tension arose from the spectators, followed by a chorus of admiring commendation.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Get your man,” is the principle one.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The manner of getting does not count.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading These rough-and-ready river hogs saw nothing unfair in their foreman’s method of fighting.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The manner of getting does not count.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading These rough-and-ready river hogs saw nothing unfair in their foreman’s method of fighting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As Bob toppled forward and lay still, a long, deep, concerted sigh of released tension arose from the spectators, followed by a chorus of admiring commendation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Get your man,” is the principle one.
principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading “Get your man,” is the principle one.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading As Bob toppled forward and lay still, a long, deep, concerted sigh of released tension arose from the spectators, followed by a chorus of admiring commendation.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading These rough-and-ready river hogs saw nothing unfair in their foreman’s method of fighting.
rough-and-readyadjective
crude but effective for the purpose at hand
From this reading These rough-and-ready river hogs saw nothing unfair in their foreman’s method of fighting.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading The woods’ rules of combat are simple.
cut with a saw
From this reading These rough-and-ready river hogs saw nothing unfair in their foreman’s method of fighting.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading As Bob toppled forward and lay still, a long, deep, concerted sigh of released tension arose from the spectators, followed by a chorus of admiring commendation.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The woods’ rules of combat are simple.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading As Bob toppled forward and lay still, a long, deep, concerted sigh of released tension arose from the spectators, followed by a chorus of admiring commendation.
not in physical motion
From this reading As Bob toppled forward and lay still, a long, deep, concerted sigh of released tension arose from the spectators, followed by a chorus of admiring commendation.
tensionnounUS /ˈtenʃən/
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
From this reading As Bob toppled forward and lay still, a long, deep, concerted sigh of released tension arose from the spectators, followed by a chorus of admiring commendation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Bob toppled forward and lay still, a long, deep, concerted sigh of released tension arose from the spectators, followed by a chorus of admiring commendation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These rough-and-ready river hogs saw nothing unfair in their foreman’s method of fighting.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These rough-and-ready river hogs saw nothing unfair in their foreman’s method of fighting.
toppledverbUS /ˈtɑːpəld/
past form of “topple” — fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading As Bob toppled forward and lay still, a long, deep, concerted sigh of released tension arose from the spectators, followed by a chorus of admiring commendation.
unfairadjectiveUS /ənˈfer/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading These rough-and-ready river hogs saw nothing unfair in their foreman’s method of fighting.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The woods’ rules of combat are simple.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Get your man,” is the principle one.
