used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a moment it looked serious.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading I said: "Mr. Wood, if you attempt to go any farther I will certainly be a far different antagonist than Mr. Robinson, and teach you that some of your acts, at least, will be rewarded in a manner not to your liking."
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He knew he had gone too far, and said in a quieter tone, that he did not consider the affair any of my business.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading "Mr. Robinson is an American; let his countrymen investigate this matter.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Mr. Robinson is an American; let his countrymen investigate this matter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I said: "Mr. Wood, if you attempt to go any farther I will certainly be a far different antagonist than Mr. Robinson, and teach you that some of your acts, at least, will be rewarded in a manner not to your liking."
antagonistnounUS /ænˈtæɡənəst/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading I said: "Mr. Wood, if you attempt to go any farther I will certainly be a far different antagonist than Mr. Robinson, and teach you that some of your acts, at least, will be rewarded in a manner not to your liking."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I said: "Mr. Wood, if you attempt to go any farther I will certainly be a far different antagonist than Mr. Robinson, and teach you that some of your acts, at least, will be rewarded in a manner not to your liking."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He raised his hand as if to strike me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I said: "Mr. Wood, if you attempt to go any farther I will certainly be a far different antagonist than Mr. Robinson, and teach you that some of your acts, at least, will be rewarded in a manner not to your liking."
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading I said: "Mr. Wood, if you attempt to go any farther I will certainly be a far different antagonist than Mr. Robinson, and teach you that some of your acts, at least, will be rewarded in a manner not to your liking."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I said: "Mr. Wood, if you attempt to go any farther I will certainly be a far different antagonist than Mr. Robinson, and teach you that some of your acts, at least, will be rewarded in a manner not to your liking."
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He knew he had gone too far, and said in a quieter tone, that he did not consider the affair any of my business.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading I said: "Mr. Wood, if you attempt to go any farther I will certainly be a far different antagonist than Mr. Robinson, and teach you that some of your acts, at least, will be rewarded in a manner not to your liking."
deem to be
From this reading He knew he had gone too far, and said in a quieter tone, that he did not consider the affair any of my business.
countrymennounUS /ˈkʌntrimɪn/
plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country
From this reading "Mr. Robinson is an American; let his countrymen investigate this matter.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He knew he had gone too far, and said in a quieter tone, that he did not consider the affair any of my business.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading I said: "Mr. Wood, if you attempt to go any farther I will certainly be a far different antagonist than Mr. Robinson, and teach you that some of your acts, at least, will be rewarded in a manner not to your liking."
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I said: "Mr. Wood, if you attempt to go any farther I will certainly be a far different antagonist than Mr. Robinson, and teach you that some of your acts, at least, will be rewarded in a manner not to your liking."
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading I said: "Mr. Wood, if you attempt to go any farther I will certainly be a far different antagonist than Mr. Robinson, and teach you that some of your acts, at least, will be rewarded in a manner not to your liking."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment it looked serious.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I said: "Mr. Wood, if you attempt to go any farther I will certainly be a far different antagonist than Mr. Robinson, and teach you that some of your acts, at least, will be rewarded in a manner not to your liking."
destroyed or killed
From this reading He knew he had gone too far, and said in a quieter tone, that he did not consider the affair any of my business.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He knew he had gone too far, and said in a quieter tone, that he did not consider the affair any of my business.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He raised his hand as if to strike me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He raised his hand as if to strike me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He raised his hand as if to strike me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I said: "Mr. Wood, if you attempt to go any farther I will certainly be a far different antagonist than Mr. Robinson, and teach you that some of your acts, at least, will be rewarded in a manner not to your liking."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He raised his hand as if to strike me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I said: "Mr. Wood, if you attempt to go any farther I will certainly be a far different antagonist than Mr. Robinson, and teach you that some of your acts, at least, will be rewarded in a manner not to your liking."
investigateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪt/
investigate scientifically
From this reading "Mr. Robinson is an American; let his countrymen investigate this matter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mr. Robinson is an American; let his countrymen investigate this matter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For a moment it looked serious.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew he had gone too far, and said in a quieter tone, that he did not consider the affair any of my business.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading I said: "Mr. Wood, if you attempt to go any farther I will certainly be a far different antagonist than Mr. Robinson, and teach you that some of your acts, at least, will be rewarded in a manner not to your liking."
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Mr. Robinson is an American; let his countrymen investigate this matter.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading I said: "Mr. Wood, if you attempt to go any farther I will certainly be a far different antagonist than Mr. Robinson, and teach you that some of your acts, at least, will be rewarded in a manner not to your liking."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading For a moment it looked serious.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I said: "Mr. Wood, if you attempt to go any farther I will certainly be a far different antagonist than Mr. Robinson, and teach you that some of your acts, at least, will be rewarded in a manner not to your liking."
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Mr. Robinson is an American; let his countrymen investigate this matter.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He raised his hand as if to strike me.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment it looked serious.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I said: "Mr. Wood, if you attempt to go any farther I will certainly be a far different antagonist than Mr. Robinson, and teach you that some of your acts, at least, will be rewarded in a manner not to your liking."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He knew he had gone too far, and said in a quieter tone, that he did not consider the affair any of my business.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I said: "Mr. Wood, if you attempt to go any farther I will certainly be a far different antagonist than Mr. Robinson, and teach you that some of your acts, at least, will be rewarded in a manner not to your liking."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I said: "Mr. Wood, if you attempt to go any farther I will certainly be a far different antagonist than Mr. Robinson, and teach you that some of your acts, at least, will be rewarded in a manner not to your liking."
quieteradjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪətər/
comparative of “quiet” — characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading He knew he had gone too far, and said in a quieter tone, that he did not consider the affair any of my business.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading He raised his hand as if to strike me.
rewardedverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading I said: "Mr. Wood, if you attempt to go any farther I will certainly be a far different antagonist than Mr. Robinson, and teach you that some of your acts, at least, will be rewarded in a manner not to your liking."
RobinsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbənsən/
English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
From this reading I said: "Mr. Wood, if you attempt to go any farther I will certainly be a far different antagonist than Mr. Robinson, and teach you that some of your acts, at least, will be rewarded in a manner not to your liking."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I said: "Mr. Wood, if you attempt to go any farther I will certainly be a far different antagonist than Mr. Robinson, and teach you that some of your acts, at least, will be rewarded in a manner not to your liking."
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading For a moment it looked serious.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I said: "Mr. Wood, if you attempt to go any farther I will certainly be a far different antagonist than Mr. Robinson, and teach you that some of your acts, at least, will be rewarded in a manner not to your liking."
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading He raised his hand as if to strike me.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading I said: "Mr. Wood, if you attempt to go any farther I will certainly be a far different antagonist than Mr. Robinson, and teach you that some of your acts, at least, will be rewarded in a manner not to your liking."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I said: "Mr. Wood, if you attempt to go any farther I will certainly be a far different antagonist than Mr. Robinson, and teach you that some of your acts, at least, will be rewarded in a manner not to your liking."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I said: "Mr. Wood, if you attempt to go any farther I will certainly be a far different antagonist than Mr. Robinson, and teach you that some of your acts, at least, will be rewarded in a manner not to your liking."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He knew he had gone too far, and said in a quieter tone, that he did not consider the affair any of my business.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Mr. Robinson is an American; let his countrymen investigate this matter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He raised his hand as if to strike me.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading He knew he had gone too far, and said in a quieter tone, that he did not consider the affair any of my business.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He knew he had gone too far, and said in a quieter tone, that he did not consider the affair any of my business.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I said: "Mr. Wood, if you attempt to go any farther I will certainly be a far different antagonist than Mr. Robinson, and teach you that some of your acts, at least, will be rewarded in a manner not to your liking."
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading I said: "Mr. Wood, if you attempt to go any farther I will certainly be a far different antagonist than Mr. Robinson, and teach you that some of your acts, at least, will be rewarded in a manner not to your liking."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I said: "Mr. Wood, if you attempt to go any farther I will certainly be a far different antagonist than Mr. Robinson, and teach you that some of your acts, at least, will be rewarded in a manner not to your liking."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I said: "Mr. Wood, if you attempt to go any farther I will certainly be a far different antagonist than Mr. Robinson, and teach you that some of your acts, at least, will be rewarded in a manner not to your liking."
