used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My father, although a soldier, was as averse as any man to shedding blood.
anew
From this reading "We will show them that they are not likely to succeed, and that they will pay dearly for the attempt if they again try to break open the door," he said.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading My father, although a soldier, was as averse as any man to shedding blood.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading You have made an unwarrantable attack on my house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "We will show them that they are not likely to succeed, and that they will pay dearly for the attempt if they again try to break open the door," he said.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading My father, although a soldier, was as averse as any man to shedding blood.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "We will show them that they are not likely to succeed, and that they will pay dearly for the attempt if they again try to break open the door," he said.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading My father, although a soldier, was as averse as any man to shedding blood.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading You have made an unwarrantable attack on my house.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "We will show them that they are not likely to succeed, and that they will pay dearly for the attempt if they again try to break open the door," he said.
averseadjectiveUS /əˈvɜːrs/
(usually followed by “to”) strongly opposed
From this reading My father, although a soldier, was as averse as any man to shedding blood.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Mr Bracher," he shouted, "understand that I don't wish to be your enemy, and have no unkind feeling towards you.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading My father, although a soldier, was as averse as any man to shedding blood.
Bracher
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From this reading "Mr Bracher," he shouted, "understand that I don't wish to be your enemy, and have no unkind feeling towards you.
terminate
From this reading "We will show them that they are not likely to succeed, and that they will pay dearly for the attempt if they again try to break open the door," he said.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading No harm has as yet come of it.
dearlyadverbUS /ˈdɪrli/
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
From this reading "We will show them that they are not likely to succeed, and that they will pay dearly for the attempt if they again try to break open the door," he said.
don't
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From this reading "Mr Bracher," he shouted, "understand that I don't wish to be your enemy, and have no unkind feeling towards you.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "We will show them that they are not likely to succeed, and that they will pay dearly for the attempt if they again try to break open the door," he said.
an opposing military force
From this reading "Mr Bracher," he shouted, "understand that I don't wish to be your enemy, and have no unkind feeling towards you.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading My father, although a soldier, was as averse as any man to shedding blood.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading "Mr Bracher," he shouted, "understand that I don't wish to be your enemy, and have no unkind feeling towards you.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "We will show them that they are not likely to succeed, and that they will pay dearly for the attempt if they again try to break open the door," he said.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading No harm has as yet come of it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No harm has as yet come of it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Mr Bracher," he shouted, "understand that I don't wish to be your enemy, and have no unkind feeling towards you.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We will show them that they are not likely to succeed, and that they will pay dearly for the attempt if they again try to break open the door," he said.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading You have made an unwarrantable attack on my house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Mr Bracher," he shouted, "understand that I don't wish to be your enemy, and have no unkind feeling towards you.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "We will show them that they are not likely to succeed, and that they will pay dearly for the attempt if they again try to break open the door," he said.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No harm has as yet come of it.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading "We will show them that they are not likely to succeed, and that they will pay dearly for the attempt if they again try to break open the door," he said.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading You have made an unwarrantable attack on my house.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading My father, although a soldier, was as averse as any man to shedding blood.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr Bracher," he shouted, "understand that I don't wish to be your enemy, and have no unkind feeling towards you.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My father, although a soldier, was as averse as any man to shedding blood.
not any; not one
From this reading "Mr Bracher," he shouted, "understand that I don't wish to be your enemy, and have no unkind feeling towards you.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "We will show them that they are not likely to succeed, and that they will pay dearly for the attempt if they again try to break open the door," he said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No harm has as yet come of it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You have made an unwarrantable attack on my house.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "We will show them that they are not likely to succeed, and that they will pay dearly for the attempt if they again try to break open the door," he said.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading "We will show them that they are not likely to succeed, and that they will pay dearly for the attempt if they again try to break open the door," he said.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We will show them that they are not likely to succeed, and that they will pay dearly for the attempt if they again try to break open the door," he said.
sheddingnounUS /ˈʃedɪŋ/
the process whereby something is shed
From this reading My father, although a soldier, was as averse as any man to shedding blood.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Mr Bracher," he shouted, "understand that I don't wish to be your enemy, and have no unkind feeling towards you.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "We will show them that they are not likely to succeed, and that they will pay dearly for the attempt if they again try to break open the door," he said.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading My father, although a soldier, was as averse as any man to shedding blood.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading "We will show them that they are not likely to succeed, and that they will pay dearly for the attempt if they again try to break open the door," he said.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "We will show them that they are not likely to succeed, and that they will pay dearly for the attempt if they again try to break open the door," he said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "We will show them that they are not likely to succeed, and that they will pay dearly for the attempt if they again try to break open the door," he said.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "We will show them that they are not likely to succeed, and that they will pay dearly for the attempt if they again try to break open the door," he said.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We will show them that they are not likely to succeed, and that they will pay dearly for the attempt if they again try to break open the door," he said.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My father, although a soldier, was as averse as any man to shedding blood.
in the direction of
From this reading "Mr Bracher," he shouted, "understand that I don't wish to be your enemy, and have no unkind feeling towards you.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "We will show them that they are not likely to succeed, and that they will pay dearly for the attempt if they again try to break open the door," he said.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "Mr Bracher," he shouted, "understand that I don't wish to be your enemy, and have no unkind feeling towards you.
unkindadjectiveUS /ənˈkaɪnd/
lacking kindness
From this reading "Mr Bracher," he shouted, "understand that I don't wish to be your enemy, and have no unkind feeling towards you.
unwarrantableadjective
incapable of being justified or explained
From this reading You have made an unwarrantable attack on my house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My father, although a soldier, was as averse as any man to shedding blood.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We will show them that they are not likely to succeed, and that they will pay dearly for the attempt if they again try to break open the door," he said.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "We will show them that they are not likely to succeed, and that they will pay dearly for the attempt if they again try to break open the door," he said.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "Mr Bracher," he shouted, "understand that I don't wish to be your enemy, and have no unkind feeling towards you.
but in spite of that
From this reading No harm has as yet come of it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mr Bracher," he shouted, "understand that I don't wish to be your enemy, and have no unkind feeling towards you.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mr Bracher," he shouted, "understand that I don't wish to be your enemy, and have no unkind feeling towards you.
