used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Once there was a review of the horse outside the camp, and Felix, having to attend with his master's third charger (a mere show and affectation, for there was not the least chance of his needing it), was now and then very near the monarch.
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading His massive head seemed to accord well with the possession of despotic power.
affectationnounUS /ˌæfekˈteɪʃən/
a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
From this reading Once there was a review of the horse outside the camp, and Felix, having to attend with his master's third charger (a mere show and affectation, for there was not the least chance of his needing it), was now and then very near the monarch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Once there was a review of the horse outside the camp, and Felix, having to attend with his master's third charger (a mere show and affectation, for there was not the least chance of his needing it), was now and then very near the monarch.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For that day at least he looked every whit what fame had reported him to be.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Once there was a review of the horse outside the camp, and Felix, having to attend with his master's third charger (a mere show and affectation, for there was not the least chance of his needing it), was now and then very near the monarch.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For that day at least he looked every whit what fame had reported him to be.
bulknounUS /bʌlk/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading A man of unusual size, his bulk rendered him conspicuous in the front of the throng.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Once there was a review of the horse outside the camp, and Felix, having to attend with his master's third charger (a mere show and affectation, for there was not the least chance of his needing it), was now and then very near the monarch.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Once there was a review of the horse outside the camp, and Felix, having to attend with his master's third charger (a mere show and affectation, for there was not the least chance of his needing it), was now and then very near the monarch.
chargernounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒər/
formerly a strong swift horse ridden into battle
From this reading Once there was a review of the horse outside the camp, and Felix, having to attend with his master's third charger (a mere show and affectation, for there was not the least chance of his needing it), was now and then very near the monarch.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading A man of unusual size, his bulk rendered him conspicuous in the front of the throng.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading For that day at least he looked every whit what fame had reported him to be.
despoticadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɑːtɪk/
belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot
From this reading His massive head seemed to accord well with the possession of despotic power.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading For that day at least he looked every whit what fame had reported him to be.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading For that day at least he looked every whit what fame had reported him to be.
Felix
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From this reading FIGHTING Twice Felix saw the king.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading FIGHTING Twice Felix saw the king.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Once there was a review of the horse outside the camp, and Felix, having to attend with his master's third charger (a mere show and affectation, for there was not the least chance of his needing it), was now and then very near the monarch.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A man of unusual size, his bulk rendered him conspicuous in the front of the throng.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For that day at least he looked every whit what fame had reported him to be.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Once there was a review of the horse outside the camp, and Felix, having to attend with his master's third charger (a mere show and affectation, for there was not the least chance of his needing it), was now and then very near the monarch.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For that day at least he looked every whit what fame had reported him to be.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His massive head seemed to accord well with the possession of despotic power.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For that day at least he looked every whit what fame had reported him to be.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Once there was a review of the horse outside the camp, and Felix, having to attend with his master's third charger (a mere show and affectation, for there was not the least chance of his needing it), was now and then very near the monarch.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Once there was a review of the horse outside the camp, and Felix, having to attend with his master's third charger (a mere show and affectation, for there was not the least chance of his needing it), was now and then very near the monarch.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A man of unusual size, his bulk rendered him conspicuous in the front of the throng.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Once there was a review of the horse outside the camp, and Felix, having to attend with his master's third charger (a mere show and affectation, for there was not the least chance of his needing it), was now and then very near the monarch.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading FIGHTING Twice Felix saw the king.
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 Once there was a review of the horse outside the camp, and Felix, having to attend with his master's third charger (a mere show and affectation, for there was not the least chance of his needing it), was now and then very near the monarch.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading For that day at least he looked every whit what fame had reported him to be.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man of unusual size, his bulk rendered him conspicuous in the front of the throng.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading His massive head seemed to accord well with the possession of despotic power.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Once there was a review of the horse outside the camp, and Felix, having to attend with his master's third charger (a mere show and affectation, for there was not the least chance of his needing it), was now and then very near the monarch.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Once there was a review of the horse outside the camp, and Felix, having to attend with his master's third charger (a mere show and affectation, for there was not the least chance of his needing it), was now and then very near the monarch.
monarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading Once there was a review of the horse outside the camp, and Felix, having to attend with his master's third charger (a mere show and affectation, for there was not the least chance of his needing it), was now and then very near the monarch.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Once there was a review of the horse outside the camp, and Felix, having to attend with his master's third charger (a mere show and affectation, for there was not the least chance of his needing it), was now and then very near the monarch.
needingverbUS /ˈniːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “need” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Once there was a review of the horse outside the camp, and Felix, having to attend with his master's third charger (a mere show and affectation, for there was not the least chance of his needing it), was now and then very near the monarch.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Once there was a review of the horse outside the camp, and Felix, having to attend with his master's third charger (a mere show and affectation, for there was not the least chance of his needing it), was now and then very near the monarch.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Once there was a review of the horse outside the camp, and Felix, having to attend with his master's third charger (a mere show and affectation, for there was not the least chance of his needing it), was now and then very near the monarch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Once there was a review of the horse outside the camp, and Felix, having to attend with his master's third charger (a mere show and affectation, for there was not the least chance of his needing it), was now and then very near the monarch.
on one occasion
From this reading Once there was a review of the horse outside the camp, and Felix, having to attend with his master's third charger (a mere show and affectation, for there was not the least chance of his needing it), was now and then very near the monarch.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Once there was a review of the horse outside the camp, and Felix, having to attend with his master's third charger (a mere show and affectation, for there was not the least chance of his needing it), was now and then very near the monarch.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading His massive head seemed to accord well with the possession of despotic power.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading His massive head seemed to accord well with the possession of despotic power.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading A man of unusual size, his bulk rendered him conspicuous in the front of the throng.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading For that day at least he looked every whit what fame had reported him to be.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading Once there was a review of the horse outside the camp, and Felix, having to attend with his master's third charger (a mere show and affectation, for there was not the least chance of his needing it), was now and then very near the monarch.
cut with a saw
From this reading FIGHTING Twice Felix saw the king.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His massive head seemed to accord well with the possession of despotic power.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Once there was a review of the horse outside the camp, and Felix, having to attend with his master's third charger (a mere show and affectation, for there was not the least chance of his needing it), was now and then very near the monarch.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading A man of unusual size, his bulk rendered him conspicuous in the front of the throng.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For that day at least he looked every whit what fame had reported him to be.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIGHTING Twice Felix saw the king.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Once there was a review of the horse outside the camp, and Felix, having to attend with his master's third charger (a mere show and affectation, for there was not the least chance of his needing it), was now and then very near the monarch.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Once there was a review of the horse outside the camp, and Felix, having to attend with his master's third charger (a mere show and affectation, for there was not the least chance of his needing it), was now and then very near the monarch.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Once there was a review of the horse outside the camp, and Felix, having to attend with his master's third charger (a mere show and affectation, for there was not the least chance of his needing it), was now and then very near the monarch.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading A man of unusual size, his bulk rendered him conspicuous in the front of the throng.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Once there was a review of the horse outside the camp, and Felix, having to attend with his master's third charger (a mere show and affectation, for there was not the least chance of his needing it), was now and then very near the monarch.
two times
From this reading FIGHTING Twice Felix saw the king.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading A man of unusual size, his bulk rendered him conspicuous in the front of the throng.
precisely as stated
From this reading Once there was a review of the horse outside the camp, and Felix, having to attend with his master's third charger (a mere show and affectation, for there was not the least chance of his needing it), was now and then very near the monarch.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Once there was a review of the horse outside the camp, and Felix, having to attend with his master's third charger (a mere show and affectation, for there was not the least chance of his needing it), was now and then very near the monarch.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading His massive head seemed to accord well with the possession of despotic power.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading For that day at least he looked every whit what fame had reported him to be.
whitnounUS /wɪt/
a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
From this reading For that day at least he looked every whit what fame had reported him to be.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Once there was a review of the horse outside the camp, and Felix, having to attend with his master's third charger (a mere show and affectation, for there was not the least chance of his needing it), was now and then very near the monarch.
