used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST STRIKES A HEAVY BLOW, AND WINS ANOTHER VICTORY.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I suppose the fury and impetuosity of the onslaught I made had given me the victory before Mr. Parasyte was able to bring all his power to bear upon me.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I suppose the fury and impetuosity of the onslaught I made had given me the victory before Mr. Parasyte was able to bring all his power to bear upon me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST STRIKES A HEAVY BLOW, AND WINS ANOTHER VICTORY.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST STRIKES A HEAVY BLOW, AND WINS ANOTHER VICTORY.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I was satisfied with what I had done, and did not care to do any more.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I was astonished at my own prowess, as I stood, with heaving breast, gazing at the prostrate form of the vanquished tyrant.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading I was astonished at my own prowess, as I stood, with heaving breast, gazing at the prostrate form of the vanquished tyrant.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was astonished at my own prowess, as I stood, with heaving breast, gazing at the prostrate form of the vanquished tyrant.
have
From this reading I suppose the fury and impetuosity of the onslaught I made had given me the victory before Mr. Parasyte was able to bring all his power to bear upon me.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I suppose the fury and impetuosity of the onslaught I made had given me the victory before Mr. Parasyte was able to bring all his power to bear upon me.
exhale hard
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST STRIKES A HEAVY BLOW, AND WINS ANOTHER VICTORY.
a youthful male person
From this reading I was a stout young fellow, heavy enough and strong enough for a boy of fifteen; but I did not regard myself as a match for a full-grown man.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading I was astonished at my own prowess, as I stood, with heaving breast, gazing at the prostrate form of the vanquished tyrant.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I suppose the fury and impetuosity of the onslaught I made had given me the victory before Mr. Parasyte was able to bring all his power to bear upon me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I was a stout young fellow, heavy enough and strong enough for a boy of fifteen; but I did not regard myself as a match for a full-grown man.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading I was satisfied with what I had done, and did not care to do any more.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I was a stout young fellow, heavy enough and strong enough for a boy of fifteen; but I did not regard myself as a match for a full-grown man.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I was satisfied with what I had done, and did not care to do any more.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I was satisfied with what I had done, and did not care to do any more.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I was a stout young fellow, heavy enough and strong enough for a boy of fifteen; but I did not regard myself as a match for a full-grown man.
ERNEST
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST STRIKES A HEAVY BLOW, AND WINS ANOTHER VICTORY.
a boy or man
From this reading I was a stout young fellow, heavy enough and strong enough for a boy of fifteen; but I did not regard myself as a match for a full-grown man.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading I was a stout young fellow, heavy enough and strong enough for a boy of fifteen; but I did not regard myself as a match for a full-grown man.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was a stout young fellow, heavy enough and strong enough for a boy of fifteen; but I did not regard myself as a match for a full-grown man.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading I was astonished at my own prowess, as I stood, with heaving breast, gazing at the prostrate form of the vanquished tyrant.
full-grownadjective
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading I was a stout young fellow, heavy enough and strong enough for a boy of fifteen; but I did not regard myself as a match for a full-grown man.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading I suppose the fury and impetuosity of the onslaught I made had given me the victory before Mr. Parasyte was able to bring all his power to bear upon me.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading I was astonished at my own prowess, as I stood, with heaving breast, gazing at the prostrate form of the vanquished tyrant.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I suppose the fury and impetuosity of the onslaught I made had given me the victory before Mr. Parasyte was able to bring all his power to bear upon me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I suppose the fury and impetuosity of the onslaught I made had given me the victory before Mr. Parasyte was able to bring all his power to bear upon me.
heavingnounUS /ˈhiːvɪŋ/
an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)
From this reading I was astonished at my own prowess, as I stood, with heaving breast, gazing at the prostrate form of the vanquished tyrant.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST STRIKES A HEAVY BLOW, AND WINS ANOTHER VICTORY.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I suppose the fury and impetuosity of the onslaught I made had given me the victory before Mr. Parasyte was able to bring all his power to bear upon me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was astonished at my own prowess, as I stood, with heaving breast, gazing at the prostrate form of the vanquished tyrant.
impetuositynoun
rash impulsiveness
From this reading I suppose the fury and impetuosity of the onslaught I made had given me the victory before Mr. Parasyte was able to bring all his power to bear upon me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST STRIKES A HEAVY BLOW, AND WINS ANOTHER VICTORY.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I suppose the fury and impetuosity of the onslaught I made had given me the victory before Mr. Parasyte was able to bring all his power to bear upon me.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I was a stout young fellow, heavy enough and strong enough for a boy of fifteen; but I did not regard myself as a match for a full-grown man.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading I was a stout young fellow, heavy enough and strong enough for a boy of fifteen; but I did not regard myself as a match for a full-grown man.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I suppose the fury and impetuosity of the onslaught I made had given me the victory before Mr. Parasyte was able to bring all his power to bear upon me.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I was satisfied with what I had done, and did not care to do any more.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I suppose the fury and impetuosity of the onslaught I made had given me the victory before Mr. Parasyte was able to bring all his power to bear upon me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was astonished at my own prowess, as I stood, with heaving breast, gazing at the prostrate form of the vanquished tyrant.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I was a stout young fellow, heavy enough and strong enough for a boy of fifteen; but I did not regard myself as a match for a full-grown man.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I was a stout young fellow, heavy enough and strong enough for a boy of fifteen; but I did not regard myself as a match for a full-grown man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was astonished at my own prowess, as I stood, with heaving breast, gazing at the prostrate form of the vanquished tyrant.
onslaughtnounUS /ˈɔːnslɔːt/
a sudden and severe onset of trouble
From this reading I suppose the fury and impetuosity of the onslaught I made had given me the victory before Mr. Parasyte was able to bring all his power to bear upon me.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I was astonished at my own prowess, as I stood, with heaving breast, gazing at the prostrate form of the vanquished tyrant.
Parasyte
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From this reading I suppose the fury and impetuosity of the onslaught I made had given me the victory before Mr. Parasyte was able to bring all his power to bear upon me.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading I suppose the fury and impetuosity of the onslaught I made had given me the victory before Mr. Parasyte was able to bring all his power to bear upon me.
prostrateverbUS /ˈprɑːstreɪt/
get into a prostrate position, as in submission
From this reading I was astonished at my own prowess, as I stood, with heaving breast, gazing at the prostrate form of the vanquished tyrant.
prowessnounUS /ˈpraʊəs/
a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation
From this reading I was astonished at my own prowess, as I stood, with heaving breast, gazing at the prostrate form of the vanquished tyrant.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading I was a stout young fellow, heavy enough and strong enough for a boy of fifteen; but I did not regard myself as a match for a full-grown man.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading I was satisfied with what I had done, and did not care to do any more.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading I was astonished at my own prowess, as I stood, with heaving breast, gazing at the prostrate form of the vanquished tyrant.
dependable
From this reading I was a stout young fellow, heavy enough and strong enough for a boy of fifteen; but I did not regard myself as a match for a full-grown man.
STRIKESnounUS /straɪks/
plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST STRIKES A HEAVY BLOW, AND WINS ANOTHER VICTORY.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading I was a stout young fellow, heavy enough and strong enough for a boy of fifteen; but I did not regard myself as a match for a full-grown man.
express a supposition
From this reading I suppose the fury and impetuosity of the onslaught I made had given me the victory before Mr. Parasyte was able to bring all his power to bear upon me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was astonished at my own prowess, as I stood, with heaving breast, gazing at the prostrate form of the vanquished tyrant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I suppose the fury and impetuosity of the onslaught I made had given me the victory before Mr. Parasyte was able to bring all his power to bear upon me.
tyrantnounUS /ˈtaɪrənt/
a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading I was astonished at my own prowess, as I stood, with heaving breast, gazing at the prostrate form of the vanquished tyrant.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I suppose the fury and impetuosity of the onslaught I made had given me the victory before Mr. Parasyte was able to bring all his power to bear upon me.
vanquishedverbUS /ˈvæŋkwɪʃt/
past form of “vanquish” — come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading I was astonished at my own prowess, as I stood, with heaving breast, gazing at the prostrate form of the vanquished tyrant.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST STRIKES A HEAVY BLOW, AND WINS ANOTHER VICTORY.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was astonished at my own prowess, as I stood, with heaving breast, gazing at the prostrate form of the vanquished tyrant.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I was satisfied with what I had done, and did not care to do any more.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST STRIKES A HEAVY BLOW, AND WINS ANOTHER VICTORY.
WINSnounUS /wɪnz/
plural of “win” — a victory (as in a race or other competition)
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST STRIKES A HEAVY BLOW, AND WINS ANOTHER VICTORY.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was astonished at my own prowess, as I stood, with heaving breast, gazing at the prostrate form of the vanquished tyrant.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I was a stout young fellow, heavy enough and strong enough for a boy of fifteen; but I did not regard myself as a match for a full-grown man.
