used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ditson had fawned around Browning a great deal since entering college, with the result that the king of the sophomores came to entertain a feeling of absolute disgust for the fellow.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading He had proved his ability to fight when it was necessary, but no one could say that he ever showed any inclination to do bodily harm to one who was weak and peaceable.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading Ditson had fawned around Browning a great deal since entering college, with the result that the king of the sophomores came to entertain a feeling of absolute disgust for the fellow.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But Bruce was no bully, although he was a leader of the sophomores.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had proved his ability to fight when it was necessary, but no one could say that he ever showed any inclination to do bodily harm to one who was weak and peaceable.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had proved his ability to fight when it was necessary, but no one could say that he ever showed any inclination to do bodily harm to one who was weak and peaceable.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Ditson had fawned around Browning a great deal since entering college, with the result that the king of the sophomores came to entertain a feeling of absolute disgust for the fellow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The very sight of Ditson made the "king" feel as if he would enjoy giving him a good "polishing off."
bodilyadverbUS /ˈbɑːdəli/
in bodily form
From this reading He had proved his ability to fight when it was necessary, but no one could say that he ever showed any inclination to do bodily harm to one who was weak and peaceable.
BrowningnounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/
United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading Ditson had fawned around Browning a great deal since entering college, with the result that the king of the sophomores came to entertain a feeling of absolute disgust for the fellow.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading But Bruce was no bully, although he was a leader of the sophomores.
bullynounUS /ˈbʊli/
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading But Bruce was no bully, although he was a leader of the sophomores.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Bruce was no bully, although he was a leader of the sophomores.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Ditson had fawned around Browning a great deal since entering college, with the result that the king of the sophomores came to entertain a feeling of absolute disgust for the fellow.
CHInounUS /kaɪ/
the circulating life energy that in Chinese philosophy is thought to be inherent in all things; in traditional Chinese medicine the balance of negative and positive forms in the body is believed to be essential for good health
From this reading "LAMBDA CHI!"
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Ditson had fawned around Browning a great deal since entering college, with the result that the king of the sophomores came to entertain a feeling of absolute disgust for the fellow.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had proved his ability to fight when it was necessary, but no one could say that he ever showed any inclination to do bodily harm to one who was weak and peaceable.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Ditson had fawned around Browning a great deal since entering college, with the result that the king of the sophomores came to entertain a feeling of absolute disgust for the fellow.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading Ditson had fawned around Browning a great deal since entering college, with the result that the king of the sophomores came to entertain a feeling of absolute disgust for the fellow.
Ditson
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From this reading Ditson had fawned around Browning a great deal since entering college, with the result that the king of the sophomores came to entertain a feeling of absolute disgust for the fellow.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He had proved his ability to fight when it was necessary, but no one could say that he ever showed any inclination to do bodily harm to one who was weak and peaceable.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The very sight of Ditson made the "king" feel as if he would enjoy giving him a good "polishing off."
a movement into or inward
From this reading Ditson had fawned around Browning a great deal since entering college, with the result that the king of the sophomores came to entertain a feeling of absolute disgust for the fellow.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading Ditson had fawned around Browning a great deal since entering college, with the result that the king of the sophomores came to entertain a feeling of absolute disgust for the fellow.
at any time
From this reading He had proved his ability to fight when it was necessary, but no one could say that he ever showed any inclination to do bodily harm to one who was weak and peaceable.
fawned
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From this reading Ditson had fawned around Browning a great deal since entering college, with the result that the king of the sophomores came to entertain a feeling of absolute disgust for the fellow.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading The very sight of Ditson made the "king" feel as if he would enjoy giving him a good "polishing off."
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Ditson had fawned around Browning a great deal since entering college, with the result that the king of the sophomores came to entertain a feeling of absolute disgust for the fellow.
a boy or man
From this reading Ditson had fawned around Browning a great deal since entering college, with the result that the king of the sophomores came to entertain a feeling of absolute disgust for the fellow.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading He had proved his ability to fight when it was necessary, but no one could say that he ever showed any inclination to do bodily harm to one who was weak and peaceable.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ditson had fawned around Browning a great deal since entering college, with the result that the king of the sophomores came to entertain a feeling of absolute disgust for the fellow.
the act of giving
From this reading The very sight of Ditson made the "king" feel as if he would enjoy giving him a good "polishing off."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The very sight of Ditson made the "king" feel as if he would enjoy giving him a good "polishing off."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Ditson had fawned around Browning a great deal since entering college, with the result that the king of the sophomores came to entertain a feeling of absolute disgust for the fellow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ditson had fawned around Browning a great deal since entering college, with the result that the king of the sophomores came to entertain a feeling of absolute disgust for the fellow.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading He had proved his ability to fight when it was necessary, but no one could say that he ever showed any inclination to do bodily harm to one who was weak and peaceable.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The very sight of Ditson made the "king" feel as if he would enjoy giving him a good "polishing off."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The very sight of Ditson made the "king" feel as if he would enjoy giving him a good "polishing off."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had proved his ability to fight when it was necessary, but no one could say that he ever showed any inclination to do bodily harm to one who was weak and peaceable.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The very sight of Ditson made the "king" feel as if he would enjoy giving him a good "polishing off."
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading He had proved his ability to fight when it was necessary, but no one could say that he ever showed any inclination to do bodily harm to one who was weak and peaceable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had proved his ability to fight when it was necessary, but no one could say that he ever showed any inclination to do bodily harm to one who was weak and peaceable.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Ditson had fawned around Browning a great deal since entering college, with the result that the king of the sophomores came to entertain a feeling of absolute disgust for the fellow.
LAMBDAnounUS /ˈlæmdə/
the 11th letter of the Greek alphabet
From this reading "LAMBDA CHI!"
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading But Bruce was no bully, although he was a leader of the sophomores.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The very sight of Ditson made the "king" feel as if he would enjoy giving him a good "polishing off."
absolutely essential
From this reading He had proved his ability to fight when it was necessary, but no one could say that he ever showed any inclination to do bodily harm to one who was weak and peaceable.
not any; not one
From this reading But Bruce was no bully, although he was a leader of the sophomores.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ditson had fawned around Browning a great deal since entering college, with the result that the king of the sophomores came to entertain a feeling of absolute disgust for the fellow.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The very sight of Ditson made the "king" feel as if he would enjoy giving him a good "polishing off."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had proved his ability to fight when it was necessary, but no one could say that he ever showed any inclination to do bodily harm to one who was weak and peaceable.
peaceableadjectiveUS /ˈpiːsəbəl/
inclined or disposed to peace
From this reading He had proved his ability to fight when it was necessary, but no one could say that he ever showed any inclination to do bodily harm to one who was weak and peaceable.
polishingnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃɪŋ/
the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it
From this reading The very sight of Ditson made the "king" feel as if he would enjoy giving him a good "polishing off."
established beyond doubt
From this reading He had proved his ability to fight when it was necessary, but no one could say that he ever showed any inclination to do bodily harm to one who was weak and peaceable.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Ditson had fawned around Browning a great deal since entering college, with the result that the king of the sophomores came to entertain a feeling of absolute disgust for the fellow.
express in words
From this reading He had proved his ability to fight when it was necessary, but no one could say that he ever showed any inclination to do bodily harm to one who was weak and peaceable.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He had proved his ability to fight when it was necessary, but no one could say that he ever showed any inclination to do bodily harm to one who was weak and peaceable.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The very sight of Ditson made the "king" feel as if he would enjoy giving him a good "polishing off."
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Ditson had fawned around Browning a great deal since entering college, with the result that the king of the sophomores came to entertain a feeling of absolute disgust for the fellow.
sophomoresnounUS /ˈsɑːfmɔːrz/
plural of “sophomore” — a second-year undergraduate
From this reading Ditson had fawned around Browning a great deal since entering college, with the result that the king of the sophomores came to entertain a feeling of absolute disgust for the fellow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ditson had fawned around Browning a great deal since entering college, with the result that the king of the sophomores came to entertain a feeling of absolute disgust for the fellow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ditson had fawned around Browning a great deal since entering college, with the result that the king of the sophomores came to entertain a feeling of absolute disgust for the fellow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ditson had fawned around Browning a great deal since entering college, with the result that the king of the sophomores came to entertain a feeling of absolute disgust for the fellow.
precisely as stated
From this reading The very sight of Ditson made the "king" feel as if he would enjoy giving him a good "polishing off."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Bruce was no bully, although he was a leader of the sophomores.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading He had proved his ability to fight when it was necessary, but no one could say that he ever showed any inclination to do bodily harm to one who was weak and peaceable.
at the time that
From this reading He had proved his ability to fight when it was necessary, but no one could say that he ever showed any inclination to do bodily harm to one who was weak and peaceable.
which person or people
From this reading He had proved his ability to fight when it was necessary, but no one could say that he ever showed any inclination to do bodily harm to one who was weak and peaceable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ditson had fawned around Browning a great deal since entering college, with the result that the king of the sophomores came to entertain a feeling of absolute disgust for the fellow.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The very sight of Ditson made the "king" feel as if he would enjoy giving him a good "polishing off."
