used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Phelim reached home, he found the father returned after having borrowed a full suit of clothes for him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Sam Appleton on hearing from Larry that Bouncing Phelim was about to get a “Great Match,” * generously lent him coat, waistcoat, hat, and small-clothes.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When Phelim reached home, he found the father returned after having borrowed a full suit of clothes for him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sam Appleton on hearing from Larry that Bouncing Phelim was about to get a “Great Match,” * generously lent him coat, waistcoat, hat, and small-clothes.
AppletonnounUS /ˈæpəltən/
English physicist remembered for his studies of the ionosphere (1892-1966)
From this reading Sam Appleton on hearing from Larry that Bouncing Phelim was about to get a “Great Match,” * generously lent him coat, waistcoat, hat, and small-clothes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Phelim presented himself at home, he scarcely replied to the queries put to him by his father and mother concerning his interview with the priest.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He sat down, rubbed his hands, scratched his head, rose up, and walked to and fro, in a mood of mind so evidently between mirth and chagrin, that his worthy parents knew not whether to be merry or miserable.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He sat down, rubbed his hands, scratched his head, rose up, and walked to and fro, in a mood of mind so evidently between mirth and chagrin, that his worthy parents knew not whether to be merry or miserable.
borrowedverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊd/
past form of “borrow” — get temporarily
From this reading When Phelim reached home, he found the father returned after having borrowed a full suit of clothes for him.
BouncingnounUS /ˈbaʊnsɪŋ/
rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)
From this reading Sam Appleton on hearing from Larry that Bouncing Phelim was about to get a “Great Match,” * generously lent him coat, waistcoat, hat, and small-clothes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Phelim presented himself at home, he scarcely replied to the queries put to him by his father and mother concerning his interview with the priest.
chagrinnounUS /ʃəˈɡrɪn/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading He sat down, rubbed his hands, scratched his head, rose up, and walked to and fro, in a mood of mind so evidently between mirth and chagrin, that his worthy parents knew not whether to be merry or miserable.
clothing in general
From this reading When Phelim reached home, he found the father returned after having borrowed a full suit of clothes for him.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Sam Appleton on hearing from Larry that Bouncing Phelim was about to get a “Great Match,” * generously lent him coat, waistcoat, hat, and small-clothes.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading When Phelim presented himself at home, he scarcely replied to the queries put to him by his father and mother concerning his interview with the priest.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading * When a country girl is said to have a large fortune, the peasantry, when speaking of her in reference to matrimony, say she's a “Great Match.”
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He sat down, rubbed his hands, scratched his head, rose up, and walked to and fro, in a mood of mind so evidently between mirth and chagrin, that his worthy parents knew not whether to be merry or miserable.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He sat down, rubbed his hands, scratched his head, rose up, and walked to and fro, in a mood of mind so evidently between mirth and chagrin, that his worthy parents knew not whether to be merry or miserable.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading When Phelim reached home, he found the father returned after having borrowed a full suit of clothes for him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Phelim reached home, he found the father returned after having borrowed a full suit of clothes for him.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading * When a country girl is said to have a large fortune, the peasantry, when speaking of her in reference to matrimony, say she's a “Great Match.”
set up or found
From this reading When Phelim reached home, he found the father returned after having borrowed a full suit of clothes for him.
fro
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From this reading He sat down, rubbed his hands, scratched his head, rose up, and walked to and fro, in a mood of mind so evidently between mirth and chagrin, that his worthy parents knew not whether to be merry or miserable.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sam Appleton on hearing from Larry that Bouncing Phelim was about to get a “Great Match,” * generously lent him coat, waistcoat, hat, and small-clothes.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading When Phelim reached home, he found the father returned after having borrowed a full suit of clothes for him.
generouslyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəsli/
in a generous manner
From this reading Sam Appleton on hearing from Larry that Bouncing Phelim was about to get a “Great Match,” * generously lent him coat, waistcoat, hat, and small-clothes.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Sam Appleton on hearing from Larry that Bouncing Phelim was about to get a “Great Match,” * generously lent him coat, waistcoat, hat, and small-clothes.
a young female
From this reading * When a country girl is said to have a large fortune, the peasantry, when speaking of her in reference to matrimony, say she's a “Great Match.”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Sam Appleton on hearing from Larry that Bouncing Phelim was about to get a “Great Match,” * generously lent him coat, waistcoat, hat, and small-clothes.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He sat down, rubbed his hands, scratched his head, rose up, and walked to and fro, in a mood of mind so evidently between mirth and chagrin, that his worthy parents knew not whether to be merry or miserable.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Sam Appleton on hearing from Larry that Bouncing Phelim was about to get a “Great Match,” * generously lent him coat, waistcoat, hat, and small-clothes.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading * When a country girl is said to have a large fortune, the peasantry, when speaking of her in reference to matrimony, say she's a “Great Match.”
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading When Phelim reached home, he found the father returned after having borrowed a full suit of clothes for him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Phelim reached home, he found the father returned after having borrowed a full suit of clothes for him.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He sat down, rubbed his hands, scratched his head, rose up, and walked to and fro, in a mood of mind so evidently between mirth and chagrin, that his worthy parents knew not whether to be merry or miserable.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Sam Appleton on hearing from Larry that Bouncing Phelim was about to get a “Great Match,” * generously lent him coat, waistcoat, hat, and small-clothes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading * When a country girl is said to have a large fortune, the peasantry, when speaking of her in reference to matrimony, say she's a “Great Match.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Phelim reached home, he found the father returned after having borrowed a full suit of clothes for him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When Phelim presented himself at home, he scarcely replied to the queries put to him by his father and mother concerning his interview with the priest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Phelim presented himself at home, he scarcely replied to the queries put to him by his father and mother concerning his interview with the priest.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When Phelim reached home, he found the father returned after having borrowed a full suit of clothes for him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading * When a country girl is said to have a large fortune, the peasantry, when speaking of her in reference to matrimony, say she's a “Great Match.”
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading When Phelim presented himself at home, he scarcely replied to the queries put to him by his father and mother concerning his interview with the priest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * When a country girl is said to have a large fortune, the peasantry, when speaking of her in reference to matrimony, say she's a “Great Match.”
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 sat down, rubbed his hands, scratched his head, rose up, and walked to and fro, in a mood of mind so evidently between mirth and chagrin, that his worthy parents knew not whether to be merry or miserable.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading * When a country girl is said to have a large fortune, the peasantry, when speaking of her in reference to matrimony, say she's a “Great Match.”
Larry
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From this reading Sam Appleton on hearing from Larry that Bouncing Phelim was about to get a “Great Match,” * generously lent him coat, waistcoat, hat, and small-clothes.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading Sam Appleton on hearing from Larry that Bouncing Phelim was about to get a “Great Match,” * generously lent him coat, waistcoat, hat, and small-clothes.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Sam Appleton on hearing from Larry that Bouncing Phelim was about to get a “Great Match,” * generously lent him coat, waistcoat, hat, and small-clothes.
matrimonynounUS /ˈmætrəmoʊni/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading * When a country girl is said to have a large fortune, the peasantry, when speaking of her in reference to matrimony, say she's a “Great Match.”
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading He sat down, rubbed his hands, scratched his head, rose up, and walked to and fro, in a mood of mind so evidently between mirth and chagrin, that his worthy parents knew not whether to be merry or miserable.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He sat down, rubbed his hands, scratched his head, rose up, and walked to and fro, in a mood of mind so evidently between mirth and chagrin, that his worthy parents knew not whether to be merry or miserable.
mirthnounUS /mɜːrθ/
great merriment
From this reading He sat down, rubbed his hands, scratched his head, rose up, and walked to and fro, in a mood of mind so evidently between mirth and chagrin, that his worthy parents knew not whether to be merry or miserable.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading He sat down, rubbed his hands, scratched his head, rose up, and walked to and fro, in a mood of mind so evidently between mirth and chagrin, that his worthy parents knew not whether to be merry or miserable.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading He sat down, rubbed his hands, scratched his head, rose up, and walked to and fro, in a mood of mind so evidently between mirth and chagrin, that his worthy parents knew not whether to be merry or miserable.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading When Phelim presented himself at home, he scarcely replied to the queries put to him by his father and mother concerning his interview with the priest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He sat down, rubbed his hands, scratched his head, rose up, and walked to and fro, in a mood of mind so evidently between mirth and chagrin, that his worthy parents knew not whether to be merry or miserable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Phelim reached home, he found the father returned after having borrowed a full suit of clothes for him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sam Appleton on hearing from Larry that Bouncing Phelim was about to get a “Great Match,” * generously lent him coat, waistcoat, hat, and small-clothes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He sat down, rubbed his hands, scratched his head, rose up, and walked to and fro, in a mood of mind so evidently between mirth and chagrin, that his worthy parents knew not whether to be merry or miserable.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading He sat down, rubbed his hands, scratched his head, rose up, and walked to and fro, in a mood of mind so evidently between mirth and chagrin, that his worthy parents knew not whether to be merry or miserable.
peasantrynounUS /ˈpezəntri/
the class of peasants
From this reading * When a country girl is said to have a large fortune, the peasantry, when speaking of her in reference to matrimony, say she's a “Great Match.”
Phelim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Phelim reached home, he found the father returned after having borrowed a full suit of clothes for him.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When Phelim presented himself at home, he scarcely replied to the queries put to him by his father and mother concerning his interview with the priest.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading When Phelim presented himself at home, he scarcely replied to the queries put to him by his father and mother concerning his interview with the priest.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When Phelim presented himself at home, he scarcely replied to the queries put to him by his father and mother concerning his interview with the priest.
queriesnounUS /ˈkwɪriz/
plural of “query” — an instance of questioning
From this reading When Phelim presented himself at home, he scarcely replied to the queries put to him by his father and mother concerning his interview with the priest.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When Phelim reached home, he found the father returned after having borrowed a full suit of clothes for him.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading * When a country girl is said to have a large fortune, the peasantry, when speaking of her in reference to matrimony, say she's a “Great Match.”
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading When Phelim presented himself at home, he scarcely replied to the queries put to him by his father and mother concerning his interview with the priest.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When Phelim reached home, he found the father returned after having borrowed a full suit of clothes for him.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading He sat down, rubbed his hands, scratched his head, rose up, and walked to and fro, in a mood of mind so evidently between mirth and chagrin, that his worthy parents knew not whether to be merry or miserable.
rubbedverbUS /rʌbd/
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading He sat down, rubbed his hands, scratched his head, rose up, and walked to and fro, in a mood of mind so evidently between mirth and chagrin, that his worthy parents knew not whether to be merry or miserable.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading * When a country girl is said to have a large fortune, the peasantry, when speaking of her in reference to matrimony, say she's a “Great Match.”
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading Sam Appleton on hearing from Larry that Bouncing Phelim was about to get a “Great Match,” * generously lent him coat, waistcoat, hat, and small-clothes.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He sat down, rubbed his hands, scratched his head, rose up, and walked to and fro, in a mood of mind so evidently between mirth and chagrin, that his worthy parents knew not whether to be merry or miserable.
express in words
From this reading * When a country girl is said to have a large fortune, the peasantry, when speaking of her in reference to matrimony, say she's a “Great Match.”
only a very short time before
From this reading When Phelim presented himself at home, he scarcely replied to the queries put to him by his father and mother concerning his interview with the priest.
scratchedverbUS /skrætʃt/
past form of “scratch” — cause friction
From this reading He sat down, rubbed his hands, scratched his head, rose up, and walked to and fro, in a mood of mind so evidently between mirth and chagrin, that his worthy parents knew not whether to be merry or miserable.
she's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading * When a country girl is said to have a large fortune, the peasantry, when speaking of her in reference to matrimony, say she's a “Great Match.”
small-clothes
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From this reading Sam Appleton on hearing from Larry that Bouncing Phelim was about to get a “Great Match,” * generously lent him coat, waistcoat, hat, and small-clothes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He sat down, rubbed his hands, scratched his head, rose up, and walked to and fro, in a mood of mind so evidently between mirth and chagrin, that his worthy parents knew not whether to be merry or miserable.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading * When a country girl is said to have a large fortune, the peasantry, when speaking of her in reference to matrimony, say she's a “Great Match.”
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading When Phelim reached home, he found the father returned after having borrowed a full suit of clothes for him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sam Appleton on hearing from Larry that Bouncing Phelim was about to get a “Great Match,” * generously lent him coat, waistcoat, hat, and small-clothes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Phelim reached home, he found the father returned after having borrowed a full suit of clothes for him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sam Appleton on hearing from Larry that Bouncing Phelim was about to get a “Great Match,” * generously lent him coat, waistcoat, hat, and small-clothes.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He sat down, rubbed his hands, scratched his head, rose up, and walked to and fro, in a mood of mind so evidently between mirth and chagrin, that his worthy parents knew not whether to be merry or miserable.
waistcoatnoun
a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
From this reading Sam Appleton on hearing from Larry that Bouncing Phelim was about to get a “Great Match,” * generously lent him coat, waistcoat, hat, and small-clothes.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He sat down, rubbed his hands, scratched his head, rose up, and walked to and fro, in a mood of mind so evidently between mirth and chagrin, that his worthy parents knew not whether to be merry or miserable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sam Appleton on hearing from Larry that Bouncing Phelim was about to get a “Great Match,” * generously lent him coat, waistcoat, hat, and small-clothes.
at the time that
From this reading When Phelim reached home, he found the father returned after having borrowed a full suit of clothes for him.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He sat down, rubbed his hands, scratched his head, rose up, and walked to and fro, in a mood of mind so evidently between mirth and chagrin, that his worthy parents knew not whether to be merry or miserable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Phelim presented himself at home, he scarcely replied to the queries put to him by his father and mother concerning his interview with the priest.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading He sat down, rubbed his hands, scratched his head, rose up, and walked to and fro, in a mood of mind so evidently between mirth and chagrin, that his worthy parents knew not whether to be merry or miserable.
