used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Concerning a terribly great contest, from which it will be seen that where his spouse's honor was concerned, Valentine put no bounds to his fury.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Henceforward he went about like a raging lion, and whenever he talked with anyone in the street, his gestures were those of a man who is about to pull up his shirt sleeves for a fight.
(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 But all this was not enough for Valentine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Henceforward he went about like a raging lion, and whenever he talked with anyone in the street, his gestures were those of a man who is about to pull up his shirt sleeves for a fight.
any person at all
From this reading Henceforward he went about like a raging lion, and whenever he talked with anyone in the street, his gestures were those of a man who is about to pull up his shirt sleeves for a fight.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last he fell in with Simplex.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Concerning a terribly great contest, from which it will be seen that where his spouse's honor was concerned, Valentine put no bounds to his fury.
boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading Concerning a terribly great contest, from which it will be seen that where his spouse's honor was concerned, Valentine put no bounds to his fury.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But all this was not enough for Valentine.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "I must trounce someone to-day, or else I shall certainly get the fever or the jaundice.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Concerning a terribly great contest, from which it will be seen that where his spouse's honor was concerned, Valentine put no bounds to his fury.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Concerning a terribly great contest, from which it will be seen that where his spouse's honor was concerned, Valentine put no bounds to his fury.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading Concerning a terribly great contest, from which it will be seen that where his spouse's honor was concerned, Valentine put no bounds to his fury.
else
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From this reading "I must trounce someone to-day, or else I shall certainly get the fever or the jaundice.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading But all this was not enough for Valentine.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading At last he fell in with Simplex.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading "I must trounce someone to-day, or else I shall certainly get the fever or the jaundice.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Henceforward he went about like a raging lion, and whenever he talked with anyone in the street, his gestures were those of a man who is about to pull up his shirt sleeves for a fight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But all this was not enough for Valentine.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Concerning a terribly great contest, from which it will be seen that where his spouse's honor was concerned, Valentine put no bounds to his fury.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Concerning a terribly great contest, from which it will be seen that where his spouse's honor was concerned, Valentine put no bounds to his fury.
gesturesnounUS /ˈdʒestʃərz/
plural of “gesture” — motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading Henceforward he went about like a raging lion, and whenever he talked with anyone in the street, his gestures were those of a man who is about to pull up his shirt sleeves for a fight.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I must trounce someone to-day, or else I shall certainly get the fever or the jaundice.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Concerning a terribly great contest, from which it will be seen that where his spouse's honor was concerned, Valentine put no bounds to his fury.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Henceforward he went about like a raging lion, and whenever he talked with anyone in the street, his gestures were those of a man who is about to pull up his shirt sleeves for a fight.
Henceforwardadverb
from this time forth; from now on
From this reading Henceforward he went about like a raging lion, and whenever he talked with anyone in the street, his gestures were those of a man who is about to pull up his shirt sleeves for a fight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Concerning a terribly great contest, from which it will be seen that where his spouse's honor was concerned, Valentine put no bounds to his fury.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Concerning a terribly great contest, from which it will be seen that where his spouse's honor was concerned, Valentine put no bounds to his fury.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I must trounce someone to-day, or else I shall certainly get the fever or the jaundice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Henceforward he went about like a raging lion, and whenever he talked with anyone in the street, his gestures were those of a man who is about to pull up his shirt sleeves for a fight.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Henceforward he went about like a raging lion, and whenever he talked with anyone in the street, his gestures were those of a man who is about to pull up his shirt sleeves for a fight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Concerning a terribly great contest, from which it will be seen that where his spouse's honor was concerned, Valentine put no bounds to his fury.
jaundicenounUS /ˈdʒɔːndəs/
yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes caused by an accumulation of bile pigment (bilirubin) in the blood; can be a symptom of gallstones or liver infection or anemia
From this reading "I must trounce someone to-day, or else I shall certainly get the fever or the jaundice.
immediately past
From this reading At last he fell in with Simplex.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Henceforward he went about like a raging lion, and whenever he talked with anyone in the street, his gestures were those of a man who is about to pull up his shirt sleeves for a fight.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading Henceforward he went about like a raging lion, and whenever he talked with anyone in the street, his gestures were those of a man who is about to pull up his shirt sleeves for a fight.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Henceforward he went about like a raging lion, and whenever he talked with anyone in the street, his gestures were those of a man who is about to pull up his shirt sleeves for a fight.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I must trounce someone to-day, or else I shall certainly get the fever or the jaundice.
not any; not one
From this reading Concerning a terribly great contest, from which it will be seen that where his spouse's honor was concerned, Valentine put no bounds to his fury.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But all this was not enough for Valentine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Henceforward he went about like a raging lion, and whenever he talked with anyone in the street, his gestures were those of a man who is about to pull up his shirt sleeves for a fight.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I must trounce someone to-day, or else I shall certainly get the fever or the jaundice.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Henceforward he went about like a raging lion, and whenever he talked with anyone in the street, his gestures were those of a man who is about to pull up his shirt sleeves for a fight.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Concerning a terribly great contest, from which it will be seen that where his spouse's honor was concerned, Valentine put no bounds to his fury.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading Henceforward he went about like a raging lion, and whenever he talked with anyone in the street, his gestures were those of a man who is about to pull up his shirt sleeves for a fight.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Concerning a terribly great contest, from which it will be seen that where his spouse's honor was concerned, Valentine put no bounds to his fury.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I must trounce someone to-day, or else I shall certainly get the fever or the jaundice.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading Henceforward he went about like a raging lion, and whenever he talked with anyone in the street, his gestures were those of a man who is about to pull up his shirt sleeves for a fight.
SimplexadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpleks/
allowing communication in only one direction at a time, or in telegraphy allowing only one message over a line at a time
From this reading At last he fell in with Simplex.
sleevesnounUS /sliːvz/
plural of “sleeve” — the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
From this reading Henceforward he went about like a raging lion, and whenever he talked with anyone in the street, his gestures were those of a man who is about to pull up his shirt sleeves for a fight.
a person, without saying who
From this reading "I must trounce someone to-day, or else I shall certainly get the fever or the jaundice.
spouse'snounUS /ˈspaʊsɪz/
possessive form of “spouse” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Concerning a terribly great contest, from which it will be seen that where his spouse's honor was concerned, Valentine put no bounds to his fury.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Henceforward he went about like a raging lion, and whenever he talked with anyone in the street, his gestures were those of a man who is about to pull up his shirt sleeves for a fight.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Henceforward he went about like a raging lion, and whenever he talked with anyone in the street, his gestures were those of a man who is about to pull up his shirt sleeves for a fight.
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading Concerning a terribly great contest, from which it will be seen that where his spouse's honor was concerned, Valentine put no bounds to his fury.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Concerning a terribly great contest, from which it will be seen that where his spouse's honor was concerned, Valentine put no bounds to his fury.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Henceforward he went about like a raging lion, and whenever he talked with anyone in the street, his gestures were those of a man who is about to pull up his shirt sleeves for a fight.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But all this was not enough for Valentine.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Henceforward he went about like a raging lion, and whenever he talked with anyone in the street, his gestures were those of a man who is about to pull up his shirt sleeves for a fight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Concerning a terribly great contest, from which it will be seen that where his spouse's honor was concerned, Valentine put no bounds to his fury.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I must trounce someone to-day, or else I shall certainly get the fever or the jaundice.
trounceverbUS /traʊns/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading "I must trounce someone to-day, or else I shall certainly get the fever or the jaundice.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Henceforward he went about like a raging lion, and whenever he talked with anyone in the street, his gestures were those of a man who is about to pull up his shirt sleeves for a fight.
ValentinenounUS /ˈvæləntaɪn/
a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
From this reading Concerning a terribly great contest, from which it will be seen that where his spouse's honor was concerned, Valentine put no bounds to his fury.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Concerning a terribly great contest, from which it will be seen that where his spouse's honor was concerned, Valentine put no bounds to his fury.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Henceforward he went about like a raging lion, and whenever he talked with anyone in the street, his gestures were those of a man who is about to pull up his shirt sleeves for a fight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Henceforward he went about like a raging lion, and whenever he talked with anyone in the street, his gestures were those of a man who is about to pull up his shirt sleeves for a fight.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Henceforward he went about like a raging lion, and whenever he talked with anyone in the street, his gestures were those of a man who is about to pull up his shirt sleeves for a fight.
in or at the place that
From this reading Concerning a terribly great contest, from which it will be seen that where his spouse's honor was concerned, Valentine put no bounds to his fury.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Concerning a terribly great contest, from which it will be seen that where his spouse's honor was concerned, Valentine put no bounds to his fury.
which person or people
From this reading Henceforward he went about like a raging lion, and whenever he talked with anyone in the street, his gestures were those of a man who is about to pull up his shirt sleeves for a fight.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Concerning a terribly great contest, from which it will be seen that where his spouse's honor was concerned, Valentine put no bounds to his fury.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Henceforward he went about like a raging lion, and whenever he talked with anyone in the street, his gestures were those of a man who is about to pull up his shirt sleeves for a fight.
