999
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From this reading FOUR MEDALS Marvin Clark stepped promptly forward at the announcement of the overgrown lout, who had signified his intention of whipping the young engineer of No. 999.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Watch the system-cylinder"--and the speaker gave to his arms a rotary motion so rapid that it was fairly dizzying, "or piston rods," and one fist met the bulging breast of the fellow with a force that sent him reeling backwards several feet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Watch the system-cylinder"--and the speaker gave to his arms a rotary motion so rapid that it was fairly dizzying, "or piston rods," and one fist met the bulging breast of the fellow with a force that sent him reeling backwards several feet.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading FOUR MEDALS Marvin Clark stepped promptly forward at the announcement of the overgrown lout, who had signified his intention of whipping the young engineer of No. 999.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Going to wallop somebody, are you?" spoke Clark cooly.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading "Watch the system-cylinder"--and the speaker gave to his arms a rotary motion so rapid that it was fairly dizzying, "or piston rods," and one fist met the bulging breast of the fellow with a force that sent him reeling backwards several feet.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He looked it as he squared firmly before the bully.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FOUR MEDALS Marvin Clark stepped promptly forward at the announcement of the overgrown lout, who had signified his intention of whipping the young engineer of No. 999.
athleticsnounUS /æθˈletɪks/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Clark had told Ralph that athletics was his strong forte.
backwardsadverbUS /ˈbækwərdz/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading "Watch the system-cylinder"--and the speaker gave to his arms a rotary motion so rapid that it was fairly dizzying, "or piston rods," and one fist met the bulging breast of the fellow with a force that sent him reeling backwards several feet.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He looked it as he squared firmly before the bully.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading "Watch the system-cylinder"--and the speaker gave to his arms a rotary motion so rapid that it was fairly dizzying, "or piston rods," and one fist met the bulging breast of the fellow with a force that sent him reeling backwards several feet.
bulgingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌldʒɪŋ/
curving or bulging outward
From this reading "Watch the system-cylinder"--and the speaker gave to his arms a rotary motion so rapid that it was fairly dizzying, "or piston rods," and one fist met the bulging breast of the fellow with a force that sent him reeling backwards several feet.
bullynounUS /ˈbʊli/
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading He looked it as he squared firmly before the bully.
ClarknounUS /klɑːrk/
United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)
From this reading FOUR MEDALS Marvin Clark stepped promptly forward at the announcement of the overgrown lout, who had signified his intention of whipping the young engineer of No. 999.
coolynoun
(ethnic slur) an offensive name for an unskilled Asian laborer
From this reading "Going to wallop somebody, are you?" spoke Clark cooly.
dizzyingverbUS /ˈdɪziɪŋ/
-ing form of “dizzy” — make dizzy or giddy
From this reading "Watch the system-cylinder"--and the speaker gave to his arms a rotary motion so rapid that it was fairly dizzying, "or piston rods," and one fist met the bulging breast of the fellow with a force that sent him reeling backwards several feet.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading FOUR MEDALS Marvin Clark stepped promptly forward at the announcement of the overgrown lout, who had signified his intention of whipping the young engineer of No. 999.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading "Watch the system-cylinder"--and the speaker gave to his arms a rotary motion so rapid that it was fairly dizzying, "or piston rods," and one fist met the bulging breast of the fellow with a force that sent him reeling backwards several feet.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "Watch the system-cylinder"--and the speaker gave to his arms a rotary motion so rapid that it was fairly dizzying, "or piston rods," and one fist met the bulging breast of the fellow with a force that sent him reeling backwards several feet.
a boy or man
From this reading "Watch the system-cylinder"--and the speaker gave to his arms a rotary motion so rapid that it was fairly dizzying, "or piston rods," and one fist met the bulging breast of the fellow with a force that sent him reeling backwards several feet.
with resolute determination
From this reading He looked it as he squared firmly before the bully.
fistnounUS /fɪst/
a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading "Watch the system-cylinder"--and the speaker gave to his arms a rotary motion so rapid that it was fairly dizzying, "or piston rods," and one fist met the bulging breast of the fellow with a force that sent him reeling backwards several feet.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading "Watch the system-cylinder"--and the speaker gave to his arms a rotary motion so rapid that it was fairly dizzying, "or piston rods," and one fist met the bulging breast of the fellow with a force that sent him reeling backwards several feet.
fortenounUS /ˈfɔːrteɪ/
an asset of special worth or utility
From this reading Clark had told Ralph that athletics was his strong forte.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading FOUR MEDALS Marvin Clark stepped promptly forward at the announcement of the overgrown lout, who had signified his intention of whipping the young engineer of No. 999.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading FOUR MEDALS Marvin Clark stepped promptly forward at the announcement of the overgrown lout, who had signified his intention of whipping the young engineer of No. 999.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Watch the system-cylinder"--and the speaker gave to his arms a rotary motion so rapid that it was fairly dizzying, "or piston rods," and one fist met the bulging breast of the fellow with a force that sent him reeling backwards several feet.
the act of departing
From this reading "Going to wallop somebody, are you?" spoke Clark cooly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FOUR MEDALS Marvin Clark stepped promptly forward at the announcement of the overgrown lout, who had signified his intention of whipping the young engineer of No. 999.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked it as he squared firmly before the bully.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Watch the system-cylinder"--and the speaker gave to his arms a rotary motion so rapid that it was fairly dizzying, "or piston rods," and one fist met the bulging breast of the fellow with a force that sent him reeling backwards several feet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FOUR MEDALS Marvin Clark stepped promptly forward at the announcement of the overgrown lout, who had signified his intention of whipping the young engineer of No. 999.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading FOUR MEDALS Marvin Clark stepped promptly forward at the announcement of the overgrown lout, who had signified his intention of whipping the young engineer of No. 999.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He looked it as he squared firmly before the bully.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked it as he squared firmly before the bully.
loutnounUS /laʊt/
an awkward stupid person
From this reading FOUR MEDALS Marvin Clark stepped promptly forward at the announcement of the overgrown lout, who had signified his intention of whipping the young engineer of No. 999.
Marvin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FOUR MEDALS Marvin Clark stepped promptly forward at the announcement of the overgrown lout, who had signified his intention of whipping the young engineer of No. 999.
MEDALSnounUS /ˈmedəlz/
plural of “medal” — an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
From this reading FOUR MEDALS Marvin Clark stepped promptly forward at the announcement of the overgrown lout, who had signified his intention of whipping the young engineer of No. 999.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading "Watch the system-cylinder"--and the speaker gave to his arms a rotary motion so rapid that it was fairly dizzying, "or piston rods," and one fist met the bulging breast of the fellow with a force that sent him reeling backwards several feet.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading "Watch the system-cylinder"--and the speaker gave to his arms a rotary motion so rapid that it was fairly dizzying, "or piston rods," and one fist met the bulging breast of the fellow with a force that sent him reeling backwards several feet.
not any; not one
From this reading FOUR MEDALS Marvin Clark stepped promptly forward at the announcement of the overgrown lout, who had signified his intention of whipping the young engineer of No. 999.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FOUR MEDALS Marvin Clark stepped promptly forward at the announcement of the overgrown lout, who had signified his intention of whipping the young engineer of No. 999.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Watch the system-cylinder"--and the speaker gave to his arms a rotary motion so rapid that it was fairly dizzying, "or piston rods," and one fist met the bulging breast of the fellow with a force that sent him reeling backwards several feet.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Watch the system-cylinder"--and the speaker gave to his arms a rotary motion so rapid that it was fairly dizzying, "or piston rods," and one fist met the bulging breast of the fellow with a force that sent him reeling backwards several feet.
overgrownadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈɡroʊn/
covered with growing plants
From this reading FOUR MEDALS Marvin Clark stepped promptly forward at the announcement of the overgrown lout, who had signified his intention of whipping the young engineer of No. 999.
pistonnounUS /ˈpɪstən/
United States neoclassical composer (1894-1976)
From this reading "Watch the system-cylinder"--and the speaker gave to his arms a rotary motion so rapid that it was fairly dizzying, "or piston rods," and one fist met the bulging breast of the fellow with a force that sent him reeling backwards several feet.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading FOUR MEDALS Marvin Clark stepped promptly forward at the announcement of the overgrown lout, who had signified his intention of whipping the young engineer of No. 999.
Ralph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clark had told Ralph that athletics was his strong forte.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading "Watch the system-cylinder"--and the speaker gave to his arms a rotary motion so rapid that it was fairly dizzying, "or piston rods," and one fist met the bulging breast of the fellow with a force that sent him reeling backwards several feet.
reelingverbUS /ˈriːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “reel” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading "Watch the system-cylinder"--and the speaker gave to his arms a rotary motion so rapid that it was fairly dizzying, "or piston rods," and one fist met the bulging breast of the fellow with a force that sent him reeling backwards several feet.
rodsnounUS /rɑːdz/
plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading "Watch the system-cylinder"--and the speaker gave to his arms a rotary motion so rapid that it was fairly dizzying, "or piston rods," and one fist met the bulging breast of the fellow with a force that sent him reeling backwards several feet.
rotaryadjectiveUS /ˈroʊtəri/
relating to or characterized by rotation
From this reading "Watch the system-cylinder"--and the speaker gave to his arms a rotary motion so rapid that it was fairly dizzying, "or piston rods," and one fist met the bulging breast of the fellow with a force that sent him reeling backwards several feet.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading "Watch the system-cylinder"--and the speaker gave to his arms a rotary motion so rapid that it was fairly dizzying, "or piston rods," and one fist met the bulging breast of the fellow with a force that sent him reeling backwards several feet.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading "Watch the system-cylinder"--and the speaker gave to his arms a rotary motion so rapid that it was fairly dizzying, "or piston rods," and one fist met the bulging breast of the fellow with a force that sent him reeling backwards several feet.
signifiednounUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪd/
the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted
From this reading FOUR MEDALS Marvin Clark stepped promptly forward at the announcement of the overgrown lout, who had signified his intention of whipping the young engineer of No. 999.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Watch the system-cylinder"--and the speaker gave to his arms a rotary motion so rapid that it was fairly dizzying, "or piston rods," and one fist met the bulging breast of the fellow with a force that sent him reeling backwards several feet.
a person, without saying who
From this reading "Going to wallop somebody, are you?" spoke Clark cooly.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading "Watch the system-cylinder"--and the speaker gave to his arms a rotary motion so rapid that it was fairly dizzying, "or piston rods," and one fist met the bulging breast of the fellow with a force that sent him reeling backwards several feet.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "Going to wallop somebody, are you?" spoke Clark cooly.
squaredadjectiveUS /skwerd/
having been made square
From this reading He looked it as he squared firmly before the bully.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading FOUR MEDALS Marvin Clark stepped promptly forward at the announcement of the overgrown lout, who had signified his intention of whipping the young engineer of No. 999.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Clark had told Ralph that athletics was his strong forte.
system-cylinder
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From this reading "Watch the system-cylinder"--and the speaker gave to his arms a rotary motion so rapid that it was fairly dizzying, "or piston rods," and one fist met the bulging breast of the fellow with a force that sent him reeling backwards several feet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Clark had told Ralph that athletics was his strong forte.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOUR MEDALS Marvin Clark stepped promptly forward at the announcement of the overgrown lout, who had signified his intention of whipping the young engineer of No. 999.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Going to wallop somebody, are you?" spoke Clark cooly.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Clark had told Ralph that athletics was his strong forte.
wallopverbUS /ˈwɑːləp/
hit hard
From this reading "Going to wallop somebody, are you?" spoke Clark cooly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Clark had told Ralph that athletics was his strong forte.
look attentively
From this reading "Watch the system-cylinder"--and the speaker gave to his arms a rotary motion so rapid that it was fairly dizzying, "or piston rods," and one fist met the bulging breast of the fellow with a force that sent him reeling backwards several feet.
whippingnounUS /ˈwɪpɪŋ/
beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
From this reading FOUR MEDALS Marvin Clark stepped promptly forward at the announcement of the overgrown lout, who had signified his intention of whipping the young engineer of No. 999.
which person or people
From this reading FOUR MEDALS Marvin Clark stepped promptly forward at the announcement of the overgrown lout, who had signified his intention of whipping the young engineer of No. 999.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Watch the system-cylinder"--and the speaker gave to his arms a rotary motion so rapid that it was fairly dizzying, "or piston rods," and one fist met the bulging breast of the fellow with a force that sent him reeling backwards several feet.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Going to wallop somebody, are you?" spoke Clark cooly.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading FOUR MEDALS Marvin Clark stepped promptly forward at the announcement of the overgrown lout, who had signified his intention of whipping the young engineer of No. 999.
