used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Master Pring was not much of a man to talk.
(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 for power of thought he was considered equal to any pair of other men, and superior of course to all womankind.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Moreover, he had seen a good deal of fighting, not among outlaws, but fine soldiers well skilled in the proper style of it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But for power of thought he was considered equal to any pair of other men, and superior of course to all womankind.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But for power of thought he was considered equal to any pair of other men, and superior of course to all womankind.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Gentlemen they might be, he said, and therefore by nature well qualified to fight.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But for power of thought he was considered equal to any pair of other men, and superior of course to all womankind.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Gentlemen they might be, he said, and therefore by nature well qualified to fight.
carefully weighed
From this reading But for power of thought he was considered equal to any pair of other men, and superior of course to all womankind.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading But for power of thought he was considered equal to any pair of other men, and superior of course to all womankind.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Moreover, he had seen a good deal of fighting, not among outlaws, but fine soldiers well skilled in the proper style of it.
Doones
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So that it was impossible for him to think very highly of the Doones.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading But for power of thought he was considered equal to any pair of other men, and superior of course to all womankind.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Gentlemen they might be, he said, and therefore by nature well qualified to fight.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Moreover, he had seen a good deal of fighting, not among outlaws, but fine soldiers well skilled in the proper style of it.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Moreover, he had seen a good deal of fighting, not among outlaws, but fine soldiers well skilled in the proper style of it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But for power of thought he was considered equal to any pair of other men, and superior of course to all womankind.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Gentlemen they might be, he said, and therefore by nature well qualified to fight.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Moreover, he had seen a good deal of fighting, not among outlaws, but fine soldiers well skilled in the proper style of it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Moreover, he had seen a good deal of fighting, not among outlaws, but fine soldiers well skilled in the proper style of it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But for power of thought he was considered equal to any pair of other men, and superior of course to all womankind.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading So that it was impossible for him to think very highly of the Doones.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So that it was impossible for him to think very highly of the Doones.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading So that it was impossible for him to think very highly of the Doones.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Moreover, he had seen a good deal of fighting, not among outlaws, but fine soldiers well skilled in the proper style of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Moreover, he had seen a good deal of fighting, not among outlaws, but fine soldiers well skilled in the proper style of it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Master Pring was not much of a man to talk.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Master Pring was not much of a man to talk.
the force of workers available
From this reading But for power of thought he was considered equal to any pair of other men, and superior of course to all womankind.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Gentlemen they might be, he said, and therefore by nature well qualified to fight.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, he had seen a good deal of fighting, not among outlaws, but fine soldiers well skilled in the proper style of it.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Master Pring was not much of a man to talk.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Gentlemen they might be, he said, and therefore by nature well qualified to fight.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Master Pring was not much of a man to talk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Master Pring was not much of a man to talk.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But for power of thought he was considered equal to any pair of other men, and superior of course to all womankind.
outlawsnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔːz/
plural of “outlaw” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading Moreover, he had seen a good deal of fighting, not among outlaws, but fine soldiers well skilled in the proper style of it.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading But for power of thought he was considered equal to any pair of other men, and superior of course to all womankind.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading But for power of thought he was considered equal to any pair of other men, and superior of course to all womankind.
Pring
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From this reading Master Pring was not much of a man to talk.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Moreover, he had seen a good deal of fighting, not among outlaws, but fine soldiers well skilled in the proper style of it.
qualifiedadjectiveUS /ˈkwɑːləfaɪd/
meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task
From this reading Gentlemen they might be, he said, and therefore by nature well qualified to fight.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Gentlemen they might be, he said, and therefore by nature well qualified to fight.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Moreover, he had seen a good deal of fighting, not among outlaws, but fine soldiers well skilled in the proper style of it.
skilledadjectiveUS /skɪld/
having or showing or requiring special skill
From this reading Moreover, he had seen a good deal of fighting, not among outlaws, but fine soldiers well skilled in the proper style of it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So that it was impossible for him to think very highly of the Doones.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Moreover, he had seen a good deal of fighting, not among outlaws, but fine soldiers well skilled in the proper style of it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Moreover, he had seen a good deal of fighting, not among outlaws, but fine soldiers well skilled in the proper style of it.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading But for power of thought he was considered equal to any pair of other men, and superior of course to all womankind.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Master Pring was not much of a man to talk.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So that it was impossible for him to think very highly of the Doones.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Moreover, he had seen a good deal of fighting, not among outlaws, but fine soldiers well skilled in the proper style of it.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Gentlemen they might be, he said, and therefore by nature well qualified to fight.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gentlemen they might be, he said, and therefore by nature well qualified to fight.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading So that it was impossible for him to think very highly of the Doones.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But for power of thought he was considered equal to any pair of other men, and superior of course to all womankind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Master Pring was not much of a man to talk.
precisely as stated
From this reading So that it was impossible for him to think very highly of the Doones.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Master Pring was not much of a man to talk.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Moreover, he had seen a good deal of fighting, not among outlaws, but fine soldiers well skilled in the proper style of it.
womankindnoun
women as distinguished from men
From this reading But for power of thought he was considered equal to any pair of other men, and superior of course to all womankind.
