used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Buck Lamb evidently considered himself as more than a match for Paul Bristol, for neither Walk Billcord nor his father had given the students the particulars of the battle at Sandy Point.
(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 All the magnate said was that he and his son had been insulted and assaulted by the ungrateful son of the woman he had harbored on his land.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE RESULT OF AN UNEQUAL CONFLICT.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All the magnate said was that he and his son had been insulted and assaulted by the ungrateful son of the woman he had harbored on his land.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Buck was a stout fellow, who had the reputation of possessing scientific skill in the noble art of pugilism, and who was ready for any fellow of his avoirdupois, either with soft gloves or with hard gloves, or with no gloves at all.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Buck was a stout fellow, who had the reputation of possessing scientific skill in the noble art of pugilism, and who was ready for any fellow of his avoirdupois, either with soft gloves or with hard gloves, or with no gloves at all.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Buck Lamb evidently considered himself as more than a match for Paul Bristol, for neither Walk Billcord nor his father had given the students the particulars of the battle at Sandy Point.
assaultedverbUS /əˈsɔːltɪd/
past form of “assault” — attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading All the magnate said was that he and his son had been insulted and assaulted by the ungrateful son of the woman he had harbored on his land.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Buck Lamb evidently considered himself as more than a match for Paul Bristol, for neither Walk Billcord nor his father had given the students the particulars of the battle at Sandy Point.
avoirdupoisnoun
a system of weights based on the 16-ounce pound (or 7,000 grains)
From this reading Buck was a stout fellow, who had the reputation of possessing scientific skill in the noble art of pugilism, and who was ready for any fellow of his avoirdupois, either with soft gloves or with hard gloves, or with no gloves at all.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Buck Lamb evidently considered himself as more than a match for Paul Bristol, for neither Walk Billcord nor his father had given the students the particulars of the battle at Sandy Point.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All the magnate said was that he and his son had been insulted and assaulted by the ungrateful son of the woman he had harbored on his land.
Billcord
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From this reading Buck Lamb evidently considered himself as more than a match for Paul Bristol, for neither Walk Billcord nor his father had given the students the particulars of the battle at Sandy Point.
BristolnounUS /ˈbrɪstəl/
an industrial city and port in southwestern England near the mouth of the River Avon
From this reading Buck Lamb evidently considered himself as more than a match for Paul Bristol, for neither Walk Billcord nor his father had given the students the particulars of the battle at Sandy Point.
BuckverbUS /bʌk/
to strive with determination
From this reading Buck Lamb evidently considered himself as more than a match for Paul Bristol, for neither Walk Billcord nor his father had given the students the particulars of the battle at Sandy Point.
bullynounUS /ˈbʊli/
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading Happily, Paul had no knowledge of the reputation of the bully, which the more knowing of the students would have said was only reputation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All the magnate said was that he and his son had been insulted and assaulted by the ungrateful son of the woman he had harbored on his land.
CONFLICTnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading THE RESULT OF AN UNEQUAL CONFLICT.
carefully weighed
From this reading Buck Lamb evidently considered himself as more than a match for Paul Bristol, for neither Walk Billcord nor his father had given the students the particulars of the battle at Sandy Point.
one or the other of two
From this reading Buck was a stout fellow, who had the reputation of possessing scientific skill in the noble art of pugilism, and who was ready for any fellow of his avoirdupois, either with soft gloves or with hard gloves, or with no gloves at all.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Buck Lamb evidently considered himself as more than a match for Paul Bristol, for neither Walk Billcord nor his father had given the students the particulars of the battle at Sandy Point.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Buck Lamb evidently considered himself as more than a match for Paul Bristol, for neither Walk Billcord nor his father had given the students the particulars of the battle at Sandy Point.
a boy or man
From this reading Buck was a stout fellow, who had the reputation of possessing scientific skill in the noble art of pugilism, and who was ready for any fellow of his avoirdupois, either with soft gloves or with hard gloves, or with no gloves at all.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Buck Lamb evidently considered himself as more than a match for Paul Bristol, for neither Walk Billcord nor his father had given the students the particulars of the battle at Sandy Point.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Buck Lamb evidently considered himself as more than a match for Paul Bristol, for neither Walk Billcord nor his father had given the students the particulars of the battle at Sandy Point.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading Buck was a stout fellow, who had the reputation of possessing scientific skill in the noble art of pugilism, and who was ready for any fellow of his avoirdupois, either with soft gloves or with hard gloves, or with no gloves at all.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Buck Lamb evidently considered himself as more than a match for Paul Bristol, for neither Walk Billcord nor his father had given the students the particulars of the battle at Sandy Point.
HappilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Happily, Paul had no knowledge of the reputation of the bully, which the more knowing of the students would have said was only reputation.
harboredverbUS /ˈhɑːrbərd/
past form of “harbor” — maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading All the magnate said was that he and his son had been insulted and assaulted by the ungrateful son of the woman he had harbored on his land.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Buck was a stout fellow, who had the reputation of possessing scientific skill in the noble art of pugilism, and who was ready for any fellow of his avoirdupois, either with soft gloves or with hard gloves, or with no gloves at all.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Happily, Paul had no knowledge of the reputation of the bully, which the more knowing of the students would have said was only reputation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All the magnate said was that he and his son had been insulted and assaulted by the ungrateful son of the woman he had harbored on his land.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Buck Lamb evidently considered himself as more than a match for Paul Bristol, for neither Walk Billcord nor his father had given the students the particulars of the battle at Sandy Point.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Buck Lamb evidently considered himself as more than a match for Paul Bristol, for neither Walk Billcord nor his father had given the students the particulars of the battle at Sandy Point.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Buck was a stout fellow, who had the reputation of possessing scientific skill in the noble art of pugilism, and who was ready for any fellow of his avoirdupois, either with soft gloves or with hard gloves, or with no gloves at all.
insultedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪd/
past form of “insult” — treat, mention, or speak to rudely
From this reading All the magnate said was that he and his son had been insulted and assaulted by the ungrateful son of the woman he had harbored on his land.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Happily, Paul had no knowledge of the reputation of the bully, which the more knowing of the students would have said was only reputation.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Happily, Paul had no knowledge of the reputation of the bully, which the more knowing of the students would have said was only reputation.
LambnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading Buck Lamb evidently considered himself as more than a match for Paul Bristol, for neither Walk Billcord nor his father had given the students the particulars of the battle at Sandy Point.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading All the magnate said was that he and his son had been insulted and assaulted by the ungrateful son of the woman he had harbored on his land.
magnatenounUS /ˈmæɡnət/
a very wealthy or powerful businessman
From this reading All the magnate said was that he and his son had been insulted and assaulted by the ungrateful son of the woman he had harbored on his land.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Buck Lamb evidently considered himself as more than a match for Paul Bristol, for neither Walk Billcord nor his father had given the students the particulars of the battle at Sandy Point.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Buck Lamb evidently considered himself as more than a match for Paul Bristol, for neither Walk Billcord nor his father had given the students the particulars of the battle at Sandy Point.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Buck Lamb evidently considered himself as more than a match for Paul Bristol, for neither Walk Billcord nor his father had given the students the particulars of the battle at Sandy Point.
not any; not one
From this reading Buck was a stout fellow, who had the reputation of possessing scientific skill in the noble art of pugilism, and who was ready for any fellow of his avoirdupois, either with soft gloves or with hard gloves, or with no gloves at all.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Buck was a stout fellow, who had the reputation of possessing scientific skill in the noble art of pugilism, and who was ready for any fellow of his avoirdupois, either with soft gloves or with hard gloves, or with no gloves at all.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Buck Lamb evidently considered himself as more than a match for Paul Bristol, for neither Walk Billcord nor his father had given the students the particulars of the battle at Sandy Point.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RESULT OF AN UNEQUAL CONFLICT.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All the magnate said was that he and his son had been insulted and assaulted by the ungrateful son of the woman he had harbored on his land.
and nothing more
From this reading Happily, Paul had no knowledge of the reputation of the bully, which the more knowing of the students would have said was only reputation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Buck was a stout fellow, who had the reputation of possessing scientific skill in the noble art of pugilism, and who was ready for any fellow of his avoirdupois, either with soft gloves or with hard gloves, or with no gloves at all.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading Buck Lamb evidently considered himself as more than a match for Paul Bristol, for neither Walk Billcord nor his father had given the students the particulars of the battle at Sandy Point.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Buck Lamb evidently considered himself as more than a match for Paul Bristol, for neither Walk Billcord nor his father had given the students the particulars of the battle at Sandy Point.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Buck Lamb evidently considered himself as more than a match for Paul Bristol, for neither Walk Billcord nor his father had given the students the particulars of the battle at Sandy Point.
possessingverbUS /pəˈzesɪŋ/
-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Buck was a stout fellow, who had the reputation of possessing scientific skill in the noble art of pugilism, and who was ready for any fellow of his avoirdupois, either with soft gloves or with hard gloves, or with no gloves at all.
pugilismnounUS /ˈpjuːdʒəlɪzəm/
fighting with the fists
From this reading Buck was a stout fellow, who had the reputation of possessing scientific skill in the noble art of pugilism, and who was ready for any fellow of his avoirdupois, either with soft gloves or with hard gloves, or with no gloves at all.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Buck was a stout fellow, who had the reputation of possessing scientific skill in the noble art of pugilism, and who was ready for any fellow of his avoirdupois, either with soft gloves or with hard gloves, or with no gloves at all.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Buck was a stout fellow, who had the reputation of possessing scientific skill in the noble art of pugilism, and who was ready for any fellow of his avoirdupois, either with soft gloves or with hard gloves, or with no gloves at all.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading THE RESULT OF AN UNEQUAL CONFLICT.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading All the magnate said was that he and his son had been insulted and assaulted by the ungrateful son of the woman he had harbored on his land.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading Buck Lamb evidently considered himself as more than a match for Paul Bristol, for neither Walk Billcord nor his father had given the students the particulars of the battle at Sandy Point.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading Buck was a stout fellow, who had the reputation of possessing scientific skill in the noble art of pugilism, and who was ready for any fellow of his avoirdupois, either with soft gloves or with hard gloves, or with no gloves at all.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Buck was a stout fellow, who had the reputation of possessing scientific skill in the noble art of pugilism, and who was ready for any fellow of his avoirdupois, either with soft gloves or with hard gloves, or with no gloves at all.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Buck was a stout fellow, who had the reputation of possessing scientific skill in the noble art of pugilism, and who was ready for any fellow of his avoirdupois, either with soft gloves or with hard gloves, or with no gloves at all.
a male human offspring
From this reading All the magnate said was that he and his son had been insulted and assaulted by the ungrateful son of the woman he had harbored on his land.
dependable
From this reading Buck was a stout fellow, who had the reputation of possessing scientific skill in the noble art of pugilism, and who was ready for any fellow of his avoirdupois, either with soft gloves or with hard gloves, or with no gloves at all.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Buck Lamb evidently considered himself as more than a match for Paul Bristol, for neither Walk Billcord nor his father had given the students the particulars of the battle at Sandy Point.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Buck Lamb evidently considered himself as more than a match for Paul Bristol, for neither Walk Billcord nor his father had given the students the particulars of the battle at Sandy Point.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All the magnate said was that he and his son had been insulted and assaulted by the ungrateful son of the woman he had harbored on his land.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RESULT OF AN UNEQUAL CONFLICT.
UNEQUALadjectiveUS /əˈniːkwəl/
poorly balanced or matched in quantity or value or measure
From this reading THE RESULT OF AN UNEQUAL CONFLICT.
ungratefuladjectiveUS /ənˈɡreɪtfəl/
not feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading All the magnate said was that he and his son had been insulted and assaulted by the ungrateful son of the woman he had harbored on his land.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Buck Lamb evidently considered himself as more than a match for Paul Bristol, for neither Walk Billcord nor his father had given the students the particulars of the battle at Sandy Point.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All the magnate said was that he and his son had been insulted and assaulted by the ungrateful son of the woman he had harbored on his land.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Happily, Paul had no knowledge of the reputation of the bully, which the more knowing of the students would have said was only reputation.
which person or people
From this reading Buck was a stout fellow, who had the reputation of possessing scientific skill in the noble art of pugilism, and who was ready for any fellow of his avoirdupois, either with soft gloves or with hard gloves, or with no gloves at all.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Buck was a stout fellow, who had the reputation of possessing scientific skill in the noble art of pugilism, and who was ready for any fellow of his avoirdupois, either with soft gloves or with hard gloves, or with no gloves at all.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading All the magnate said was that he and his son had been insulted and assaulted by the ungrateful son of the woman he had harbored on his land.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Happily, Paul had no knowledge of the reputation of the bully, which the more knowing of the students would have said was only reputation.
