used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was not a little startled to find that the Billcords were still trying to punish him for defending his sister from insult.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading He was confident that the exhibition of the stout stick would induce Tom to tell him where the oars were; but as the steamer was close to the shore, he preferred to take counsel before he acted any further.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Captain Gildrock was his friend and his mother's friend, and he was unwilling to do anything more with the pestilent bully without his advice and direction.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Paul Bristol was somewhat excited after his tough conflict with the strategetical bruiser.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Captain Gildrock was his friend and his mother's friend, and he was unwilling to do anything more with the pestilent bully without his advice and direction.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was confident that the exhibition of the stout stick would induce Tom to tell him where the oars were; but as the steamer was close to the shore, he preferred to take counsel before he acted any further.
any thing at all
From this reading Captain Gildrock was his friend and his mother's friend, and he was unwilling to do anything more with the pestilent bully without his advice and direction.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was confident that the exhibition of the stout stick would induce Tom to tell him where the oars were; but as the steamer was close to the shore, he preferred to take counsel before he acted any further.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was confident that the exhibition of the stout stick would induce Tom to tell him where the oars were; but as the steamer was close to the shore, he preferred to take counsel before he acted any further.
Billcords
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From this reading He was not a little startled to find that the Billcords were still trying to punish him for defending his sister from insult.
BristolnounUS /ˈbrɪstəl/
an industrial city and port in southwestern England near the mouth of the River Avon
From this reading Paul Bristol was somewhat excited after his tough conflict with the strategetical bruiser.
bruisernoun
a large and strong and heavyset man
From this reading Paul Bristol was somewhat excited after his tough conflict with the strategetical bruiser.
bullynounUS /ˈbʊli/
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading Captain Gildrock was his friend and his mother's friend, and he was unwilling to do anything more with the pestilent bully without his advice and direction.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was confident that the exhibition of the stout stick would induce Tom to tell him where the oars were; but as the steamer was close to the shore, he preferred to take counsel before he acted any further.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Gildrock was his friend and his mother's friend, and he was unwilling to do anything more with the pestilent bully without his advice and direction.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading He was confident that the exhibition of the stout stick would induce Tom to tell him where the oars were; but as the steamer was close to the shore, he preferred to take counsel before he acted any further.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading He was confident that the exhibition of the stout stick would induce Tom to tell him where the oars were; but as the steamer was close to the shore, he preferred to take counsel before he acted any further.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading Paul Bristol was somewhat excited after his tough conflict with the strategetical bruiser.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading He was confident that the exhibition of the stout stick would induce Tom to tell him where the oars were; but as the steamer was close to the shore, he preferred to take counsel before he acted any further.
defendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈfendɪŋ/
attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring
From this reading He was not a little startled to find that the Billcords were still trying to punish him for defending his sister from insult.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Captain Gildrock was his friend and his mother's friend, and he was unwilling to do anything more with the pestilent bully without his advice and direction.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Captain Gildrock was his friend and his mother's friend, and he was unwilling to do anything more with the pestilent bully without his advice and direction.
ENGINEERnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading THE ENGINEER OF THE UNDINE.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Paul Bristol was somewhat excited after his tough conflict with the strategetical bruiser.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading He was confident that the exhibition of the stout stick would induce Tom to tell him where the oars were; but as the steamer was close to the shore, he preferred to take counsel before he acted any further.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He was not a little startled to find that the Billcords were still trying to punish him for defending his sister from insult.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was not a little startled to find that the Billcords were still trying to punish him for defending his sister from insult.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Captain Gildrock was his friend and his mother's friend, and he was unwilling to do anything more with the pestilent bully without his advice and direction.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was not a little startled to find that the Billcords were still trying to punish him for defending his sister from insult.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading He was confident that the exhibition of the stout stick would induce Tom to tell him where the oars were; but as the steamer was close to the shore, he preferred to take counsel before he acted any further.
Gildrock
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Captain Gildrock was his friend and his mother's friend, and he was unwilling to do anything more with the pestilent bully without his advice and direction.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not a little startled to find that the Billcords were still trying to punish him for defending his sister from insult.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was not a little startled to find that the Billcords were still trying to punish him for defending his sister from insult.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Paul Bristol was somewhat excited after his tough conflict with the strategetical bruiser.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading He was confident that the exhibition of the stout stick would induce Tom to tell him where the oars were; but as the steamer was close to the shore, he preferred to take counsel before he acted any further.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading He was not a little startled to find that the Billcords were still trying to punish him for defending his sister from insult.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was not a little startled to find that the Billcords were still trying to punish him for defending his sister from insult.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Captain Gildrock was his friend and his mother's friend, and he was unwilling to do anything more with the pestilent bully without his advice and direction.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Captain Gildrock was his friend and his mother's friend, and he was unwilling to do anything more with the pestilent bully without his advice and direction.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not a little startled to find that the Billcords were still trying to punish him for defending his sister from insult.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading He was confident that the exhibition of the stout stick would induce Tom to tell him where the oars were; but as the steamer was close to the shore, he preferred to take counsel before he acted any further.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ENGINEER OF THE UNDINE.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul Bristol was somewhat excited after his tough conflict with the strategetical bruiser.
pestilentadjective
exceedingly harmful
From this reading Captain Gildrock was his friend and his mother's friend, and he was unwilling to do anything more with the pestilent bully without his advice and direction.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading He was confident that the exhibition of the stout stick would induce Tom to tell him where the oars were; but as the steamer was close to the shore, he preferred to take counsel before he acted any further.
punishverbUS /ˈpʌnɪʃ/
impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
From this reading He was not a little startled to find that the Billcords were still trying to punish him for defending his sister from insult.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading He was confident that the exhibition of the stout stick would induce Tom to tell him where the oars were; but as the steamer was close to the shore, he preferred to take counsel before he acted any further.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading He was not a little startled to find that the Billcords were still trying to punish him for defending his sister from insult.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Paul Bristol was somewhat excited after his tough conflict with the strategetical bruiser.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading He was not a little startled to find that the Billcords were still trying to punish him for defending his sister from insult.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading He was confident that the exhibition of the stout stick would induce Tom to tell him where the oars were; but as the steamer was close to the shore, he preferred to take counsel before he acted any further.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading He was confident that the exhibition of the stout stick would induce Tom to tell him where the oars were; but as the steamer was close to the shore, he preferred to take counsel before he acted any further.
not in physical motion
From this reading He was not a little startled to find that the Billcords were still trying to punish him for defending his sister from insult.
dependable
From this reading He was confident that the exhibition of the stout stick would induce Tom to tell him where the oars were; but as the steamer was close to the shore, he preferred to take counsel before he acted any further.
strategetical
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Paul Bristol was somewhat excited after his tough conflict with the strategetical bruiser.
carry out
From this reading He was confident that the exhibition of the stout stick would induce Tom to tell him where the oars were; but as the steamer was close to the shore, he preferred to take counsel before he acted any further.
express in words
From this reading He was confident that the exhibition of the stout stick would induce Tom to tell him where the oars were; but as the steamer was close to the shore, he preferred to take counsel before he acted any further.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was not a little startled to find that the Billcords were still trying to punish him for defending his sister from insult.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ENGINEER OF THE UNDINE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was not a little startled to find that the Billcords were still trying to punish him for defending his sister from insult.
male cat
From this reading He was confident that the exhibition of the stout stick would induce Tom to tell him where the oars were; but as the steamer was close to the shore, he preferred to take counsel before he acted any further.
toughadjectiveUS /tʌf/
not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Paul Bristol was somewhat excited after his tough conflict with the strategetical bruiser.
hard to endure
From this reading He was not a little startled to find that the Billcords were still trying to punish him for defending his sister from insult.
UNDINEnounUS /ˈʌndiːn/
any of various female water spirits
From this reading THE ENGINEER OF THE UNDINE.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Captain Gildrock was his friend and his mother's friend, and he was unwilling to do anything more with the pestilent bully without his advice and direction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Paul Bristol was somewhat excited after his tough conflict with the strategetical bruiser.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was not a little startled to find that the Billcords were still trying to punish him for defending his sister from insult.
in or at the place that
From this reading He was confident that the exhibition of the stout stick would induce Tom to tell him where the oars were; but as the steamer was close to the shore, he preferred to take counsel before he acted any further.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Paul Bristol was somewhat excited after his tough conflict with the strategetical bruiser.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Captain Gildrock was his friend and his mother's friend, and he was unwilling to do anything more with the pestilent bully without his advice and direction.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was confident that the exhibition of the stout stick would induce Tom to tell him where the oars were; but as the steamer was close to the shore, he preferred to take counsel before he acted any further.
