used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Phobeg was still boasting in a loud voice that was clearly audible to at least a portion of the audience sitting just above the gladiators' ledge.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Phobeg was still boasting in a loud voice that was clearly audible to at least a portion of the audience sitting just above the gladiators' ledge.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The attitude of the temple guard was anything but soothing to the lord of the jungle, but by no sign did he intimate that he heard him after his first retort.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Phobeg, however, was known by reputation and was the favorite, the odds running as high as ten to one against Tarzan.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already the betting was running high on this last event of the day, though only a small proportion of the audience had had a fair view of the two contestants by which they might compare them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Phobeg, however, was known by reputation and was the favorite, the odds running as high as ten to one against Tarzan.
any thing at all
From this reading The attitude of the temple guard was anything but soothing to the lord of the jungle, but by no sign did he intimate that he heard him after his first retort.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Phobeg, however, was known by reputation and was the favorite, the odds running as high as ten to one against Tarzan.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Phobeg was still boasting in a loud voice that was clearly audible to at least a portion of the audience sitting just above the gladiators' ledge.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading The attitude of the temple guard was anything but soothing to the lord of the jungle, but by no sign did he intimate that he heard him after his first retort.
audibleadjectiveUS /ˈɑːdəbəl/
heard or perceptible by the ear
From this reading Phobeg was still boasting in a loud voice that was clearly audible to at least a portion of the audience sitting just above the gladiators' ledge.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading Phobeg was still boasting in a loud voice that was clearly audible to at least a portion of the audience sitting just above the gladiators' ledge.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In the royal loge Nemone lay back luxuriously in the great chair that was half a throne and half a couch.
bettingadjectiveUS /ˈbetɪŋ/
preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance
From this reading Already the betting was running high on this last event of the day, though only a small proportion of the audience had had a fair view of the two contestants by which they might compare them.
boastingnounUS /ˈboʊstɪŋ/
speaking of yourself in superlatives
From this reading Phobeg was still boasting in a loud voice that was clearly audible to at least a portion of the audience sitting just above the gladiators' ledge.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The attitude of the temple guard was anything but soothing to the lord of the jungle, but by no sign did he intimate that he heard him after his first retort.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The attitude of the temple guard was anything but soothing to the lord of the jungle, but by no sign did he intimate that he heard him after his first retort.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading In the royal loge Nemone lay back luxuriously in the great chair that was half a throne and half a couch.
without doubt or question
From this reading Phobeg was still boasting in a loud voice that was clearly audible to at least a portion of the audience sitting just above the gladiators' ledge.
compareverbUS /kəmˈper/
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading Already the betting was running high on this last event of the day, though only a small proportion of the audience had had a fair view of the two contestants by which they might compare them.
contestantsnounUS /kənˈtestənts/
plural of “contestant” — a person who participates in competitions
From this reading Already the betting was running high on this last event of the day, though only a small proportion of the audience had had a fair view of the two contestants by which they might compare them.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading In the royal loge Nemone lay back luxuriously in the great chair that was half a throne and half a couch.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Already the betting was running high on this last event of the day, though only a small proportion of the audience had had a fair view of the two contestants by which they might compare them.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The attitude of the temple guard was anything but soothing to the lord of the jungle, but by no sign did he intimate that he heard him after his first retort.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Already the betting was running high on this last event of the day, though only a small proportion of the audience had had a fair view of the two contestants by which they might compare them.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Already the betting was running high on this last event of the day, though only a small proportion of the audience had had a fair view of the two contestants by which they might compare them.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Phobeg, however, was known by reputation and was the favorite, the odds running as high as ten to one against Tarzan.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The attitude of the temple guard was anything but soothing to the lord of the jungle, but by no sign did he intimate that he heard him after his first retort.
gladiatorsnounUS /ˈɡlædieɪtərz/
plural of “gladiator” — (ancient Rome) a professional combatant or a captive who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat
From this reading Phobeg was still boasting in a loud voice that was clearly audible to at least a portion of the audience sitting just above the gladiators' ledge.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In the royal loge Nemone lay back luxuriously in the great chair that was half a throne and half a couch.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading The attitude of the temple guard was anything but soothing to the lord of the jungle, but by no sign did he intimate that he heard him after his first retort.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Already the betting was running high on this last event of the day, though only a small proportion of the audience had had a fair view of the two contestants by which they might compare them.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading In the royal loge Nemone lay back luxuriously in the great chair that was half a throne and half a couch.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The attitude of the temple guard was anything but soothing to the lord of the jungle, but by no sign did he intimate that he heard him after his first retort.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The attitude of the temple guard was anything but soothing to the lord of the jungle, but by no sign did he intimate that he heard him after his first retort.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Already the betting was running high on this last event of the day, though only a small proportion of the audience had had a fair view of the two contestants by which they might compare them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The attitude of the temple guard was anything but soothing to the lord of the jungle, but by no sign did he intimate that he heard him after his first retort.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The attitude of the temple guard was anything but soothing to the lord of the jungle, but by no sign did he intimate that he heard him after his first retort.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Phobeg, however, was known by reputation and was the favorite, the odds running as high as ten to one against Tarzan.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Phobeg was still boasting in a loud voice that was clearly audible to at least a portion of the audience sitting just above the gladiators' ledge.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading The attitude of the temple guard was anything but soothing to the lord of the jungle, but by no sign did he intimate that he heard him after his first retort.
junglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading The attitude of the temple guard was anything but soothing to the lord of the jungle, but by no sign did he intimate that he heard him after his first retort.
and nothing more
From this reading Phobeg was still boasting in a loud voice that was clearly audible to at least a portion of the audience sitting just above the gladiators' ledge.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Phobeg, however, was known by reputation and was the favorite, the odds running as high as ten to one against Tarzan.
immediately past
From this reading Already the betting was running high on this last event of the day, though only a small proportion of the audience had had a fair view of the two contestants by which they might compare them.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In the royal loge Nemone lay back luxuriously in the great chair that was half a throne and half a couch.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Phobeg was still boasting in a loud voice that was clearly audible to at least a portion of the audience sitting just above the gladiators' ledge.
ledgenounUS /ledʒ/
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading Phobeg was still boasting in a loud voice that was clearly audible to at least a portion of the audience sitting just above the gladiators' ledge.
logenounUS /loʊdʒ/
balcony consisting of the forward section of a theater mezzanine
From this reading In the royal loge Nemone lay back luxuriously in the great chair that was half a throne and half a couch.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The attitude of the temple guard was anything but soothing to the lord of the jungle, but by no sign did he intimate that he heard him after his first retort.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Phobeg was still boasting in a loud voice that was clearly audible to at least a portion of the audience sitting just above the gladiators' ledge.
luxuriouslyadverb
in an indulgently luxurious manner
From this reading In the royal loge Nemone lay back luxuriously in the great chair that was half a throne and half a couch.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Already the betting was running high on this last event of the day, though only a small proportion of the audience had had a fair view of the two contestants by which they might compare them.
Nemone
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the royal loge Nemone lay back luxuriously in the great chair that was half a throne and half a couch.
not any; not one
From this reading The attitude of the temple guard was anything but soothing to the lord of the jungle, but by no sign did he intimate that he heard him after his first retort.
oddsnounUS /ɑːdz/
the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring
From this reading Phobeg, however, was known by reputation and was the favorite, the odds running as high as ten to one against Tarzan.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Phobeg was still boasting in a loud voice that was clearly audible to at least a portion of the audience sitting just above the gladiators' ledge.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Already the betting was running high on this last event of the day, though only a small proportion of the audience had had a fair view of the two contestants by which they might compare them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Phobeg, however, was known by reputation and was the favorite, the odds running as high as ten to one against Tarzan.
and nothing more
From this reading Already the betting was running high on this last event of the day, though only a small proportion of the audience had had a fair view of the two contestants by which they might compare them.
Phobeg
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Phobeg was still boasting in a loud voice that was clearly audible to at least a portion of the audience sitting just above the gladiators' ledge.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Phobeg was still boasting in a loud voice that was clearly audible to at least a portion of the audience sitting just above the gladiators' ledge.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading Already the betting was running high on this last event of the day, though only a small proportion of the audience had had a fair view of the two contestants by which they might compare them.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Phobeg, however, was known by reputation and was the favorite, the odds running as high as ten to one against Tarzan.
retortnounUS /ˈriːtɔːrt/
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
From this reading The attitude of the temple guard was anything but soothing to the lord of the jungle, but by no sign did he intimate that he heard him after his first retort.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading In the royal loge Nemone lay back luxuriously in the great chair that was half a throne and half a couch.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Already the betting was running high on this last event of the day, though only a small proportion of the audience had had a fair view of the two contestants by which they might compare them.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The attitude of the temple guard was anything but soothing to the lord of the jungle, but by no sign did he intimate that he heard him after his first retort.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Phobeg was still boasting in a loud voice that was clearly audible to at least a portion of the audience sitting just above the gladiators' ledge.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Already the betting was running high on this last event of the day, though only a small proportion of the audience had had a fair view of the two contestants by which they might compare them.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading The attitude of the temple guard was anything but soothing to the lord of the jungle, but by no sign did he intimate that he heard him after his first retort.
not in physical motion
From this reading Phobeg was still boasting in a loud voice that was clearly audible to at least a portion of the audience sitting just above the gladiators' ledge.
TarzannounUS /ˈtɑːrzæn/
(sometimes used ironically) a man of great strength and agility (after the hero of a series of novels by Edgar Rice Burroughs)
From this reading Phobeg, however, was known by reputation and was the favorite, the odds running as high as ten to one against Tarzan.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading The attitude of the temple guard was anything but soothing to the lord of the jungle, but by no sign did he intimate that he heard him after his first retort.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Phobeg, however, was known by reputation and was the favorite, the odds running as high as ten to one against Tarzan.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Phobeg was still boasting in a loud voice that was clearly audible to at least a portion of the audience sitting just above the gladiators' ledge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Phobeg was still boasting in a loud voice that was clearly audible to at least a portion of the audience sitting just above the gladiators' ledge.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Already the betting was running high on this last event of the day, though only a small proportion of the audience had had a fair view of the two contestants by which they might compare them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Already the betting was running high on this last event of the day, though only a small proportion of the audience had had a fair view of the two contestants by which they might compare them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Already the betting was running high on this last event of the day, though only a small proportion of the audience had had a fair view of the two contestants by which they might compare them.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Already the betting was running high on this last event of the day, though only a small proportion of the audience had had a fair view of the two contestants by which they might compare them.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading In the royal loge Nemone lay back luxuriously in the great chair that was half a throne and half a couch.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Phobeg was still boasting in a loud voice that was clearly audible to at least a portion of the audience sitting just above the gladiators' ledge.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Already the betting was running high on this last event of the day, though only a small proportion of the audience had had a fair view of the two contestants by which they might compare them.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Already the betting was running high on this last event of the day, though only a small proportion of the audience had had a fair view of the two contestants by which they might compare them.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Phobeg was still boasting in a loud voice that was clearly audible to at least a portion of the audience sitting just above the gladiators' ledge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Phobeg was still boasting in a loud voice that was clearly audible to at least a portion of the audience sitting just above the gladiators' ledge.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Already the betting was running high on this last event of the day, though only a small proportion of the audience had had a fair view of the two contestants by which they might compare them.
