used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was not, as he said himself, a coward altogether; but he had a lively recollection of the pummeling he had already received, and a wholesome dread of the scientific hitting of this strong-fisted young aristocrat.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Mr. Parmalee, smoking a cigar, made his way to the Beech Walk, and leaning against a giant tree, stared at the moon, and waited.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He was not, as he said himself, a coward altogether; but he had a lively recollection of the pummeling he had already received, and a wholesome dread of the scientific hitting of this strong-fisted young aristocrat.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He was not, as he said himself, a coward altogether; but he had a lively recollection of the pummeling he had already received, and a wholesome dread of the scientific hitting of this strong-fisted young aristocrat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was not, as he said himself, a coward altogether; but he had a lively recollection of the pummeling he had already received, and a wholesome dread of the scientific hitting of this strong-fisted young aristocrat.
aristocratnounUS /ərˈɪstəkræt/
a member of the aristocracy
From this reading He was not, as he said himself, a coward altogether; but he had a lively recollection of the pummeling he had already received, and a wholesome dread of the scientific hitting of this strong-fisted young aristocrat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was not, as he said himself, a coward altogether; but he had a lively recollection of the pummeling he had already received, and a wholesome dread of the scientific hitting of this strong-fisted young aristocrat.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading It was quite dark before prudent Mr. Parmalee, notwithstanding Sybilla's assurance that the baronet was away from home, ventured within the great entrance gates of the park.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Parmalee, smoking a cigar, made his way to the Beech Walk, and leaning against a giant tree, stared at the moon, and waited.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was quite dark before prudent Mr. Parmalee, notwithstanding Sybilla's assurance that the baronet was away from home, ventured within the great entrance gates of the park.
baronetnounUS /ˈberənət/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading It was quite dark before prudent Mr. Parmalee, notwithstanding Sybilla's assurance that the baronet was away from home, ventured within the great entrance gates of the park.
BeechnounUS /biːtʃ/
any of several large deciduous trees with rounded spreading crowns and smooth grey bark and small sweet edible triangular nuts enclosed in burs; north temperate regions
From this reading Mr. Parmalee, smoking a cigar, made his way to the Beech Walk, and leaning against a giant tree, stared at the moon, and waited.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was quite dark before prudent Mr. Parmalee, notwithstanding Sybilla's assurance that the baronet was away from home, ventured within the great entrance gates of the park.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was not, as he said himself, a coward altogether; but he had a lively recollection of the pummeling he had already received, and a wholesome dread of the scientific hitting of this strong-fisted young aristocrat.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Mr. Parmalee, smoking a cigar, made his way to the Beech Walk, and leaning against a giant tree, stared at the moon, and waited.
coat-collar
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From this reading When he did venture, his coat-collar was so pulled up that recognition was next to impossible.
cowardnounUS /ˈkaʊərd/
a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading He was not, as he said himself, a coward altogether; but he had a lively recollection of the pummeling he had already received, and a wholesome dread of the scientific hitting of this strong-fisted young aristocrat.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was quite dark before prudent Mr. Parmalee, notwithstanding Sybilla's assurance that the baronet was away from home, ventured within the great entrance gates of the park.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When he did venture, his coat-collar was so pulled up that recognition was next to impossible.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading He was not, as he said himself, a coward altogether; but he had a lively recollection of the pummeling he had already received, and a wholesome dread of the scientific hitting of this strong-fisted young aristocrat.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading It was quite dark before prudent Mr. Parmalee, notwithstanding Sybilla's assurance that the baronet was away from home, ventured within the great entrance gates of the park.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was quite dark before prudent Mr. Parmalee, notwithstanding Sybilla's assurance that the baronet was away from home, ventured within the great entrance gates of the park.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading It was quite dark before prudent Mr. Parmalee, notwithstanding Sybilla's assurance that the baronet was away from home, ventured within the great entrance gates of the park.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading Mr. Parmalee, smoking a cigar, made his way to the Beech Walk, and leaning against a giant tree, stared at the moon, and waited.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was quite dark before prudent Mr. Parmalee, notwithstanding Sybilla's assurance that the baronet was away from home, ventured within the great entrance gates of the park.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was not, as he said himself, a coward altogether; but he had a lively recollection of the pummeling he had already received, and a wholesome dread of the scientific hitting of this strong-fisted young aristocrat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not, as he said himself, a coward altogether; but he had a lively recollection of the pummeling he had already received, and a wholesome dread of the scientific hitting of this strong-fisted young aristocrat.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was not, as he said himself, a coward altogether; but he had a lively recollection of the pummeling he had already received, and a wholesome dread of the scientific hitting of this strong-fisted young aristocrat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he did venture, his coat-collar was so pulled up that recognition was next to impossible.
hittingnounUS /ˈhɪtɪŋ/
the act of contacting one thing with another
From this reading He was not, as he said himself, a coward altogether; but he had a lively recollection of the pummeling he had already received, and a wholesome dread of the scientific hitting of this strong-fisted young aristocrat.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was quite dark before prudent Mr. Parmalee, notwithstanding Sybilla's assurance that the baronet was away from home, ventured within the great entrance gates of the park.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading When he did venture, his coat-collar was so pulled up that recognition was next to impossible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was quite dark before prudent Mr. Parmalee, notwithstanding Sybilla's assurance that the baronet was away from home, ventured within the great entrance gates of the park.
LADY'SnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading MY LADY'S SECRET.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Mr. Parmalee, smoking a cigar, made his way to the Beech Walk, and leaning against a giant tree, stared at the moon, and waited.
full of life and energy
From this reading He was not, as he said himself, a coward altogether; but he had a lively recollection of the pummeling he had already received, and a wholesome dread of the scientific hitting of this strong-fisted young aristocrat.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mr. Parmalee, smoking a cigar, made his way to the Beech Walk, and leaning against a giant tree, stared at the moon, and waited.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Mr. Parmalee, smoking a cigar, made his way to the Beech Walk, and leaning against a giant tree, stared at the moon, and waited.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was quite dark before prudent Mr. Parmalee, notwithstanding Sybilla's assurance that the baronet was away from home, ventured within the great entrance gates of the park.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY LADY'S SECRET.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When he did venture, his coat-collar was so pulled up that recognition was next to impossible.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not, as he said himself, a coward altogether; but he had a lively recollection of the pummeling he had already received, and a wholesome dread of the scientific hitting of this strong-fisted young aristocrat.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading It was quite dark before prudent Mr. Parmalee, notwithstanding Sybilla's assurance that the baronet was away from home, ventured within the great entrance gates of the park.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was quite dark before prudent Mr. Parmalee, notwithstanding Sybilla's assurance that the baronet was away from home, ventured within the great entrance gates of the park.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading It was quite dark before prudent Mr. Parmalee, notwithstanding Sybilla's assurance that the baronet was away from home, ventured within the great entrance gates of the park.
Parmalee
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was quite dark before prudent Mr. Parmalee, notwithstanding Sybilla's assurance that the baronet was away from home, ventured within the great entrance gates of the park.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading It was quite dark before prudent Mr. Parmalee, notwithstanding Sybilla's assurance that the baronet was away from home, ventured within the great entrance gates of the park.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading When he did venture, his coat-collar was so pulled up that recognition was next to impossible.
pummelingverbUS /ˈpʌməlɪŋ/
-ing form of “pummel” — strike, usually with the fist
From this reading He was not, as he said himself, a coward altogether; but he had a lively recollection of the pummeling he had already received, and a wholesome dread of the scientific hitting of this strong-fisted young aristocrat.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite dark before prudent Mr. Parmalee, notwithstanding Sybilla's assurance that the baronet was away from home, ventured within the great entrance gates of the park.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He was not, as he said himself, a coward altogether; but he had a lively recollection of the pummeling he had already received, and a wholesome dread of the scientific hitting of this strong-fisted young aristocrat.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading When he did venture, his coat-collar was so pulled up that recognition was next to impossible.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading He was not, as he said himself, a coward altogether; but he had a lively recollection of the pummeling he had already received, and a wholesome dread of the scientific hitting of this strong-fisted young aristocrat.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He was not, as he said himself, a coward altogether; but he had a lively recollection of the pummeling he had already received, and a wholesome dread of the scientific hitting of this strong-fisted young aristocrat.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading He was not, as he said himself, a coward altogether; but he had a lively recollection of the pummeling he had already received, and a wholesome dread of the scientific hitting of this strong-fisted young aristocrat.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading MY LADY'S SECRET.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading Mr. Parmalee, smoking a cigar, made his way to the Beech Walk, and leaning against a giant tree, stared at the moon, and waited.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When he did venture, his coat-collar was so pulled up that recognition was next to impossible.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Mr. Parmalee, smoking a cigar, made his way to the Beech Walk, and leaning against a giant tree, stared at the moon, and waited.
strong-fisted
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From this reading He was not, as he said himself, a coward altogether; but he had a lively recollection of the pummeling he had already received, and a wholesome dread of the scientific hitting of this strong-fisted young aristocrat.
Sybilla's
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From this reading It was quite dark before prudent Mr. Parmalee, notwithstanding Sybilla's assurance that the baronet was away from home, ventured within the great entrance gates of the park.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was quite dark before prudent Mr. Parmalee, notwithstanding Sybilla's assurance that the baronet was away from home, ventured within the great entrance gates of the park.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was quite dark before prudent Mr. Parmalee, notwithstanding Sybilla's assurance that the baronet was away from home, ventured within the great entrance gates of the park.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was not, as he said himself, a coward altogether; but he had a lively recollection of the pummeling he had already received, and a wholesome dread of the scientific hitting of this strong-fisted young aristocrat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When he did venture, his coat-collar was so pulled up that recognition was next to impossible.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Mr. Parmalee, smoking a cigar, made his way to the Beech Walk, and leaning against a giant tree, stared at the moon, and waited.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When he did venture, his coat-collar was so pulled up that recognition was next to impossible.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading When he did venture, his coat-collar was so pulled up that recognition was next to impossible.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading It was quite dark before prudent Mr. Parmalee, notwithstanding Sybilla's assurance that the baronet was away from home, ventured within the great entrance gates of the park.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Mr. Parmalee, smoking a cigar, made his way to the Beech Walk, and leaning against a giant tree, stared at the moon, and waited.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Mr. Parmalee, smoking a cigar, made his way to the Beech Walk, and leaning against a giant tree, stared at the moon, and waited.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was quite dark before prudent Mr. Parmalee, notwithstanding Sybilla's assurance that the baronet was away from home, ventured within the great entrance gates of the park.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mr. Parmalee, smoking a cigar, made his way to the Beech Walk, and leaning against a giant tree, stared at the moon, and waited.
at the time that
From this reading When he did venture, his coat-collar was so pulled up that recognition was next to impossible.
wholesomeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/
conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
From this reading He was not, as he said himself, a coward altogether; but he had a lively recollection of the pummeling he had already received, and a wholesome dread of the scientific hitting of this strong-fisted young aristocrat.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It was quite dark before prudent Mr. Parmalee, notwithstanding Sybilla's assurance that the baronet was away from home, ventured within the great entrance gates of the park.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He was not, as he said himself, a coward altogether; but he had a lively recollection of the pummeling he had already received, and a wholesome dread of the scientific hitting of this strong-fisted young aristocrat.
