used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Come in with me, and I’ll see what some liniment can do for it,” remarked the other, calmly; but it was evident from his manner that he believed there might be something more serious the matter than a slight bruise.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading THE OLD PRINCETONIAN’S ADVICE “Oh!
acted upon; influenced
From this reading “The worst of it is that the muscle is affected.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Come in with me, and I’ll see what some liniment can do for it,” remarked the other, calmly; but it was evident from his manner that he believed there might be something more serious the matter than a slight bruise.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading I hope not!” exclaimed Ralph, in dismay, as he eagerly pounced on the arm Frank had been rubbing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I hope not!” exclaimed Ralph, in dismay, as he eagerly pounced on the arm Frank had been rubbing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Come in with me, and I’ll see what some liniment can do for it,” remarked the other, calmly; but it was evident from his manner that he believed there might be something more serious the matter than a slight bruise.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I hope not!” exclaimed Ralph, in dismay, as he eagerly pounced on the arm Frank had been rubbing.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “Come in with me, and I’ll see what some liniment can do for it,” remarked the other, calmly; but it was evident from his manner that he believed there might be something more serious the matter than a slight bruise.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading When Frank had stripped, so that his arm could be examined, it was found that he had a nasty black and blue mark as a result of coming in contact with a rock in his impetuous dash into the river.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading When Frank had stripped, so that his arm could be examined, it was found that he had a nasty black and blue mark as a result of coming in contact with a rock in his impetuous dash into the river.
bruiseverbUS /bruːz/
injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
From this reading “Come in with me, and I’ll see what some liniment can do for it,” remarked the other, calmly; but it was evident from his manner that he believed there might be something more serious the matter than a slight bruise.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Come in with me, and I’ll see what some liniment can do for it,” remarked the other, calmly; but it was evident from his manner that he believed there might be something more serious the matter than a slight bruise.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading “Come in with me, and I’ll see what some liniment can do for it,” remarked the other, calmly; but it was evident from his manner that he believed there might be something more serious the matter than a slight bruise.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Come in with me, and I’ll see what some liniment can do for it,” remarked the other, calmly; but it was evident from his manner that he believed there might be something more serious the matter than a slight bruise.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Come in with me, and I’ll see what some liniment can do for it,” remarked the other, calmly; but it was evident from his manner that he believed there might be something more serious the matter than a slight bruise.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading When Frank had stripped, so that his arm could be examined, it was found that he had a nasty black and blue mark as a result of coming in contact with a rock in his impetuous dash into the river.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading When Frank had stripped, so that his arm could be examined, it was found that he had a nasty black and blue mark as a result of coming in contact with a rock in his impetuous dash into the river.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When Frank had stripped, so that his arm could be examined, it was found that he had a nasty black and blue mark as a result of coming in contact with a rock in his impetuous dash into the river.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading When Frank had stripped, so that his arm could be examined, it was found that he had a nasty black and blue mark as a result of coming in contact with a rock in his impetuous dash into the river.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading I hope not!” exclaimed Ralph, in dismay, as he eagerly pounced on the arm Frank had been rubbing.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Come in with me, and I’ll see what some liniment can do for it,” remarked the other, calmly; but it was evident from his manner that he believed there might be something more serious the matter than a slight bruise.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading I hope not!” exclaimed Ralph, in dismay, as he eagerly pounced on the arm Frank had been rubbing.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading “Come in with me, and I’ll see what some liniment can do for it,” remarked the other, calmly; but it was evident from his manner that he believed there might be something more serious the matter than a slight bruise.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading When Frank had stripped, so that his arm could be examined, it was found that he had a nasty black and blue mark as a result of coming in contact with a rock in his impetuous dash into the river.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading I hope not!” exclaimed Ralph, in dismay, as he eagerly pounced on the arm Frank had been rubbing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Come in with me, and I’ll see what some liniment can do for it,” remarked the other, calmly; but it was evident from his manner that he believed there might be something more serious the matter than a slight bruise.
set up or found
From this reading When Frank had stripped, so that his arm could be examined, it was found that he had a nasty black and blue mark as a result of coming in contact with a rock in his impetuous dash into the river.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading I hope not!” exclaimed Ralph, in dismay, as he eagerly pounced on the arm Frank had been rubbing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Come in with me, and I’ll see what some liniment can do for it,” remarked the other, calmly; but it was evident from his manner that he believed there might be something more serious the matter than a slight bruise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I hope not!” exclaimed Ralph, in dismay, as he eagerly pounced on the arm Frank had been rubbing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I hope not!” exclaimed Ralph, in dismay, as he eagerly pounced on the arm Frank had been rubbing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Come in with me, and I’ll see what some liniment can do for it,” remarked the other, calmly; but it was evident from his manner that he believed there might be something more serious the matter than a slight bruise.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I hope not!” exclaimed Ralph, in dismay, as he eagerly pounced on the arm Frank had been rubbing.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I hope not!” exclaimed Ralph, in dismay, as he eagerly pounced on the arm Frank had been rubbing.
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Come in with me, and I’ll see what some liniment can do for it,” remarked the other, calmly; but it was evident from his manner that he believed there might be something more serious the matter than a slight bruise.
impetuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpetʃwəs/
characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation
From this reading When Frank had stripped, so that his arm could be examined, it was found that he had a nasty black and blue mark as a result of coming in contact with a rock in his impetuous dash into the river.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I hope not!” exclaimed Ralph, in dismay, as he eagerly pounced on the arm Frank had been rubbing.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When Frank had stripped, so that his arm could be examined, it was found that he had a nasty black and blue mark as a result of coming in contact with a rock in his impetuous dash into the river.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The worst of it is that the muscle is affected.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Come in with me, and I’ll see what some liniment can do for it,” remarked the other, calmly; but it was evident from his manner that he believed there might be something more serious the matter than a slight bruise.
linimentnoun
a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain
From this reading “Come in with me, and I’ll see what some liniment can do for it,” remarked the other, calmly; but it was evident from his manner that he believed there might be something more serious the matter than a slight bruise.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Come in with me, and I’ll see what some liniment can do for it,” remarked the other, calmly; but it was evident from his manner that he believed there might be something more serious the matter than a slight bruise.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading When Frank had stripped, so that his arm could be examined, it was found that he had a nasty black and blue mark as a result of coming in contact with a rock in his impetuous dash into the river.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “Come in with me, and I’ll see what some liniment can do for it,” remarked the other, calmly; but it was evident from his manner that he believed there might be something more serious the matter than a slight bruise.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Come in with me, and I’ll see what some liniment can do for it,” remarked the other, calmly; but it was evident from his manner that he believed there might be something more serious the matter than a slight bruise.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “Come in with me, and I’ll see what some liniment can do for it,” remarked the other, calmly; but it was evident from his manner that he believed there might be something more serious the matter than a slight bruise.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “Come in with me, and I’ll see what some liniment can do for it,” remarked the other, calmly; but it was evident from his manner that he believed there might be something more serious the matter than a slight bruise.
musclenounUS /ˈmʌsəl/
one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading “The worst of it is that the muscle is affected.
nastyadjectiveUS /ˈnæsti/
offensive or even (of persons) malicious
From this reading When Frank had stripped, so that his arm could be examined, it was found that he had a nasty black and blue mark as a result of coming in contact with a rock in his impetuous dash into the river.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I hope not!” exclaimed Ralph, in dismay, as he eagerly pounced on the arm Frank had been rubbing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Frank had stripped, so that his arm could be examined, it was found that he had a nasty black and blue mark as a result of coming in contact with a rock in his impetuous dash into the river.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading THE OLD PRINCETONIAN’S ADVICE “Oh!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE OLD PRINCETONIAN’S ADVICE “Oh!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I hope not!” exclaimed Ralph, in dismay, as he eagerly pounced on the arm Frank had been rubbing.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “Come in with me, and I’ll see what some liniment can do for it,” remarked the other, calmly; but it was evident from his manner that he believed there might be something more serious the matter than a slight bruise.
pouncedverbUS /paʊnst/
past form of “pounce” — move down on as if in an attack
From this reading I hope not!” exclaimed Ralph, in dismay, as he eagerly pounced on the arm Frank had been rubbing.
PRINCETONIAN'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE OLD PRINCETONIAN’S ADVICE “Oh!
Ralph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I hope not!” exclaimed Ralph, in dismay, as he eagerly pounced on the arm Frank had been rubbing.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “Come in with me, and I’ll see what some liniment can do for it,” remarked the other, calmly; but it was evident from his manner that he believed there might be something more serious the matter than a slight bruise.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading When Frank had stripped, so that his arm could be examined, it was found that he had a nasty black and blue mark as a result of coming in contact with a rock in his impetuous dash into the river.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading When Frank had stripped, so that his arm could be examined, it was found that he had a nasty black and blue mark as a result of coming in contact with a rock in his impetuous dash into the river.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading When Frank had stripped, so that his arm could be examined, it was found that he had a nasty black and blue mark as a result of coming in contact with a rock in his impetuous dash into the river.
rubbingnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading I hope not!” exclaimed Ralph, in dismay, as he eagerly pounced on the arm Frank had been rubbing.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Come in with me, and I’ll see what some liniment can do for it,” remarked the other, calmly; but it was evident from his manner that he believed there might be something more serious the matter than a slight bruise.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading “Come in with me, and I’ll see what some liniment can do for it,” remarked the other, calmly; but it was evident from his manner that he believed there might be something more serious the matter than a slight bruise.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading “Come in with me, and I’ll see what some liniment can do for it,” remarked the other, calmly; but it was evident from his manner that he believed there might be something more serious the matter than a slight bruise.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When Frank had stripped, so that his arm could be examined, it was found that he had a nasty black and blue mark as a result of coming in contact with a rock in his impetuous dash into the river.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Come in with me, and I’ll see what some liniment can do for it,” remarked the other, calmly; but it was evident from his manner that he believed there might be something more serious the matter than a slight bruise.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “Come in with me, and I’ll see what some liniment can do for it,” remarked the other, calmly; but it was evident from his manner that he believed there might be something more serious the matter than a slight bruise.
strippedadjectiveUS /strɪpt/
having only essential or minimal features
From this reading When Frank had stripped, so that his arm could be examined, it was found that he had a nasty black and blue mark as a result of coming in contact with a rock in his impetuous dash into the river.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “Come in with me, and I’ll see what some liniment can do for it,” remarked the other, calmly; but it was evident from his manner that he believed there might be something more serious the matter than a slight bruise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Come in with me, and I’ll see what some liniment can do for it,” remarked the other, calmly; but it was evident from his manner that he believed there might be something more serious the matter than a slight bruise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OLD PRINCETONIAN’S ADVICE “Oh!
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Come in with me, and I’ll see what some liniment can do for it,” remarked the other, calmly; but it was evident from his manner that he believed there might be something more serious the matter than a slight bruise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Come in with me, and I’ll see what some liniment can do for it,” remarked the other, calmly; but it was evident from his manner that he believed there might be something more serious the matter than a slight bruise.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Come in with me, and I’ll see what some liniment can do for it,” remarked the other, calmly; but it was evident from his manner that he believed there might be something more serious the matter than a slight bruise.
at the time that
From this reading When Frank had stripped, so that his arm could be examined, it was found that he had a nasty black and blue mark as a result of coming in contact with a rock in his impetuous dash into the river.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Come in with me, and I’ll see what some liniment can do for it,” remarked the other, calmly; but it was evident from his manner that he believed there might be something more serious the matter than a slight bruise.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading “The worst of it is that the muscle is affected.
