the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading It was impossible to score an advantage over his stolid strength and pachydermous insensibility.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading JUNE ASKS QUESTIONS Houck, an unwelcome guest, stayed at the cabin on Piceance nearly two weeks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He fleered at June, taunted her, rode over the girl's pride and sense of decorum, beat down the defenses she set up, and filled her bosom with apprehension.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading He fleered at June, taunted her, rode over the girl's pride and sense of decorum, beat down the defenses she set up, and filled her bosom with apprehension.
ASKSverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading JUNE ASKS QUESTIONS Houck, an unwelcome guest, stayed at the cabin on Piceance nearly two weeks.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading JUNE ASKS QUESTIONS Houck, an unwelcome guest, stayed at the cabin on Piceance nearly two weeks.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading He fleered at June, taunted her, rode over the girl's pride and sense of decorum, beat down the defenses she set up, and filled her bosom with apprehension.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading The trapper sweated blood.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading He fleered at June, taunted her, rode over the girl's pride and sense of decorum, beat down the defenses she set up, and filled her bosom with apprehension.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading JUNE ASKS QUESTIONS Houck, an unwelcome guest, stayed at the cabin on Piceance nearly two weeks.
decorumnounUS /dɪˈkɔːrəm/
propriety in manners and conduct
From this reading He fleered at June, taunted her, rode over the girl's pride and sense of decorum, beat down the defenses she set up, and filled her bosom with apprehension.
defensesnounUS /dɪˈfensəz/
plural of “defense” — (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading He fleered at June, taunted her, rode over the girl's pride and sense of decorum, beat down the defenses she set up, and filled her bosom with apprehension.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He fleered at June, taunted her, rode over the girl's pride and sense of decorum, beat down the defenses she set up, and filled her bosom with apprehension.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading He fleered at June, taunted her, rode over the girl's pride and sense of decorum, beat down the defenses she set up, and filled her bosom with apprehension.
fleered
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From this reading He fleered at June, taunted her, rode over the girl's pride and sense of decorum, beat down the defenses she set up, and filled her bosom with apprehension.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading He fleered at June, taunted her, rode over the girl's pride and sense of decorum, beat down the defenses she set up, and filled her bosom with apprehension.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading JUNE ASKS QUESTIONS Houck, an unwelcome guest, stayed at the cabin on Piceance nearly two weeks.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He fleered at June, taunted her, rode over the girl's pride and sense of decorum, beat down the defenses she set up, and filled her bosom with apprehension.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He fleered at June, taunted her, rode over the girl's pride and sense of decorum, beat down the defenses she set up, and filled her bosom with apprehension.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His wooing was surely one of the strangest known.
Houck
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From this reading JUNE ASKS QUESTIONS Houck, an unwelcome guest, stayed at the cabin on Piceance nearly two weeks.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was impossible to score an advantage over his stolid strength and pachydermous insensibility.
insensibilitynoun
a lack of sensibility
From this reading It was impossible to score an advantage over his stolid strength and pachydermous insensibility.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was impossible to score an advantage over his stolid strength and pachydermous insensibility.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading JUNE ASKS QUESTIONS Houck, an unwelcome guest, stayed at the cabin on Piceance nearly two weeks.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading His wooing was surely one of the strangest known.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading JUNE ASKS QUESTIONS Houck, an unwelcome guest, stayed at the cabin on Piceance nearly two weeks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His wooing was surely one of the strangest known.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading JUNE ASKS QUESTIONS Houck, an unwelcome guest, stayed at the cabin on Piceance nearly two weeks.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His wooing was surely one of the strangest known.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He fleered at June, taunted her, rode over the girl's pride and sense of decorum, beat down the defenses she set up, and filled her bosom with apprehension.
pachydermousadjective
of or relating to or characteristic of pachyderms
From this reading It was impossible to score an advantage over his stolid strength and pachydermous insensibility.
Piceance
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From this reading JUNE ASKS QUESTIONS Houck, an unwelcome guest, stayed at the cabin on Piceance nearly two weeks.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading He fleered at June, taunted her, rode over the girl's pride and sense of decorum, beat down the defenses she set up, and filled her bosom with apprehension.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading JUNE ASKS QUESTIONS Houck, an unwelcome guest, stayed at the cabin on Piceance nearly two weeks.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading He fleered at June, taunted her, rode over the girl's pride and sense of decorum, beat down the defenses she set up, and filled her bosom with apprehension.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading It was impossible to score an advantage over his stolid strength and pachydermous insensibility.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading He fleered at June, taunted her, rode over the girl's pride and sense of decorum, beat down the defenses she set up, and filled her bosom with apprehension.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He fleered at June, taunted her, rode over the girl's pride and sense of decorum, beat down the defenses she set up, and filled her bosom with apprehension.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He fleered at June, taunted her, rode over the girl's pride and sense of decorum, beat down the defenses she set up, and filled her bosom with apprehension.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading JUNE ASKS QUESTIONS Houck, an unwelcome guest, stayed at the cabin on Piceance nearly two weeks.
stolidadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːləd/
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading It was impossible to score an advantage over his stolid strength and pachydermous insensibility.
strangestadjectiveUS /ˈstreɪndʒɪst/
superlative of “strange” — being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading His wooing was surely one of the strangest known.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading It was impossible to score an advantage over his stolid strength and pachydermous insensibility.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading His wooing was surely one of the strangest known.
sweatedverbUS /ˈswetɪd/
past form of “sweat” — excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin
From this reading The trapper sweated blood.
tauntedverbUS /ˈtɔːntɪd/
past form of “taunt” — harass with persistent criticism or carping
From this reading He fleered at June, taunted her, rode over the girl's pride and sense of decorum, beat down the defenses she set up, and filled her bosom with apprehension.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JUNE ASKS QUESTIONS Houck, an unwelcome guest, stayed at the cabin on Piceance nearly two weeks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was impossible to score an advantage over his stolid strength and pachydermous insensibility.
trappernounUS /ˈtræpər/
someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading The trapper sweated blood.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading JUNE ASKS QUESTIONS Houck, an unwelcome guest, stayed at the cabin on Piceance nearly two weeks.
unwelcomeadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading JUNE ASKS QUESTIONS Houck, an unwelcome guest, stayed at the cabin on Piceance nearly two weeks.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He fleered at June, taunted her, rode over the girl's pride and sense of decorum, beat down the defenses she set up, and filled her bosom with apprehension.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His wooing was surely one of the strangest known.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading JUNE ASKS QUESTIONS Houck, an unwelcome guest, stayed at the cabin on Piceance nearly two weeks.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He fleered at June, taunted her, rode over the girl's pride and sense of decorum, beat down the defenses she set up, and filled her bosom with apprehension.
wooingnounUS /ˈwuːɪŋ/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading His wooing was surely one of the strangest known.
