used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If a principle could ever be concrete, Raikes was the embodiment of the grasping and the uselessly abstemious.
abstemiousadjective
sparing in consumption of especially food and drink
From this reading If a principle could ever be concrete, Raikes was the embodiment of the grasping and the uselessly abstemious.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He appeared to shun a generous sentiment as one would avoid an infected locality, and usually walked with head tilted and body bent as if engaged in following a clue or intent upon the search of some stray nickel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was little in mind, little in body, and little in his dealings.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He appeared to shun a generous sentiment as one would avoid an infected locality, and usually walked with head tilted and body bent as if engaged in following a clue or intent upon the search of some stray nickel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the city of ---- there lived one Rodman Raikes, unpopularly known as the "Fist."
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading He appeared to shun a generous sentiment as one would avoid an infected locality, and usually walked with head tilted and body bent as if engaged in following a clue or intent upon the search of some stray nickel.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If a principle could ever be concrete, Raikes was the embodiment of the grasping and the uselessly abstemious.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading He appeared to shun a generous sentiment as one would avoid an infected locality, and usually walked with head tilted and body bent as if engaged in following a clue or intent upon the search of some stray nickel.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He was little in mind, little in body, and little in his dealings.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading In the city of ---- there lived one Rodman Raikes, unpopularly known as the "Fist."
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading He appeared to shun a generous sentiment as one would avoid an infected locality, and usually walked with head tilted and body bent as if engaged in following a clue or intent upon the search of some stray nickel.
concreteadjectiveUS /kənˈkriːt/
capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary
From this reading If a principle could ever be concrete, Raikes was the embodiment of the grasping and the uselessly abstemious.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If a principle could ever be concrete, Raikes was the embodiment of the grasping and the uselessly abstemious.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The title, however, was not in recognition of personal prowess, for no more cringing, evasive creature ever existed.
cringingadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪndʒɪŋ/
totally submissive
From this reading The title, however, was not in recognition of personal prowess, for no more cringing, evasive creature ever existed.
dealingsnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋz/
social or verbal interchange (usually followed by “with”)
From this reading He was little in mind, little in body, and little in his dealings.
embodimentnounUS /emˈbɑːdimənt/
a new personification of a familiar idea
From this reading If a principle could ever be concrete, Raikes was the embodiment of the grasping and the uselessly abstemious.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading He appeared to shun a generous sentiment as one would avoid an infected locality, and usually walked with head tilted and body bent as if engaged in following a clue or intent upon the search of some stray nickel.
evasiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈveɪzɪv/
deliberately vague or ambiguous
From this reading The title, however, was not in recognition of personal prowess, for no more cringing, evasive creature ever existed.
at any time
From this reading The title, however, was not in recognition of personal prowess, for no more cringing, evasive creature ever existed.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading The title, however, was not in recognition of personal prowess, for no more cringing, evasive creature ever existed.
FistnounUS /fɪst/
a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading In the city of ---- there lived one Rodman Raikes, unpopularly known as the "Fist."
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading He appeared to shun a generous sentiment as one would avoid an infected locality, and usually walked with head tilted and body bent as if engaged in following a clue or intent upon the search of some stray nickel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The title, however, was not in recognition of personal prowess, for no more cringing, evasive creature ever existed.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading He appeared to shun a generous sentiment as one would avoid an infected locality, and usually walked with head tilted and body bent as if engaged in following a clue or intent upon the search of some stray nickel.
graspingnounUS /ˈɡræspɪŋ/
understanding with difficulty
From this reading If a principle could ever be concrete, Raikes was the embodiment of the grasping and the uselessly abstemious.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was little in mind, little in body, and little in his dealings.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He appeared to shun a generous sentiment as one would avoid an infected locality, and usually walked with head tilted and body bent as if engaged in following a clue or intent upon the search of some stray nickel.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was little in mind, little in body, and little in his dealings.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The title, however, was not in recognition of personal prowess, for no more cringing, evasive creature ever existed.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a principle could ever be concrete, Raikes was the embodiment of the grasping and the uselessly abstemious.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the city of ---- there lived one Rodman Raikes, unpopularly known as the "Fist."
infectedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfektɪd/
containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms
From this reading He appeared to shun a generous sentiment as one would avoid an infected locality, and usually walked with head tilted and body bent as if engaged in following a clue or intent upon the search of some stray nickel.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He appeared to shun a generous sentiment as one would avoid an infected locality, and usually walked with head tilted and body bent as if engaged in following a clue or intent upon the search of some stray nickel.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading In the city of ---- there lived one Rodman Raikes, unpopularly known as the "Fist."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was little in mind, little in body, and little in his dealings.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading In the city of ---- there lived one Rodman Raikes, unpopularly known as the "Fist."
localitynounUS /loʊˈkæləti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading He appeared to shun a generous sentiment as one would avoid an infected locality, and usually walked with head tilted and body bent as if engaged in following a clue or intent upon the search of some stray nickel.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He was little in mind, little in body, and little in his dealings.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The title, however, was not in recognition of personal prowess, for no more cringing, evasive creature ever existed.
nickelnounUS /ˈnɪkəl/
a hard malleable ductile silvery metallic element that is resistant to corrosion; used in alloys; occurs in pentlandite and smaltite and garnierite and millerite
From this reading He appeared to shun a generous sentiment as one would avoid an infected locality, and usually walked with head tilted and body bent as if engaged in following a clue or intent upon the search of some stray nickel.
not any; not one
From this reading The title, however, was not in recognition of personal prowess, for no more cringing, evasive creature ever existed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The title, however, was not in recognition of personal prowess, for no more cringing, evasive creature ever existed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the city of ---- there lived one Rodman Raikes, unpopularly known as the "Fist."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the city of ---- there lived one Rodman Raikes, unpopularly known as the "Fist."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He appeared to shun a generous sentiment as one would avoid an infected locality, and usually walked with head tilted and body bent as if engaged in following a clue or intent upon the search of some stray nickel.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading The title, however, was not in recognition of personal prowess, for no more cringing, evasive creature ever existed.
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading If a principle could ever be concrete, Raikes was the embodiment of the grasping and the uselessly abstemious.
prowessnounUS /ˈpraʊəs/
a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation
From this reading The title, however, was not in recognition of personal prowess, for no more cringing, evasive creature ever existed.
Raikes
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From this reading In the city of ---- there lived one Rodman Raikes, unpopularly known as the "Fist."
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading The title, however, was not in recognition of personal prowess, for no more cringing, evasive creature ever existed.
Rodman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the city of ---- there lived one Rodman Raikes, unpopularly known as the "Fist."
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading He appeared to shun a generous sentiment as one would avoid an infected locality, and usually walked with head tilted and body bent as if engaged in following a clue or intent upon the search of some stray nickel.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading He appeared to shun a generous sentiment as one would avoid an infected locality, and usually walked with head tilted and body bent as if engaged in following a clue or intent upon the search of some stray nickel.
shunverbUS /ʃʌn/
avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of
From this reading He appeared to shun a generous sentiment as one would avoid an infected locality, and usually walked with head tilted and body bent as if engaged in following a clue or intent upon the search of some stray nickel.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He appeared to shun a generous sentiment as one would avoid an infected locality, and usually walked with head tilted and body bent as if engaged in following a clue or intent upon the search of some stray nickel.
strayverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading He appeared to shun a generous sentiment as one would avoid an infected locality, and usually walked with head tilted and body bent as if engaged in following a clue or intent upon the search of some stray nickel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the city of ---- there lived one Rodman Raikes, unpopularly known as the "Fist."
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the city of ---- there lived one Rodman Raikes, unpopularly known as the "Fist."
tiltedadjectiveUS /ˈtɪltɪd/
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading He appeared to shun a generous sentiment as one would avoid an infected locality, and usually walked with head tilted and body bent as if engaged in following a clue or intent upon the search of some stray nickel.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading The title, however, was not in recognition of personal prowess, for no more cringing, evasive creature ever existed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He appeared to shun a generous sentiment as one would avoid an infected locality, and usually walked with head tilted and body bent as if engaged in following a clue or intent upon the search of some stray nickel.
unpopularly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the city of ---- there lived one Rodman Raikes, unpopularly known as the "Fist."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He appeared to shun a generous sentiment as one would avoid an infected locality, and usually walked with head tilted and body bent as if engaged in following a clue or intent upon the search of some stray nickel.
uselesslyadverb
in a useless manner
From this reading If a principle could ever be concrete, Raikes was the embodiment of the grasping and the uselessly abstemious.
under normal conditions
From this reading He appeared to shun a generous sentiment as one would avoid an infected locality, and usually walked with head tilted and body bent as if engaged in following a clue or intent upon the search of some stray nickel.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He appeared to shun a generous sentiment as one would avoid an infected locality, and usually walked with head tilted and body bent as if engaged in following a clue or intent upon the search of some stray nickel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The title, however, was not in recognition of personal prowess, for no more cringing, evasive creature ever existed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He appeared to shun a generous sentiment as one would avoid an infected locality, and usually walked with head tilted and body bent as if engaged in following a clue or intent upon the search of some stray nickel.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He appeared to shun a generous sentiment as one would avoid an infected locality, and usually walked with head tilted and body bent as if engaged in following a clue or intent upon the search of some stray nickel.
