used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here was a polite reception to give a guest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "'And there were giants on the earth in those days,'" quoth Dan, eyeing the mighty bulk of his visitor.
boutnounUS /baʊt/
(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive
From this reading It is not the custom in civilized society for the host to invite the stranger within his gates to a bout of fisticuffs.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading "Can you box, my friend?"
bulknounUS /bʌlk/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading "'And there were giants on the earth in those days,'" quoth Dan, eyeing the mighty bulk of his visitor.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Can you box, my friend?"
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading It is not the custom in civilized society for the host to invite the stranger within his gates to a bout of fisticuffs.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading It is not the custom in civilized society for the host to invite the stranger within his gates to a bout of fisticuffs.
Dan
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From this reading "'And there were giants on the earth in those days,'" quoth Dan, eyeing the mighty bulk of his visitor.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "'And there were giants on the earth in those days,'" quoth Dan, eyeing the mighty bulk of his visitor.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading "'And there were giants on the earth in those days,'" quoth Dan, eyeing the mighty bulk of his visitor.
eyeingverbUS /ˈaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “eye” — look at
From this reading "'And there were giants on the earth in those days,'" quoth Dan, eyeing the mighty bulk of his visitor.
fisticuffsnounUS /ˈfɪstɪkʌfs/
a fight with bare fists
From this reading It is not the custom in civilized society for the host to invite the stranger within his gates to a bout of fisticuffs.
fistsnounUS /fɪsts/
plural of “fist” — a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading "Try me," said Tinker Tim, putting up his fists.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is not the custom in civilized society for the host to invite the stranger within his gates to a bout of fisticuffs.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Can you box, my friend?"
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 is not the custom in civilized society for the host to invite the stranger within his gates to a bout of fisticuffs.
giantsnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/
plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading "'And there were giants on the earth in those days,'" quoth Dan, eyeing the mighty bulk of his visitor.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Here was a polite reception to give a guest.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Here was a polite reception to give a guest.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here was a polite reception to give a guest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "'And there were giants on the earth in those days,'" quoth Dan, eyeing the mighty bulk of his visitor.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading It is not the custom in civilized society for the host to invite the stranger within his gates to a bout of fisticuffs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "'And there were giants on the earth in those days,'" quoth Dan, eyeing the mighty bulk of his visitor.
inviteverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪt/
increase the likelihood of
From this reading It is not the custom in civilized society for the host to invite the stranger within his gates to a bout of fisticuffs.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not the custom in civilized society for the host to invite the stranger within his gates to a bout of fisticuffs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not the custom in civilized society for the host to invite the stranger within his gates to a bout of fisticuffs.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Try me," said Tinker Tim, putting up his fists.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading "'And there were giants on the earth in those days,'" quoth Dan, eyeing the mighty bulk of his visitor.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Can you box, my friend?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not the custom in civilized society for the host to invite the stranger within his gates to a bout of fisticuffs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "'And there were giants on the earth in those days,'" quoth Dan, eyeing the mighty bulk of his visitor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "'And there were giants on the earth in those days,'" quoth Dan, eyeing the mighty bulk of his visitor.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading Here was a polite reception to give a guest.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading "Try me," said Tinker Tim, putting up his fists.
quoth
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From this reading "'And there were giants on the earth in those days,'" quoth Dan, eyeing the mighty bulk of his visitor.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Here was a polite reception to give a guest.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Try me," said Tinker Tim, putting up his fists.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading It is not the custom in civilized society for the host to invite the stranger within his gates to a bout of fisticuffs.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading It is not the custom in civilized society for the host to invite the stranger within his gates to a bout of fisticuffs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "'And there were giants on the earth in those days,'" quoth Dan, eyeing the mighty bulk of his visitor.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "'And there were giants on the earth in those days,'" quoth Dan, eyeing the mighty bulk of his visitor.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "'And there were giants on the earth in those days,'" quoth Dan, eyeing the mighty bulk of his visitor.
Tim
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From this reading "Try me," said Tinker Tim, putting up his fists.
TinkerverbUS /ˈtɪŋkər/
do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
From this reading "Try me," said Tinker Tim, putting up his fists.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Here was a polite reception to give a guest.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "Try me," said Tinker Tim, putting up his fists.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Try me," said Tinker Tim, putting up his fists.
someone who visits
From this reading "'And there were giants on the earth in those days,'" quoth Dan, eyeing the mighty bulk of his visitor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here was a polite reception to give a guest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "'And there were giants on the earth in those days,'" quoth Dan, eyeing the mighty bulk of his visitor.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It is not the custom in civilized society for the host to invite the stranger within his gates to a bout of fisticuffs.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Can you box, my friend?"
