used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The "King Deed" of Daring "Yes; that performance helped a lot."
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading Feeling aware of this defect in personal appearance Herr Schimmelpodt determined to devote some of his abundant leisure to getting his belt line into smaller compass.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But the German would not do this before all eyes in the public, gym.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Herr Schimmelpodt was prevailed upon, by Mr. Morton, to come around on another evening to show some further feats with his great strength.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Feeling aware of this defect in personal appearance Herr Schimmelpodt determined to devote some of his abundant leisure to getting his belt line into smaller compass.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Herr Schimmelpodt was prevailed upon, by Mr. Morton, to come around on another evening to show some further feats with his great strength.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Feeling aware of this defect in personal appearance Herr Schimmelpodt determined to devote some of his abundant leisure to getting his belt line into smaller compass.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But the German would not do this before all eyes in the public, gym.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading Feeling aware of this defect in personal appearance Herr Schimmelpodt determined to devote some of his abundant leisure to getting his belt line into smaller compass.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the German would not do this before all eyes in the public, gym.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Herr Schimmelpodt was prevailed upon, by Mr. Morton, to come around on another evening to show some further feats with his great strength.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Herr Schimmelpodt was prevailed upon, by Mr. Morton, to come around on another evening to show some further feats with his great strength.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading Feeling aware of this defect in personal appearance Herr Schimmelpodt determined to devote some of his abundant leisure to getting his belt line into smaller compass.
DaringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading The "King Deed" of Daring "Yes; that performance helped a lot."
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading The "King Deed" of Daring "Yes; that performance helped a lot."
defectnounUS /ˈdiːfekt/
an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading Feeling aware of this defect in personal appearance Herr Schimmelpodt determined to devote some of his abundant leisure to getting his belt line into smaller compass.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Feeling aware of this defect in personal appearance Herr Schimmelpodt determined to devote some of his abundant leisure to getting his belt line into smaller compass.
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading Feeling aware of this defect in personal appearance Herr Schimmelpodt determined to devote some of his abundant leisure to getting his belt line into smaller compass.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But the German would not do this before all eyes in the public, gym.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Herr Schimmelpodt was prevailed upon, by Mr. Morton, to come around on another evening to show some further feats with his great strength.
opinion or judgment
From this reading But the German would not do this before all eyes in the public, gym.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading Around the waist-line the German was flabby; the fat rolled in heavy ridges.
featsnounUS /fiːts/
plural of “feat” — a notable achievement
From this reading Herr Schimmelpodt was prevailed upon, by Mr. Morton, to come around on another evening to show some further feats with his great strength.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Feeling aware of this defect in personal appearance Herr Schimmelpodt determined to devote some of his abundant leisure to getting his belt line into smaller compass.
flabbyadjectiveUS /ˈflæbi/
out of condition; not strong or robust; incapable of exertion or endurance
From this reading Around the waist-line the German was flabby; the fat rolled in heavy ridges.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Herr Schimmelpodt was prevailed upon, by Mr. Morton, to come around on another evening to show some further feats with his great strength.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Around the waist-line the German was flabby; the fat rolled in heavy ridges.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Feeling aware of this defect in personal appearance Herr Schimmelpodt determined to devote some of his abundant leisure to getting his belt line into smaller compass.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Herr Schimmelpodt was prevailed upon, by Mr. Morton, to come around on another evening to show some further feats with his great strength.
gymnounUS /dʒɪm/
athletic facility equipped for sports or physical training
From this reading But the German would not do this before all eyes in the public, gym.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Around the waist-line the German was flabby; the fat rolled in heavy ridges.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The "King Deed" of Daring "Yes; that performance helped a lot."
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading Herr Schimmelpodt was prevailed upon, by Mr. Morton, to come around on another evening to show some further feats with his great strength.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Herr Schimmelpodt was prevailed upon, by Mr. Morton, to come around on another evening to show some further feats with his great strength.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Around the waist-line the German was flabby; the fat rolled in heavy ridges.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Feeling aware of this defect in personal appearance Herr Schimmelpodt determined to devote some of his abundant leisure to getting his belt line into smaller compass.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The "King Deed" of Daring "Yes; that performance helped a lot."
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading Feeling aware of this defect in personal appearance Herr Schimmelpodt determined to devote some of his abundant leisure to getting his belt line into smaller compass.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Feeling aware of this defect in personal appearance Herr Schimmelpodt determined to devote some of his abundant leisure to getting his belt line into smaller compass.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading The "King Deed" of Daring "Yes; that performance helped a lot."
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading Herr Schimmelpodt was prevailed upon, by Mr. Morton, to come around on another evening to show some further feats with his great strength.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Herr Schimmelpodt was prevailed upon, by Mr. Morton, to come around on another evening to show some further feats with his great strength.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the German would not do this before all eyes in the public, gym.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The "King Deed" of Daring "Yes; that performance helped a lot."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Herr Schimmelpodt was prevailed upon, by Mr. Morton, to come around on another evening to show some further feats with his great strength.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading The "King Deed" of Daring "Yes; that performance helped a lot."
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Feeling aware of this defect in personal appearance Herr Schimmelpodt determined to devote some of his abundant leisure to getting his belt line into smaller compass.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading Herr Schimmelpodt was prevailed upon, by Mr. Morton, to come around on another evening to show some further feats with his great strength.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading But the German would not do this before all eyes in the public, gym.
ridgesnounUS /ˈrɪdʒəz/
plural of “ridge” — a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading Around the waist-line the German was flabby; the fat rolled in heavy ridges.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Around the waist-line the German was flabby; the fat rolled in heavy ridges.
Schimmelpodt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Herr Schimmelpodt was prevailed upon, by Mr. Morton, to come around on another evening to show some further feats with his great strength.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Herr Schimmelpodt was prevailed upon, by Mr. Morton, to come around on another evening to show some further feats with his great strength.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading Feeling aware of this defect in personal appearance Herr Schimmelpodt determined to devote some of his abundant leisure to getting his belt line into smaller compass.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Herr Schimmelpodt was prevailed upon, by Mr. Morton, to come around on another evening to show some further feats with his great strength.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Herr Schimmelpodt was prevailed upon, by Mr. Morton, to come around on another evening to show some further feats with his great strength.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The "King Deed" of Daring "Yes; that performance helped a lot."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The "King Deed" of Daring "Yes; that performance helped a lot."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Feeling aware of this defect in personal appearance Herr Schimmelpodt determined to devote some of his abundant leisure to getting his belt line into smaller compass.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Herr Schimmelpodt was prevailed upon, by Mr. Morton, to come around on another evening to show some further feats with his great strength.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Herr Schimmelpodt was prevailed upon, by Mr. Morton, to come around on another evening to show some further feats with his great strength.
waist-line
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Around the waist-line the German was flabby; the fat rolled in heavy ridges.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Herr Schimmelpodt was prevailed upon, by Mr. Morton, to come around on another evening to show some further feats with his great strength.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Herr Schimmelpodt was prevailed upon, by Mr. Morton, to come around on another evening to show some further feats with his great strength.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But the German would not do this before all eyes in the public, gym.
an affirmative
From this reading The "King Deed" of Daring "Yes; that performance helped a lot."
