used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a bushmaster which started the Quest of the Emerald--and only a possible bushmaster at that.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading One May evening in Cornwall, Big Jim Donegan, the lumber-king, sat in the misty moonlight with his slippered feet on the rail of the veranda of the great house in which he lived alone.
AlongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Along the gravel walk, which wound its way for nearly half a mile to the entrance of the estate, came the sound of a dragging footstep.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a bushmaster which started the Quest of the Emerald--and only a possible bushmaster at that.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was puffing away at a corn-cob pipe as placidly as if he did not have more millions than Cornwall has hills--which is saying something, for Cornwall has twenty-seven of the latter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a bushmaster which started the Quest of the Emerald--and only a possible bushmaster at that.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He was puffing away at a corn-cob pipe as placidly as if he did not have more millions than Cornwall has hills--which is saying something, for Cornwall has twenty-seven of the latter.
batteredadjectiveUS /ˈbætərd/
damaged by blows or hard usage
From this reading A moment later, from out of the shadows stepped a man over six feet in height, a little stooped, and who wore a shiny frock-coat surmounted by a somewhat battered silk hat.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One May evening in Cornwall, Big Jim Donegan, the lumber-king, sat in the misty moonlight with his slippered feet on the rail of the veranda of the great house in which he lived alone.
bushmaster
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From this reading It was a bushmaster which started the Quest of the Emerald--and only a possible bushmaster at that.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A moment later, from out of the shadows stepped a man over six feet in height, a little stooped, and who wore a shiny frock-coat surmounted by a somewhat battered silk hat.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Along the gravel walk, which wound its way for nearly half a mile to the entrance of the estate, came the sound of a dragging footstep.
corn-cob
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From this reading He was puffing away at a corn-cob pipe as placidly as if he did not have more millions than Cornwall has hills--which is saying something, for Cornwall has twenty-seven of the latter.
CornwallnounUS /ˈkɔːrnwɔːl/
a hilly county in southwestern England
From this reading One May evening in Cornwall, Big Jim Donegan, the lumber-king, sat in the misty moonlight with his slippered feet on the rail of the veranda of the great house in which he lived alone.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was puffing away at a corn-cob pipe as placidly as if he did not have more millions than Cornwall has hills--which is saying something, for Cornwall has twenty-seven of the latter.
Donegan
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From this reading One May evening in Cornwall, Big Jim Donegan, the lumber-king, sat in the misty moonlight with his slippered feet on the rail of the veranda of the great house in which he lived alone.
draggingadjectiveUS /ˈdræɡɪŋ/
marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
From this reading Along the gravel walk, which wound its way for nearly half a mile to the entrance of the estate, came the sound of a dragging footstep.
EmeraldnounUS /ˈemrəld/
a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
From this reading It was a bushmaster which started the Quest of the Emerald--and only a possible bushmaster at that.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Along the gravel walk, which wound its way for nearly half a mile to the entrance of the estate, came the sound of a dragging footstep.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Along the gravel walk, which wound its way for nearly half a mile to the entrance of the estate, came the sound of a dragging footstep.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading One May evening in Cornwall, Big Jim Donegan, the lumber-king, sat in the misty moonlight with his slippered feet on the rail of the veranda of the great house in which he lived alone.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading One May evening in Cornwall, Big Jim Donegan, the lumber-king, sat in the misty moonlight with his slippered feet on the rail of the veranda of the great house in which he lived alone.
footstepnounUS /ˈfʊtstep/
the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading Along the gravel walk, which wound its way for nearly half a mile to the entrance of the estate, came the sound of a dragging footstep.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was puffing away at a corn-cob pipe as placidly as if he did not have more millions than Cornwall has hills--which is saying something, for Cornwall has twenty-seven of the latter.
frock-coat
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From this reading A moment later, from out of the shadows stepped a man over six feet in height, a little stooped, and who wore a shiny frock-coat surmounted by a somewhat battered silk hat.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A moment later, from out of the shadows stepped a man over six feet in height, a little stooped, and who wore a shiny frock-coat surmounted by a somewhat battered silk hat.
gravelnounUS /ˈɡrævəl/
rock fragments and pebbles
From this reading Along the gravel walk, which wound its way for nearly half a mile to the entrance of the estate, came the sound of a dragging footstep.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading One May evening in Cornwall, Big Jim Donegan, the lumber-king, sat in the misty moonlight with his slippered feet on the rail of the veranda of the great house in which he lived alone.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Along the gravel walk, which wound its way for nearly half a mile to the entrance of the estate, came the sound of a dragging footstep.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was puffing away at a corn-cob pipe as placidly as if he did not have more millions than Cornwall has hills--which is saying something, for Cornwall has twenty-seven of the latter.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading A moment later, from out of the shadows stepped a man over six feet in height, a little stooped, and who wore a shiny frock-coat surmounted by a somewhat battered silk hat.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was puffing away at a corn-cob pipe as placidly as if he did not have more millions than Cornwall has hills--which is saying something, for Cornwall has twenty-seven of the latter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One May evening in Cornwall, Big Jim Donegan, the lumber-king, sat in the misty moonlight with his slippered feet on the rail of the veranda of the great house in which he lived alone.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading A moment later, from out of the shadows stepped a man over six feet in height, a little stooped, and who wore a shiny frock-coat surmounted by a somewhat battered silk hat.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading He was puffing away at a corn-cob pipe as placidly as if he did not have more millions than Cornwall has hills--which is saying something, for Cornwall has twenty-seven of the latter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One May evening in Cornwall, Big Jim Donegan, the lumber-king, sat in the misty moonlight with his slippered feet on the rail of the veranda of the great house in which he lived alone.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading One May evening in Cornwall, Big Jim Donegan, the lumber-king, sat in the misty moonlight with his slippered feet on the rail of the veranda of the great house in which he lived alone.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was puffing away at a corn-cob pipe as placidly as if he did not have more millions than Cornwall has hills--which is saying something, for Cornwall has twenty-seven of the latter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One May evening in Cornwall, Big Jim Donegan, the lumber-king, sat in the misty moonlight with his slippered feet on the rail of the veranda of the great house in which he lived alone.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was puffing away at a corn-cob pipe as placidly as if he did not have more millions than Cornwall has hills--which is saying something, for Cornwall has twenty-seven of the latter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a bushmaster which started the Quest of the Emerald--and only a possible bushmaster at that.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Along the gravel walk, which wound its way for nearly half a mile to the entrance of the estate, came the sound of a dragging footstep.
Jim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One May evening in Cornwall, Big Jim Donegan, the lumber-king, sat in the misty moonlight with his slippered feet on the rail of the veranda of the great house in which he lived alone.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A moment later, from out of the shadows stepped a man over six feet in height, a little stooped, and who wore a shiny frock-coat surmounted by a somewhat battered silk hat.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading He was puffing away at a corn-cob pipe as placidly as if he did not have more millions than Cornwall has hills--which is saying something, for Cornwall has twenty-seven of the latter.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A moment later, from out of the shadows stepped a man over six feet in height, a little stooped, and who wore a shiny frock-coat surmounted by a somewhat battered silk hat.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading One May evening in Cornwall, Big Jim Donegan, the lumber-king, sat in the misty moonlight with his slippered feet on the rail of the veranda of the great house in which he lived alone.
lumber-king
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One May evening in Cornwall, Big Jim Donegan, the lumber-king, sat in the misty moonlight with his slippered feet on the rail of the veranda of the great house in which he lived alone.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A moment later, from out of the shadows stepped a man over six feet in height, a little stooped, and who wore a shiny frock-coat surmounted by a somewhat battered silk hat.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading One May evening in Cornwall, Big Jim Donegan, the lumber-king, sat in the misty moonlight with his slippered feet on the rail of the veranda of the great house in which he lived alone.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Along the gravel walk, which wound its way for nearly half a mile to the entrance of the estate, came the sound of a dragging footstep.
millionsnounUS /ˈmɪljənz/
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading He was puffing away at a corn-cob pipe as placidly as if he did not have more millions than Cornwall has hills--which is saying something, for Cornwall has twenty-seven of the latter.
mistyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsti/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading One May evening in Cornwall, Big Jim Donegan, the lumber-king, sat in the misty moonlight with his slippered feet on the rail of the veranda of the great house in which he lived alone.
a particular point in time
From this reading A moment later, from out of the shadows stepped a man over six feet in height, a little stooped, and who wore a shiny frock-coat surmounted by a somewhat battered silk hat.
the light of the Moon
From this reading One May evening in Cornwall, Big Jim Donegan, the lumber-king, sat in the misty moonlight with his slippered feet on the rail of the veranda of the great house in which he lived alone.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was puffing away at a corn-cob pipe as placidly as if he did not have more millions than Cornwall has hills--which is saying something, for Cornwall has twenty-seven of the latter.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Along the gravel walk, which wound its way for nearly half a mile to the entrance of the estate, came the sound of a dragging footstep.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was puffing away at a corn-cob pipe as placidly as if he did not have more millions than Cornwall has hills--which is saying something, for Cornwall has twenty-seven of the latter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a bushmaster which started the Quest of the Emerald--and only a possible bushmaster at that.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One May evening in Cornwall, Big Jim Donegan, the lumber-king, sat in the misty moonlight with his slippered feet on the rail of the veranda of the great house in which he lived alone.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One May evening in Cornwall, Big Jim Donegan, the lumber-king, sat in the misty moonlight with his slippered feet on the rail of the veranda of the great house in which he lived alone.
and nothing more
From this reading It was a bushmaster which started the Quest of the Emerald--and only a possible bushmaster at that.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A moment later, from out of the shadows stepped a man over six feet in height, a little stooped, and who wore a shiny frock-coat surmounted by a somewhat battered silk hat.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A moment later, from out of the shadows stepped a man over six feet in height, a little stooped, and who wore a shiny frock-coat surmounted by a somewhat battered silk hat.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading He was puffing away at a corn-cob pipe as placidly as if he did not have more millions than Cornwall has hills--which is saying something, for Cornwall has twenty-seven of the latter.
placidlyadverbUS /ˈplæsɪdli/
in a quiet and tranquil manner
From this reading He was puffing away at a corn-cob pipe as placidly as if he did not have more millions than Cornwall has hills--which is saying something, for Cornwall has twenty-seven of the latter.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was a bushmaster which started the Quest of the Emerald--and only a possible bushmaster at that.
puffingnounUS /ˈpʌfɪŋ/
blowing tobacco smoke out into the air
From this reading He was puffing away at a corn-cob pipe as placidly as if he did not have more millions than Cornwall has hills--which is saying something, for Cornwall has twenty-seven of the latter.
QuestnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading It was a bushmaster which started the Quest of the Emerald--and only a possible bushmaster at that.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading One May evening in Cornwall, Big Jim Donegan, the lumber-king, sat in the misty moonlight with his slippered feet on the rail of the veranda of the great house in which he lived alone.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading One May evening in Cornwall, Big Jim Donegan, the lumber-king, sat in the misty moonlight with his slippered feet on the rail of the veranda of the great house in which he lived alone.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He was puffing away at a corn-cob pipe as placidly as if he did not have more millions than Cornwall has hills--which is saying something, for Cornwall has twenty-seven of the latter.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading A moment later, from out of the shadows stepped a man over six feet in height, a little stooped, and who wore a shiny frock-coat surmounted by a somewhat battered silk hat.
shinyadjectiveUS /ˈʃaɪni/
reflecting light
From this reading A moment later, from out of the shadows stepped a man over six feet in height, a little stooped, and who wore a shiny frock-coat surmounted by a somewhat battered silk hat.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading A moment later, from out of the shadows stepped a man over six feet in height, a little stooped, and who wore a shiny frock-coat surmounted by a somewhat battered silk hat.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading A moment later, from out of the shadows stepped a man over six feet in height, a little stooped, and who wore a shiny frock-coat surmounted by a somewhat battered silk hat.
slipperedadjective
shod with slippers
From this reading One May evening in Cornwall, Big Jim Donegan, the lumber-king, sat in the misty moonlight with his slippered feet on the rail of the veranda of the great house in which he lived alone.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He was puffing away at a corn-cob pipe as placidly as if he did not have more millions than Cornwall has hills--which is saying something, for Cornwall has twenty-seven of the latter.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading A moment later, from out of the shadows stepped a man over six feet in height, a little stooped, and who wore a shiny frock-coat surmounted by a somewhat battered silk hat.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Along the gravel walk, which wound its way for nearly half a mile to the entrance of the estate, came the sound of a dragging footstep.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was a bushmaster which started the Quest of the Emerald--and only a possible bushmaster at that.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading A moment later, from out of the shadows stepped a man over six feet in height, a little stooped, and who wore a shiny frock-coat surmounted by a somewhat battered silk hat.
stoopedadjectiveUS /stuːpt/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading A moment later, from out of the shadows stepped a man over six feet in height, a little stooped, and who wore a shiny frock-coat surmounted by a somewhat battered silk hat.
surmountedadjectiveUS /sərˈmaʊntɪd/
having something on top
From this reading A moment later, from out of the shadows stepped a man over six feet in height, a little stooped, and who wore a shiny frock-coat surmounted by a somewhat battered silk hat.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was puffing away at a corn-cob pipe as placidly as if he did not have more millions than Cornwall has hills--which is saying something, for Cornwall has twenty-seven of the latter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a bushmaster which started the Quest of the Emerald--and only a possible bushmaster at that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a bushmaster which started the Quest of the Emerald--and only a possible bushmaster at that.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Along the gravel walk, which wound its way for nearly half a mile to the entrance of the estate, came the sound of a dragging footstep.
twenty-sevennoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-six and one
From this reading He was puffing away at a corn-cob pipe as placidly as if he did not have more millions than Cornwall has hills--which is saying something, for Cornwall has twenty-seven of the latter.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading One May evening in Cornwall, Big Jim Donegan, the lumber-king, sat in the misty moonlight with his slippered feet on the rail of the veranda of the great house in which he lived alone.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Along the gravel walk, which wound its way for nearly half a mile to the entrance of the estate, came the sound of a dragging footstep.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a bushmaster which started the Quest of the Emerald--and only a possible bushmaster at that.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Along the gravel walk, which wound its way for nearly half a mile to the entrance of the estate, came the sound of a dragging footstep.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a bushmaster which started the Quest of the Emerald--and only a possible bushmaster at that.
which person or people
From this reading A moment later, from out of the shadows stepped a man over six feet in height, a little stooped, and who wore a shiny frock-coat surmounted by a somewhat battered silk hat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One May evening in Cornwall, Big Jim Donegan, the lumber-king, sat in the misty moonlight with his slippered feet on the rail of the veranda of the great house in which he lived alone.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading A moment later, from out of the shadows stepped a man over six feet in height, a little stooped, and who wore a shiny frock-coat surmounted by a somewhat battered silk hat.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Along the gravel walk, which wound its way for nearly half a mile to the entrance of the estate, came the sound of a dragging footstep.
