used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was with a feeling of deep satisfaction, such as he had never before known, that Goldsmith walked westward to Mrs. Horneck's house.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It had more than a suspicion of the art of the mountebank about it.
adroitnessnoun
skillful performance or ability without difficulty
From this reading All the exhilaration that he had experienced by watching the extraordinary exhibition of adroitness on the part of the fencingmaster remained with him.
akinadjectiveUS /əˈkɪn/
similar in quality or character
From this reading For instance, Nicolo's pretence of being overmatched early in the contest--breathing hard and assuming a terrified expression--yielding his ground and allowing his opponent almost to run him through--could only be regarded as theatrical; while his tricks with the buttons and the letters, though amazing, were akin to the devices of a rope-dancer.
(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 All the exhilaration that he had experienced by watching the extraordinary exhibition of adroitness on the part of the fencingmaster remained with him.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading For instance, Nicolo's pretence of being overmatched early in the contest--breathing hard and assuming a terrified expression--yielding his ground and allowing his opponent almost to run him through--could only be regarded as theatrical; while his tricks with the buttons and the letters, though amazing, were akin to the devices of a rope-dancer.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading For instance, Nicolo's pretence of being overmatched early in the contest--breathing hard and assuming a terrified expression--yielding his ground and allowing his opponent almost to run him through--could only be regarded as theatrical; while his tricks with the buttons and the letters, though amazing, were akin to the devices of a rope-dancer.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading For instance, Nicolo's pretence of being overmatched early in the contest--breathing hard and assuming a terrified expression--yielding his ground and allowing his opponent almost to run him through--could only be regarded as theatrical; while his tricks with the buttons and the letters, though amazing, were akin to the devices of a rope-dancer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For instance, Nicolo's pretence of being overmatched early in the contest--breathing hard and assuming a terrified expression--yielding his ground and allowing his opponent almost to run him through--could only be regarded as theatrical; while his tricks with the buttons and the letters, though amazing, were akin to the devices of a rope-dancer.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading It had more than a suspicion of the art of the mountebank about it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was with a feeling of deep satisfaction, such as he had never before known, that Goldsmith walked westward to Mrs. Horneck's house.
assumingadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmɪŋ/
excessively forward
From this reading For instance, Nicolo's pretence of being overmatched early in the contest--breathing hard and assuming a terrified expression--yielding his ground and allowing his opponent almost to run him through--could only be regarded as theatrical; while his tricks with the buttons and the letters, though amazing, were akin to the devices of a rope-dancer.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For instance, Nicolo's pretence of being overmatched early in the contest--breathing hard and assuming a terrified expression--yielding his ground and allowing his opponent almost to run him through--could only be regarded as theatrical; while his tricks with the buttons and the letters, though amazing, were akin to the devices of a rope-dancer.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The exhibition had, of course, been a trifle bizarre.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was with a feeling of deep satisfaction, such as he had never before known, that Goldsmith walked westward to Mrs. Horneck's house.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading For instance, Nicolo's pretence of being overmatched early in the contest--breathing hard and assuming a terrified expression--yielding his ground and allowing his opponent almost to run him through--could only be regarded as theatrical; while his tricks with the buttons and the letters, though amazing, were akin to the devices of a rope-dancer.
bizarreadjectiveUS /bəˈzɑːr/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading The exhibition had, of course, been a trifle bizarre.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading For instance, Nicolo's pretence of being overmatched early in the contest--breathing hard and assuming a terrified expression--yielding his ground and allowing his opponent almost to run him through--could only be regarded as theatrical; while his tricks with the buttons and the letters, though amazing, were akin to the devices of a rope-dancer.
buttonsnounUS /ˈbʌtənz/
plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading For instance, Nicolo's pretence of being overmatched early in the contest--breathing hard and assuming a terrified expression--yielding his ground and allowing his opponent almost to run him through--could only be regarded as theatrical; while his tricks with the buttons and the letters, though amazing, were akin to the devices of a rope-dancer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All the exhilaration that he had experienced by watching the extraordinary exhibition of adroitness on the part of the fencingmaster remained with him.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading For instance, Nicolo's pretence of being overmatched early in the contest--breathing hard and assuming a terrified expression--yielding his ground and allowing his opponent almost to run him through--could only be regarded as theatrical; while his tricks with the buttons and the letters, though amazing, were akin to the devices of a rope-dancer.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For instance, Nicolo's pretence of being overmatched early in the contest--breathing hard and assuming a terrified expression--yielding his ground and allowing his opponent almost to run him through--could only be regarded as theatrical; while his tricks with the buttons and the letters, though amazing, were akin to the devices of a rope-dancer.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The exhibition had, of course, been a trifle bizarre.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading It was with a feeling of deep satisfaction, such as he had never before known, that Goldsmith walked westward to Mrs. Horneck's house.
devicesnounUS /dɪˈvaɪsəz/
an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”
From this reading For instance, Nicolo's pretence of being overmatched early in the contest--breathing hard and assuming a terrified expression--yielding his ground and allowing his opponent almost to run him through--could only be regarded as theatrical; while his tricks with the buttons and the letters, though amazing, were akin to the devices of a rope-dancer.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading For instance, Nicolo's pretence of being overmatched early in the contest--breathing hard and assuming a terrified expression--yielding his ground and allowing his opponent almost to run him through--could only be regarded as theatrical; while his tricks with the buttons and the letters, though amazing, were akin to the devices of a rope-dancer.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading All the exhilaration that he had experienced by watching the extraordinary exhibition of adroitness on the part of the fencingmaster remained with him.
exhilarationnounUS /ɪɡˌzɪlərˈeɪʃən/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading All the exhilaration that he had experienced by watching the extraordinary exhibition of adroitness on the part of the fencingmaster remained with him.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading All the exhilaration that he had experienced by watching the extraordinary exhibition of adroitness on the part of the fencingmaster remained with him.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading For instance, Nicolo's pretence of being overmatched early in the contest--breathing hard and assuming a terrified expression--yielding his ground and allowing his opponent almost to run him through--could only be regarded as theatrical; while his tricks with the buttons and the letters, though amazing, were akin to the devices of a rope-dancer.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading All the exhilaration that he had experienced by watching the extraordinary exhibition of adroitness on the part of the fencingmaster remained with him.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading It was with a feeling of deep satisfaction, such as he had never before known, that Goldsmith walked westward to Mrs. Horneck's house.
fencingmaster
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From this reading All the exhilaration that he had experienced by watching the extraordinary exhibition of adroitness on the part of the fencingmaster remained with him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For instance, Nicolo's pretence of being overmatched early in the contest--breathing hard and assuming a terrified expression--yielding his ground and allowing his opponent almost to run him through--could only be regarded as theatrical; while his tricks with the buttons and the letters, though amazing, were akin to the devices of a rope-dancer.
GoldsmithnounUS /ˈɡoʊldsmɪθ/
an artisan who makes jewelry and other objects out of gold
From this reading It was with a feeling of deep satisfaction, such as he had never before known, that Goldsmith walked westward to Mrs. Horneck's house.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading For instance, Nicolo's pretence of being overmatched early in the contest--breathing hard and assuming a terrified expression--yielding his ground and allowing his opponent almost to run him through--could only be regarded as theatrical; while his tricks with the buttons and the letters, though amazing, were akin to the devices of a rope-dancer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was with a feeling of deep satisfaction, such as he had never before known, that Goldsmith walked westward to Mrs. Horneck's house.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading For instance, Nicolo's pretence of being overmatched early in the contest--breathing hard and assuming a terrified expression--yielding his ground and allowing his opponent almost to run him through--could only be regarded as theatrical; while his tricks with the buttons and the letters, though amazing, were akin to the devices of a rope-dancer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was with a feeling of deep satisfaction, such as he had never before known, that Goldsmith walked westward to Mrs. Horneck's house.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All the exhilaration that he had experienced by watching the extraordinary exhibition of adroitness on the part of the fencingmaster remained with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For instance, Nicolo's pretence of being overmatched early in the contest--breathing hard and assuming a terrified expression--yielding his ground and allowing his opponent almost to run him through--could only be regarded as theatrical; while his tricks with the buttons and the letters, though amazing, were akin to the devices of a rope-dancer.
Horneck's
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From this reading It was with a feeling of deep satisfaction, such as he had never before known, that Goldsmith walked westward to Mrs. Horneck's house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was with a feeling of deep satisfaction, such as he had never before known, that Goldsmith walked westward to Mrs. Horneck's house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For instance, Nicolo's pretence of being overmatched early in the contest--breathing hard and assuming a terrified expression--yielding his ground and allowing his opponent almost to run him through--could only be regarded as theatrical; while his tricks with the buttons and the letters, though amazing, were akin to the devices of a rope-dancer.
an occurrence of something
From this reading For instance, Nicolo's pretence of being overmatched early in the contest--breathing hard and assuming a terrified expression--yielding his ground and allowing his opponent almost to run him through--could only be regarded as theatrical; while his tricks with the buttons and the letters, though amazing, were akin to the devices of a rope-dancer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was with a feeling of deep satisfaction, such as he had never before known, that Goldsmith walked westward to Mrs. Horneck's house.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It was with a feeling of deep satisfaction, such as he had never before known, that Goldsmith walked westward to Mrs. Horneck's house.
the literary culture
From this reading For instance, Nicolo's pretence of being overmatched early in the contest--breathing hard and assuming a terrified expression--yielding his ground and allowing his opponent almost to run him through--could only be regarded as theatrical; while his tricks with the buttons and the letters, though amazing, were akin to the devices of a rope-dancer.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It had more than a suspicion of the art of the mountebank about it.
mountebanknoun
a flamboyant deceiver; one who attracts customers with tricks or jokes
From this reading It had more than a suspicion of the art of the mountebank about it.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was with a feeling of deep satisfaction, such as he had never before known, that Goldsmith walked westward to Mrs. Horneck's house.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It was with a feeling of deep satisfaction, such as he had never before known, that Goldsmith walked westward to Mrs. Horneck's house.
Nicolo's
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From this reading For instance, Nicolo's pretence of being overmatched early in the contest--breathing hard and assuming a terrified expression--yielding his ground and allowing his opponent almost to run him through--could only be regarded as theatrical; while his tricks with the buttons and the letters, though amazing, were akin to the devices of a rope-dancer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was with a feeling of deep satisfaction, such as he had never before known, that Goldsmith walked westward to Mrs. Horneck's house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All the exhilaration that he had experienced by watching the extraordinary exhibition of adroitness on the part of the fencingmaster remained with him.
and nothing more
From this reading For instance, Nicolo's pretence of being overmatched early in the contest--breathing hard and assuming a terrified expression--yielding his ground and allowing his opponent almost to run him through--could only be regarded as theatrical; while his tricks with the buttons and the letters, though amazing, were akin to the devices of a rope-dancer.
opponentnounUS /əˈpoʊnənt/
a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading For instance, Nicolo's pretence of being overmatched early in the contest--breathing hard and assuming a terrified expression--yielding his ground and allowing his opponent almost to run him through--could only be regarded as theatrical; while his tricks with the buttons and the letters, though amazing, were akin to the devices of a rope-dancer.
overmatched
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For instance, Nicolo's pretence of being overmatched early in the contest--breathing hard and assuming a terrified expression--yielding his ground and allowing his opponent almost to run him through--could only be regarded as theatrical; while his tricks with the buttons and the letters, though amazing, were akin to the devices of a rope-dancer.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading All the exhilaration that he had experienced by watching the extraordinary exhibition of adroitness on the part of the fencingmaster remained with him.
pretencenoun
a false or unsupportable quality
From this reading For instance, Nicolo's pretence of being overmatched early in the contest--breathing hard and assuming a terrified expression--yielding his ground and allowing his opponent almost to run him through--could only be regarded as theatrical; while his tricks with the buttons and the letters, though amazing, were akin to the devices of a rope-dancer.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading For instance, Nicolo's pretence of being overmatched early in the contest--breathing hard and assuming a terrified expression--yielding his ground and allowing his opponent almost to run him through--could only be regarded as theatrical; while his tricks with the buttons and the letters, though amazing, were akin to the devices of a rope-dancer.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading All the exhilaration that he had experienced by watching the extraordinary exhibition of adroitness on the part of the fencingmaster remained with him.
rope-dancer
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From this reading For instance, Nicolo's pretence of being overmatched early in the contest--breathing hard and assuming a terrified expression--yielding his ground and allowing his opponent almost to run him through--could only be regarded as theatrical; while his tricks with the buttons and the letters, though amazing, were akin to the devices of a rope-dancer.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading For instance, Nicolo's pretence of being overmatched early in the contest--breathing hard and assuming a terrified expression--yielding his ground and allowing his opponent almost to run him through--could only be regarded as theatrical; while his tricks with the buttons and the letters, though amazing, were akin to the devices of a rope-dancer.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading It was with a feeling of deep satisfaction, such as he had never before known, that Goldsmith walked westward to Mrs. Horneck's house.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was with a feeling of deep satisfaction, such as he had never before known, that Goldsmith walked westward to Mrs. Horneck's house.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading It had more than a suspicion of the art of the mountebank about it.
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading For instance, Nicolo's pretence of being overmatched early in the contest--breathing hard and assuming a terrified expression--yielding his ground and allowing his opponent almost to run him through--could only be regarded as theatrical; while his tricks with the buttons and the letters, though amazing, were akin to the devices of a rope-dancer.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It had more than a suspicion of the art of the mountebank about it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was with a feeling of deep satisfaction, such as he had never before known, that Goldsmith walked westward to Mrs. Horneck's house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All the exhilaration that he had experienced by watching the extraordinary exhibition of adroitness on the part of the fencingmaster remained with him.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading For instance, Nicolo's pretence of being overmatched early in the contest--breathing hard and assuming a terrified expression--yielding his ground and allowing his opponent almost to run him through--could only be regarded as theatrical; while his tricks with the buttons and the letters, though amazing, were akin to the devices of a rope-dancer.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For instance, Nicolo's pretence of being overmatched early in the contest--breathing hard and assuming a terrified expression--yielding his ground and allowing his opponent almost to run him through--could only be regarded as theatrical; while his tricks with the buttons and the letters, though amazing, were akin to the devices of a rope-dancer.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading For instance, Nicolo's pretence of being overmatched early in the contest--breathing hard and assuming a terrified expression--yielding his ground and allowing his opponent almost to run him through--could only be regarded as theatrical; while his tricks with the buttons and the letters, though amazing, were akin to the devices of a rope-dancer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was with a feeling of deep satisfaction, such as he had never before known, that Goldsmith walked westward to Mrs. Horneck's house.
tricksnounUS /trɪks/
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading For instance, Nicolo's pretence of being overmatched early in the contest--breathing hard and assuming a terrified expression--yielding his ground and allowing his opponent almost to run him through--could only be regarded as theatrical; while his tricks with the buttons and the letters, though amazing, were akin to the devices of a rope-dancer.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading The exhibition had, of course, been a trifle bizarre.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading It was with a feeling of deep satisfaction, such as he had never before known, that Goldsmith walked westward to Mrs. Horneck's house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was with a feeling of deep satisfaction, such as he had never before known, that Goldsmith walked westward to Mrs. Horneck's house.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading All the exhilaration that he had experienced by watching the extraordinary exhibition of adroitness on the part of the fencingmaster remained with him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For instance, Nicolo's pretence of being overmatched early in the contest--breathing hard and assuming a terrified expression--yielding his ground and allowing his opponent almost to run him through--could only be regarded as theatrical; while his tricks with the buttons and the letters, though amazing, were akin to the devices of a rope-dancer.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading It was with a feeling of deep satisfaction, such as he had never before known, that Goldsmith walked westward to Mrs. Horneck's house.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading For instance, Nicolo's pretence of being overmatched early in the contest--breathing hard and assuming a terrified expression--yielding his ground and allowing his opponent almost to run him through--could only be regarded as theatrical; while his tricks with the buttons and the letters, though amazing, were akin to the devices of a rope-dancer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was with a feeling of deep satisfaction, such as he had never before known, that Goldsmith walked westward to Mrs. Horneck's house.
yieldingadjectiveUS /ˈjiːldɪŋ/
inclined to yield to argument or influence or control
From this reading For instance, Nicolo's pretence of being overmatched early in the contest--breathing hard and assuming a terrified expression--yielding his ground and allowing his opponent almost to run him through--could only be regarded as theatrical; while his tricks with the buttons and the letters, though amazing, were akin to the devices of a rope-dancer.
