used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SCIENCE VERSUS STRENGTH Had the large man undergone the scientific training of the smaller one, he might have overcome him, for, as has been said, he was immensely powerful and must have been a third heavier than Stockham Calvert.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Resting easily on his right foot, the left advanced and gently touching the ground, he could leap forward, backward or to one side with the agility of a panther.
agilitynounUS /əˈdʒɪləti/
the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble
From this reading Resting easily on his right foot, the left advanced and gently touching the ground, he could leap forward, backward or to one side with the agility of a panther.
(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 he was out of condition, and, worse than all for him, had not the slightest knowledge of the "manly art."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SCIENCE VERSUS STRENGTH Had the large man undergone the scientific training of the smaller one, he might have overcome him, for, as has been said, he was immensely powerful and must have been a third heavier than Stockham Calvert.
antagonistnounUS /ænˈtæɡənəst/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading When he doubled his huge hairy fists, he charged upon the detective like a roaring bull, expecting to beat down his smaller antagonist as if he were pulp.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading But he was out of condition, and, worse than all for him, had not the slightest knowledge of the "manly art."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SCIENCE VERSUS STRENGTH Had the large man undergone the scientific training of the smaller one, he might have overcome him, for, as has been said, he was immensely powerful and must have been a third heavier than Stockham Calvert.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading Resting easily on his right foot, the left advanced and gently touching the ground, he could leap forward, backward or to one side with the agility of a panther.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading When he doubled his huge hairy fists, he charged upon the detective like a roaring bull, expecting to beat down his smaller antagonist as if he were pulp.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading SCIENCE VERSUS STRENGTH Had the large man undergone the scientific training of the smaller one, he might have overcome him, for, as has been said, he was immensely powerful and must have been a third heavier than Stockham Calvert.
bullnounUS /bʊl/
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading When he doubled his huge hairy fists, he charged upon the detective like a roaring bull, expecting to beat down his smaller antagonist as if he were pulp.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he was out of condition, and, worse than all for him, had not the slightest knowledge of the "manly art."
Calvert
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From this reading SCIENCE VERSUS STRENGTH Had the large man undergone the scientific training of the smaller one, he might have overcome him, for, as has been said, he was immensely powerful and must have been a third heavier than Stockham Calvert.
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading When he doubled his huge hairy fists, he charged upon the detective like a roaring bull, expecting to beat down his smaller antagonist as if he were pulp.
a state at a particular time
From this reading But he was out of condition, and, worse than all for him, had not the slightest knowledge of the "manly art."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Resting easily on his right foot, the left advanced and gently touching the ground, he could leap forward, backward or to one side with the agility of a panther.
defendantnounUS /dɪˈfendənt/
a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused
From this reading The pose of the defendant was perfect.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading When he doubled his huge hairy fists, he charged upon the detective like a roaring bull, expecting to beat down his smaller antagonist as if he were pulp.
doubledadjectiveUS /ˈdʌbəld/
twice as great or many
From this reading When he doubled his huge hairy fists, he charged upon the detective like a roaring bull, expecting to beat down his smaller antagonist as if he were pulp.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When he doubled his huge hairy fists, he charged upon the detective like a roaring bull, expecting to beat down his smaller antagonist as if he were pulp.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Resting easily on his right foot, the left advanced and gently touching the ground, he could leap forward, backward or to one side with the agility of a panther.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading When he doubled his huge hairy fists, he charged upon the detective like a roaring bull, expecting to beat down his smaller antagonist as if he were pulp.
fistsnounUS /fɪsts/
plural of “fist” — a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading When he doubled his huge hairy fists, he charged upon the detective like a roaring bull, expecting to beat down his smaller antagonist as if he were pulp.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Resting easily on his right foot, the left advanced and gently touching the ground, he could leap forward, backward or to one side with the agility of a panther.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SCIENCE VERSUS STRENGTH Had the large man undergone the scientific training of the smaller one, he might have overcome him, for, as has been said, he was immensely powerful and must have been a third heavier than Stockham Calvert.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Resting easily on his right foot, the left advanced and gently touching the ground, he could leap forward, backward or to one side with the agility of a panther.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Resting easily on his right foot, the left advanced and gently touching the ground, he could leap forward, backward or to one side with the agility of a panther.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Resting easily on his right foot, the left advanced and gently touching the ground, he could leap forward, backward or to one side with the agility of a panther.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SCIENCE VERSUS STRENGTH Had the large man undergone the scientific training of the smaller one, he might have overcome him, for, as has been said, he was immensely powerful and must have been a third heavier than Stockham Calvert.
hairyadjectiveUS /ˈheri/
having or covered with hair
From this reading When he doubled his huge hairy fists, he charged upon the detective like a roaring bull, expecting to beat down his smaller antagonist as if he were pulp.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SCIENCE VERSUS STRENGTH Had the large man undergone the scientific training of the smaller one, he might have overcome him, for, as has been said, he was immensely powerful and must have been a third heavier than Stockham Calvert.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading SCIENCE VERSUS STRENGTH Had the large man undergone the scientific training of the smaller one, he might have overcome him, for, as has been said, he was immensely powerful and must have been a third heavier than Stockham Calvert.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SCIENCE VERSUS STRENGTH Had the large man undergone the scientific training of the smaller one, he might have overcome him, for, as has been said, he was immensely powerful and must have been a third heavier than Stockham Calvert.
heavieradjectiveUS /ˈheviər/
comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading SCIENCE VERSUS STRENGTH Had the large man undergone the scientific training of the smaller one, he might have overcome him, for, as has been said, he was immensely powerful and must have been a third heavier than Stockham Calvert.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading SCIENCE VERSUS STRENGTH Had the large man undergone the scientific training of the smaller one, he might have overcome him, for, as has been said, he was immensely powerful and must have been a third heavier than Stockham Calvert.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he doubled his huge hairy fists, he charged upon the detective like a roaring bull, expecting to beat down his smaller antagonist as if he were pulp.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading When he doubled his huge hairy fists, he charged upon the detective like a roaring bull, expecting to beat down his smaller antagonist as if he were pulp.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When he doubled his huge hairy fists, he charged upon the detective like a roaring bull, expecting to beat down his smaller antagonist as if he were pulp.
immenselyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmensli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading SCIENCE VERSUS STRENGTH Had the large man undergone the scientific training of the smaller one, he might have overcome him, for, as has been said, he was immensely powerful and must have been a third heavier than Stockham Calvert.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading But he was out of condition, and, worse than all for him, had not the slightest knowledge of the "manly art."
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading SCIENCE VERSUS STRENGTH Had the large man undergone the scientific training of the smaller one, he might have overcome him, for, as has been said, he was immensely powerful and must have been a third heavier than Stockham Calvert.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading Resting easily on his right foot, the left advanced and gently touching the ground, he could leap forward, backward or to one side with the agility of a panther.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Resting easily on his right foot, the left advanced and gently touching the ground, he could leap forward, backward or to one side with the agility of a panther.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading When he doubled his huge hairy fists, he charged upon the detective like a roaring bull, expecting to beat down his smaller antagonist as if he were pulp.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading SCIENCE VERSUS STRENGTH Had the large man undergone the scientific training of the smaller one, he might have overcome him, for, as has been said, he was immensely powerful and must have been a third heavier than Stockham Calvert.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading But he was out of condition, and, worse than all for him, had not the slightest knowledge of the "manly art."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading SCIENCE VERSUS STRENGTH Had the large man undergone the scientific training of the smaller one, he might have overcome him, for, as has been said, he was immensely powerful and must have been a third heavier than Stockham Calvert.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading SCIENCE VERSUS STRENGTH Had the large man undergone the scientific training of the smaller one, he might have overcome him, for, as has been said, he was immensely powerful and must have been a third heavier than Stockham Calvert.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he was out of condition, and, worse than all for him, had not the slightest knowledge of the "manly art."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SCIENCE VERSUS STRENGTH Had the large man undergone the scientific training of the smaller one, he might have overcome him, for, as has been said, he was immensely powerful and must have been a third heavier than Stockham Calvert.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Resting easily on his right foot, the left advanced and gently touching the ground, he could leap forward, backward or to one side with the agility of a panther.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading SCIENCE VERSUS STRENGTH Had the large man undergone the scientific training of the smaller one, he might have overcome him, for, as has been said, he was immensely powerful and must have been a third heavier than Stockham Calvert.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Resting easily on his right foot, the left advanced and gently touching the ground, he could leap forward, backward or to one side with the agility of a panther.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But he was out of condition, and, worse than all for him, had not the slightest knowledge of the "manly art."
win a victory over
From this reading SCIENCE VERSUS STRENGTH Had the large man undergone the scientific training of the smaller one, he might have overcome him, for, as has been said, he was immensely powerful and must have been a third heavier than Stockham Calvert.
panthernounUS /ˈpænθər/
a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis
From this reading Resting easily on his right foot, the left advanced and gently touching the ground, he could leap forward, backward or to one side with the agility of a panther.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The pose of the defendant was perfect.
poseverbUS /poʊz/
introduce
From this reading The pose of the defendant was perfect.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading SCIENCE VERSUS STRENGTH Had the large man undergone the scientific training of the smaller one, he might have overcome him, for, as has been said, he was immensely powerful and must have been a third heavier than Stockham Calvert.
pulpnounUS /pʌlp/
any soft or soggy mass
From this reading When he doubled his huge hairy fists, he charged upon the detective like a roaring bull, expecting to beat down his smaller antagonist as if he were pulp.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Resting easily on his right foot, the left advanced and gently touching the ground, he could leap forward, backward or to one side with the agility of a panther.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Resting easily on his right foot, the left advanced and gently touching the ground, he could leap forward, backward or to one side with the agility of a panther.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading When he doubled his huge hairy fists, he charged upon the detective like a roaring bull, expecting to beat down his smaller antagonist as if he were pulp.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading SCIENCE VERSUS STRENGTH Had the large man undergone the scientific training of the smaller one, he might have overcome him, for, as has been said, he was immensely powerful and must have been a third heavier than Stockham Calvert.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading SCIENCE VERSUS STRENGTH Had the large man undergone the scientific training of the smaller one, he might have overcome him, for, as has been said, he was immensely powerful and must have been a third heavier than Stockham Calvert.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading SCIENCE VERSUS STRENGTH Had the large man undergone the scientific training of the smaller one, he might have overcome him, for, as has been said, he was immensely powerful and must have been a third heavier than Stockham Calvert.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Resting easily on his right foot, the left advanced and gently touching the ground, he could leap forward, backward or to one side with the agility of a panther.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading But he was out of condition, and, worse than all for him, had not the slightest knowledge of the "manly art."
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading SCIENCE VERSUS STRENGTH Had the large man undergone the scientific training of the smaller one, he might have overcome him, for, as has been said, he was immensely powerful and must have been a third heavier than Stockham Calvert.
Stockham
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From this reading SCIENCE VERSUS STRENGTH Had the large man undergone the scientific training of the smaller one, he might have overcome him, for, as has been said, he was immensely powerful and must have been a third heavier than Stockham Calvert.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading SCIENCE VERSUS STRENGTH Had the large man undergone the scientific training of the smaller one, he might have overcome him, for, as has been said, he was immensely powerful and must have been a third heavier than Stockham Calvert.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading SCIENCE VERSUS STRENGTH Had the large man undergone the scientific training of the smaller one, he might have overcome him, for, as has been said, he was immensely powerful and must have been a third heavier than Stockham Calvert.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SCIENCE VERSUS STRENGTH Had the large man undergone the scientific training of the smaller one, he might have overcome him, for, as has been said, he was immensely powerful and must have been a third heavier than Stockham Calvert.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading SCIENCE VERSUS STRENGTH Had the large man undergone the scientific training of the smaller one, he might have overcome him, for, as has been said, he was immensely powerful and must have been a third heavier than Stockham Calvert.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When he doubled his huge hairy fists, he charged upon the detective like a roaring bull, expecting to beat down his smaller antagonist as if he were pulp.
arousing affect
From this reading Resting easily on his right foot, the left advanced and gently touching the ground, he could leap forward, backward or to one side with the agility of a panther.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading SCIENCE VERSUS STRENGTH Had the large man undergone the scientific training of the smaller one, he might have overcome him, for, as has been said, he was immensely powerful and must have been a third heavier than Stockham Calvert.
undergoneverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡɔːn/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading SCIENCE VERSUS STRENGTH Had the large man undergone the scientific training of the smaller one, he might have overcome him, for, as has been said, he was immensely powerful and must have been a third heavier than Stockham Calvert.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When he doubled his huge hairy fists, he charged upon the detective like a roaring bull, expecting to beat down his smaller antagonist as if he were pulp.
VERSUS
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From this reading SCIENCE VERSUS STRENGTH Had the large man undergone the scientific training of the smaller one, he might have overcome him, for, as has been said, he was immensely powerful and must have been a third heavier than Stockham Calvert.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SCIENCE VERSUS STRENGTH Had the large man undergone the scientific training of the smaller one, he might have overcome him, for, as has been said, he was immensely powerful and must have been a third heavier than Stockham Calvert.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When he doubled his huge hairy fists, he charged upon the detective like a roaring bull, expecting to beat down his smaller antagonist as if he were pulp.
at the time that
From this reading When he doubled his huge hairy fists, he charged upon the detective like a roaring bull, expecting to beat down his smaller antagonist as if he were pulp.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Resting easily on his right foot, the left advanced and gently touching the ground, he could leap forward, backward or to one side with the agility of a panther.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading But he was out of condition, and, worse than all for him, had not the slightest knowledge of the "manly art."
