used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Among these, the most formidable was a burly, roaring, roystering blade, of the name of Abraham, or, according to the Dutch abbreviation, Brom Van Brunt, the hero of the country round, which rang with his feats of strength and hardihood.
abbreviationnounUS /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən/
a shortened form of a word or phrase
From this reading Among these, the most formidable was a burly, roaring, roystering blade, of the name of Abraham, or, according to the Dutch abbreviation, Brom Van Brunt, the hero of the country round, which rang with his feats of strength and hardihood.
AbrahamnounUS /ˈeɪbrəhæm/
the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son
From this reading Among these, the most formidable was a burly, roaring, roystering blade, of the name of Abraham, or, according to the Dutch abbreviation, Brom Van Brunt, the hero of the country round, which rang with his feats of strength and hardihood.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Among these, the most formidable was a burly, roaring, roystering blade, of the name of Abraham, or, according to the Dutch abbreviation, Brom Van Brunt, the hero of the country round, which rang with his feats of strength and hardihood.
acquiresverbUS /əˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “acquire” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He was foremost at all races and cock fights; and, with the ascendancy which bodily strength always acquires in rustic life, was the umpire in all disputes, setting his hat on one side, and giving his decisions with an air and tone that admitted of no gainsay or appeal.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading He was foremost at all races and cock fights; and, with the ascendancy which bodily strength always acquires in rustic life, was the umpire in all disputes, setting his hat on one side, and giving his decisions with an air and tone that admitted of no gainsay or appeal.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He was broad-shouldered and double-jointed, with short curly black hair, and a bluff but not unpleasant countenance, having a mingled air of fun and arrogance.
(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 He was foremost at all races and cock fights; and, with the ascendancy which bodily strength always acquires in rustic life, was the umpire in all disputes, setting his hat on one side, and giving his decisions with an air and tone that admitted of no gainsay or appeal.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He was foremost at all races and cock fights; and, with the ascendancy which bodily strength always acquires in rustic life, was the umpire in all disputes, setting his hat on one side, and giving his decisions with an air and tone that admitted of no gainsay or appeal.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among these, the most formidable was a burly, roaring, roystering blade, of the name of Abraham, or, according to the Dutch abbreviation, Brom Van Brunt, the hero of the country round, which rang with his feats of strength and hardihood.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was foremost at all races and cock fights; and, with the ascendancy which bodily strength always acquires in rustic life, was the umpire in all disputes, setting his hat on one side, and giving his decisions with an air and tone that admitted of no gainsay or appeal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Among these, the most formidable was a burly, roaring, roystering blade, of the name of Abraham, or, according to the Dutch abbreviation, Brom Van Brunt, the hero of the country round, which rang with his feats of strength and hardihood.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading He was foremost at all races and cock fights; and, with the ascendancy which bodily strength always acquires in rustic life, was the umpire in all disputes, setting his hat on one side, and giving his decisions with an air and tone that admitted of no gainsay or appeal.
arrogancenounUS /ˈerəɡəns/
overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
From this reading He was broad-shouldered and double-jointed, with short curly black hair, and a bluff but not unpleasant countenance, having a mingled air of fun and arrogance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was famed for great knowledge and skill in horsemanship, being as dexterous on horseback as a Tartar.
ascendancynounUS /əˈsendənsi/
the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
From this reading He was foremost at all races and cock fights; and, with the ascendancy which bodily strength always acquires in rustic life, was the umpire in all disputes, setting his hat on one side, and giving his decisions with an air and tone that admitted of no gainsay or appeal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was foremost at all races and cock fights; and, with the ascendancy which bodily strength always acquires in rustic life, was the umpire in all disputes, setting his hat on one side, and giving his decisions with an air and tone that admitted of no gainsay or appeal.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was famed for great knowledge and skill in horsemanship, being as dexterous on horseback as a Tartar.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading He was broad-shouldered and double-jointed, with short curly black hair, and a bluff but not unpleasant countenance, having a mingled air of fun and arrogance.
bladenounUS /bleɪd/
especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading Among these, the most formidable was a burly, roaring, roystering blade, of the name of Abraham, or, according to the Dutch abbreviation, Brom Van Brunt, the hero of the country round, which rang with his feats of strength and hardihood.
bluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading He was broad-shouldered and double-jointed, with short curly black hair, and a bluff but not unpleasant countenance, having a mingled air of fun and arrogance.
bodilyadverbUS /ˈbɑːdəli/
in bodily form
From this reading He was foremost at all races and cock fights; and, with the ascendancy which bodily strength always acquires in rustic life, was the umpire in all disputes, setting his hat on one side, and giving his decisions with an air and tone that admitted of no gainsay or appeal.
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading From his Herculean frame and great powers of limb he had received the nickname of BROM BONES, by which he was universally known.
broad-shoulderedadjective
having broad shoulders
From this reading He was broad-shouldered and double-jointed, with short curly black hair, and a bluff but not unpleasant countenance, having a mingled air of fun and arrogance.
Brom
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Among these, the most formidable was a burly, roaring, roystering blade, of the name of Abraham, or, according to the Dutch abbreviation, Brom Van Brunt, the hero of the country round, which rang with his feats of strength and hardihood.
BruntnounUS /brʌnt/
main force of a blow etc
From this reading Among these, the most formidable was a burly, roaring, roystering blade, of the name of Abraham, or, according to the Dutch abbreviation, Brom Van Brunt, the hero of the country round, which rang with his feats of strength and hardihood.
burlyadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrli/
muscular and heavily built
From this reading Among these, the most formidable was a burly, roaring, roystering blade, of the name of Abraham, or, according to the Dutch abbreviation, Brom Van Brunt, the hero of the country round, which rang with his feats of strength and hardihood.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was broad-shouldered and double-jointed, with short curly black hair, and a bluff but not unpleasant countenance, having a mingled air of fun and arrogance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading From his Herculean frame and great powers of limb he had received the nickname of BROM BONES, by which he was universally known.
cockverbUS /kɑːk/
tilt or slant to one side
From this reading He was foremost at all races and cock fights; and, with the ascendancy which bodily strength always acquires in rustic life, was the umpire in all disputes, setting his hat on one side, and giving his decisions with an air and tone that admitted of no gainsay or appeal.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading He was broad-shouldered and double-jointed, with short curly black hair, and a bluff but not unpleasant countenance, having a mingled air of fun and arrogance.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Among these, the most formidable was a burly, roaring, roystering blade, of the name of Abraham, or, according to the Dutch abbreviation, Brom Van Brunt, the hero of the country round, which rang with his feats of strength and hardihood.
curlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrli/
(of hair) having curls or waves
From this reading He was broad-shouldered and double-jointed, with short curly black hair, and a bluff but not unpleasant countenance, having a mingled air of fun and arrogance.
decisionsnounUS /dɪˈsɪʒənz/
plural of “decision” — the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading He was foremost at all races and cock fights; and, with the ascendancy which bodily strength always acquires in rustic life, was the umpire in all disputes, setting his hat on one side, and giving his decisions with an air and tone that admitted of no gainsay or appeal.
dexterousadjective
skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
From this reading He was famed for great knowledge and skill in horsemanship, being as dexterous on horseback as a Tartar.
disputesnounUS /dɪsˈpjuːts/
plural of “dispute” — a disagreement or argument about something important
From this reading He was foremost at all races and cock fights; and, with the ascendancy which bodily strength always acquires in rustic life, was the umpire in all disputes, setting his hat on one side, and giving his decisions with an air and tone that admitted of no gainsay or appeal.
double-jointedadjective
having unusually flexible joints especially of the limbs or fingers
From this reading He was broad-shouldered and double-jointed, with short curly black hair, and a bluff but not unpleasant countenance, having a mingled air of fun and arrogance.
DutchadjectiveUS /dʌtʃ/
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading Among these, the most formidable was a burly, roaring, roystering blade, of the name of Abraham, or, according to the Dutch abbreviation, Brom Van Brunt, the hero of the country round, which rang with his feats of strength and hardihood.
famedadjectiveUS /feɪmd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading He was famed for great knowledge and skill in horsemanship, being as dexterous on horseback as a Tartar.
featsnounUS /fiːts/
plural of “feat” — a notable achievement
From this reading Among these, the most formidable was a burly, roaring, roystering blade, of the name of Abraham, or, according to the Dutch abbreviation, Brom Van Brunt, the hero of the country round, which rang with his feats of strength and hardihood.
fightsnounUS /faɪts/
plural of “fight” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading He was foremost at all races and cock fights; and, with the ascendancy which bodily strength always acquires in rustic life, was the umpire in all disputes, setting his hat on one side, and giving his decisions with an air and tone that admitted of no gainsay or appeal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was famed for great knowledge and skill in horsemanship, being as dexterous on horseback as a Tartar.
foremostadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmoʊst/
ranking above all others
From this reading He was foremost at all races and cock fights; and, with the ascendancy which bodily strength always acquires in rustic life, was the umpire in all disputes, setting his hat on one side, and giving his decisions with an air and tone that admitted of no gainsay or appeal.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading Among these, the most formidable was a burly, roaring, roystering blade, of the name of Abraham, or, according to the Dutch abbreviation, Brom Van Brunt, the hero of the country round, which rang with his feats of strength and hardihood.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading From his Herculean frame and great powers of limb he had received the nickname of BROM BONES, by which he was universally known.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From his Herculean frame and great powers of limb he had received the nickname of BROM BONES, by which he was universally known.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading He was broad-shouldered and double-jointed, with short curly black hair, and a bluff but not unpleasant countenance, having a mingled air of fun and arrogance.
gainsayverbUS /ˈɡeɪnseɪ/
take exception to
From this reading He was foremost at all races and cock fights; and, with the ascendancy which bodily strength always acquires in rustic life, was the umpire in all disputes, setting his hat on one side, and giving his decisions with an air and tone that admitted of no gainsay or appeal.
the act of giving
From this reading He was foremost at all races and cock fights; and, with the ascendancy which bodily strength always acquires in rustic life, was the umpire in all disputes, setting his hat on one side, and giving his decisions with an air and tone that admitted of no gainsay or appeal.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading From his Herculean frame and great powers of limb he had received the nickname of BROM BONES, by which he was universally known.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From his Herculean frame and great powers of limb he had received the nickname of BROM BONES, by which he was universally known.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading He was broad-shouldered and double-jointed, with short curly black hair, and a bluff but not unpleasant countenance, having a mingled air of fun and arrogance.
hardihoodnoun
the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
From this reading Among these, the most formidable was a burly, roaring, roystering blade, of the name of Abraham, or, according to the Dutch abbreviation, Brom Van Brunt, the hero of the country round, which rang with his feats of strength and hardihood.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading He was foremost at all races and cock fights; and, with the ascendancy which bodily strength always acquires in rustic life, was the umpire in all disputes, setting his hat on one side, and giving his decisions with an air and tone that admitted of no gainsay or appeal.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He was broad-shouldered and double-jointed, with short curly black hair, and a bluff but not unpleasant countenance, having a mingled air of fun and arrogance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was broad-shouldered and double-jointed, with short curly black hair, and a bluff but not unpleasant countenance, having a mingled air of fun and arrogance.
HerculeanadjectiveUS /hərˈkjuːliən/
displaying superhuman strength or power
From this reading From his Herculean frame and great powers of limb he had received the nickname of BROM BONES, by which he was universally known.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Among these, the most formidable was a burly, roaring, roystering blade, of the name of Abraham, or, according to the Dutch abbreviation, Brom Van Brunt, the hero of the country round, which rang with his feats of strength and hardihood.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Among these, the most formidable was a burly, roaring, roystering blade, of the name of Abraham, or, according to the Dutch abbreviation, Brom Van Brunt, the hero of the country round, which rang with his feats of strength and hardihood.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading He was famed for great knowledge and skill in horsemanship, being as dexterous on horseback as a Tartar.
horsemanshipnounUS /ˈhɔːrsmənʃɪp/
skill in handling and riding horses
From this reading He was famed for great knowledge and skill in horsemanship, being as dexterous on horseback as a Tartar.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was famed for great knowledge and skill in horsemanship, being as dexterous on horseback as a Tartar.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading He was famed for great knowledge and skill in horsemanship, being as dexterous on horseback as a Tartar.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading From his Herculean frame and great powers of limb he had received the nickname of BROM BONES, by which he was universally known.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was foremost at all races and cock fights; and, with the ascendancy which bodily strength always acquires in rustic life, was the umpire in all disputes, setting his hat on one side, and giving his decisions with an air and tone that admitted of no gainsay or appeal.
limbnounUS /lɪm/
one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading From his Herculean frame and great powers of limb he had received the nickname of BROM BONES, by which he was universally known.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading He was broad-shouldered and double-jointed, with short curly black hair, and a bluff but not unpleasant countenance, having a mingled air of fun and arrogance.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Among these, the most formidable was a burly, roaring, roystering blade, of the name of Abraham, or, according to the Dutch abbreviation, Brom Van Brunt, the hero of the country round, which rang with his feats of strength and hardihood.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Among these, the most formidable was a burly, roaring, roystering blade, of the name of Abraham, or, according to the Dutch abbreviation, Brom Van Brunt, the hero of the country round, which rang with his feats of strength and hardihood.
nicknamenounUS /ˈnɪkneɪm/
a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)
From this reading From his Herculean frame and great powers of limb he had received the nickname of BROM BONES, by which he was universally known.
not any; not one
From this reading He was foremost at all races and cock fights; and, with the ascendancy which bodily strength always acquires in rustic life, was the umpire in all disputes, setting his hat on one side, and giving his decisions with an air and tone that admitted of no gainsay or appeal.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was broad-shouldered and double-jointed, with short curly black hair, and a bluff but not unpleasant countenance, having a mingled air of fun and arrogance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Among these, the most formidable was a burly, roaring, roystering blade, of the name of Abraham, or, according to the Dutch abbreviation, Brom Van Brunt, the hero of the country round, which rang with his feats of strength and hardihood.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was famed for great knowledge and skill in horsemanship, being as dexterous on horseback as a Tartar.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was foremost at all races and cock fights; and, with the ascendancy which bodily strength always acquires in rustic life, was the umpire in all disputes, setting his hat on one side, and giving his decisions with an air and tone that admitted of no gainsay or appeal.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Among these, the most formidable was a burly, roaring, roystering blade, of the name of Abraham, or, according to the Dutch abbreviation, Brom Van Brunt, the hero of the country round, which rang with his feats of strength and hardihood.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading From his Herculean frame and great powers of limb he had received the nickname of BROM BONES, by which he was universally known.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading He was foremost at all races and cock fights; and, with the ascendancy which bodily strength always acquires in rustic life, was the umpire in all disputes, setting his hat on one side, and giving his decisions with an air and tone that admitted of no gainsay or appeal.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Among these, the most formidable was a burly, roaring, roystering blade, of the name of Abraham, or, according to the Dutch abbreviation, Brom Van Brunt, the hero of the country round, which rang with his feats of strength and hardihood.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading From his Herculean frame and great powers of limb he had received the nickname of BROM BONES, by which he was universally known.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading Among these, the most formidable was a burly, roaring, roystering blade, of the name of Abraham, or, according to the Dutch abbreviation, Brom Van Brunt, the hero of the country round, which rang with his feats of strength and hardihood.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Among these, the most formidable was a burly, roaring, roystering blade, of the name of Abraham, or, according to the Dutch abbreviation, Brom Van Brunt, the hero of the country round, which rang with his feats of strength and hardihood.
roystering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Among these, the most formidable was a burly, roaring, roystering blade, of the name of Abraham, or, according to the Dutch abbreviation, Brom Van Brunt, the hero of the country round, which rang with his feats of strength and hardihood.
rusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading He was foremost at all races and cock fights; and, with the ascendancy which bodily strength always acquires in rustic life, was the umpire in all disputes, setting his hat on one side, and giving his decisions with an air and tone that admitted of no gainsay or appeal.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading He was foremost at all races and cock fights; and, with the ascendancy which bodily strength always acquires in rustic life, was the umpire in all disputes, setting his hat on one side, and giving his decisions with an air and tone that admitted of no gainsay or appeal.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading He was broad-shouldered and double-jointed, with short curly black hair, and a bluff but not unpleasant countenance, having a mingled air of fun and arrogance.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He was foremost at all races and cock fights; and, with the ascendancy which bodily strength always acquires in rustic life, was the umpire in all disputes, setting his hat on one side, and giving his decisions with an air and tone that admitted of no gainsay or appeal.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading He was famed for great knowledge and skill in horsemanship, being as dexterous on horseback as a Tartar.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Among these, the most formidable was a burly, roaring, roystering blade, of the name of Abraham, or, according to the Dutch abbreviation, Brom Van Brunt, the hero of the country round, which rang with his feats of strength and hardihood.
TartarnounUS /ˈtɑːrtər/
a salt used especially in baking powder
From this reading He was famed for great knowledge and skill in horsemanship, being as dexterous on horseback as a Tartar.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was foremost at all races and cock fights; and, with the ascendancy which bodily strength always acquires in rustic life, was the umpire in all disputes, setting his hat on one side, and giving his decisions with an air and tone that admitted of no gainsay or appeal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Among these, the most formidable was a burly, roaring, roystering blade, of the name of Abraham, or, according to the Dutch abbreviation, Brom Van Brunt, the hero of the country round, which rang with his feats of strength and hardihood.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Among these, the most formidable was a burly, roaring, roystering blade, of the name of Abraham, or, according to the Dutch abbreviation, Brom Van Brunt, the hero of the country round, which rang with his feats of strength and hardihood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Among these, the most formidable was a burly, roaring, roystering blade, of the name of Abraham, or, according to the Dutch abbreviation, Brom Van Brunt, the hero of the country round, which rang with his feats of strength and hardihood.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading He was foremost at all races and cock fights; and, with the ascendancy which bodily strength always acquires in rustic life, was the umpire in all disputes, setting his hat on one side, and giving his decisions with an air and tone that admitted of no gainsay or appeal.
umpirenounUS /ˈʌmpaɪər/
an official at a baseball game
From this reading He was foremost at all races and cock fights; and, with the ascendancy which bodily strength always acquires in rustic life, was the umpire in all disputes, setting his hat on one side, and giving his decisions with an air and tone that admitted of no gainsay or appeal.
universallyadverbUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəli/
everywhere
From this reading From his Herculean frame and great powers of limb he had received the nickname of BROM BONES, by which he was universally known.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading He was broad-shouldered and double-jointed, with short curly black hair, and a bluff but not unpleasant countenance, having a mingled air of fun and arrogance.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading Among these, the most formidable was a burly, roaring, roystering blade, of the name of Abraham, or, according to the Dutch abbreviation, Brom Van Brunt, the hero of the country round, which rang with his feats of strength and hardihood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among these, the most formidable was a burly, roaring, roystering blade, of the name of Abraham, or, according to the Dutch abbreviation, Brom Van Brunt, the hero of the country round, which rang with his feats of strength and hardihood.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Among these, the most formidable was a burly, roaring, roystering blade, of the name of Abraham, or, according to the Dutch abbreviation, Brom Van Brunt, the hero of the country round, which rang with his feats of strength and hardihood.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Among these, the most formidable was a burly, roaring, roystering blade, of the name of Abraham, or, according to the Dutch abbreviation, Brom Van Brunt, the hero of the country round, which rang with his feats of strength and hardihood.
