used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I am an outdoor man myself, but I have never seen the day when I was a match for Boris Bothwell at feats of strength.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am an outdoor man myself, but I have never seen the day when I was a match for Boris Bothwell at feats of strength.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I am an outdoor man myself, but I have never seen the day when I was a match for Boris Bothwell at feats of strength.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Unusually deep in the chest and wide of shoulder, with long, well-packed arms that gave his big, sinewy hands a tremendous grip, he was not in the least muscle-bound.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Unusually deep in the chest and wide of shoulder, with long, well-packed arms that gave his big, sinewy hands a tremendous grip, he was not in the least muscle-bound.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CAPTAIN BOTHWELL INTERRUPTS As he moved into the room with his easy, vigorous stride, one could not miss the impression, of his extraordinary physical power.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I am an outdoor man myself, but I have never seen the day when I was a match for Boris Bothwell at feats of strength.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Unusually deep in the chest and wide of shoulder, with long, well-packed arms that gave his big, sinewy hands a tremendous grip, he was not in the least muscle-bound.
Boris
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From this reading I am an outdoor man myself, but I have never seen the day when I was a match for Boris Bothwell at feats of strength.
BOTHWELL
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From this reading CAPTAIN BOTHWELL INTERRUPTS As he moved into the room with his easy, vigorous stride, one could not miss the impression, of his extraordinary physical power.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading At sight of his cousin he bowed ironically, with the most genial of mocking smiles.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I am an outdoor man myself, but I have never seen the day when I was a match for Boris Bothwell at feats of strength.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN BOTHWELL INTERRUPTS As he moved into the room with his easy, vigorous stride, one could not miss the impression, of his extraordinary physical power.
championnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiən/
someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading In my junior year I was the champion intercollegiate sprinter of the Pacific coast, but I have done a fifty with Bothwell for no less a stake than my life, and not gained two feet on the man.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading Unusually deep in the chest and wide of shoulder, with long, well-packed arms that gave his big, sinewy hands a tremendous grip, he was not in the least muscle-bound.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading In my junior year I was the champion intercollegiate sprinter of the Pacific coast, but I have done a fifty with Bothwell for no less a stake than my life, and not gained two feet on the man.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading CAPTAIN BOTHWELL INTERRUPTS As he moved into the room with his easy, vigorous stride, one could not miss the impression, of his extraordinary physical power.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading At sight of his cousin he bowed ironically, with the most genial of mocking smiles.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I am an outdoor man myself, but I have never seen the day when I was a match for Boris Bothwell at feats of strength.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Unusually deep in the chest and wide of shoulder, with long, well-packed arms that gave his big, sinewy hands a tremendous grip, he was not in the least muscle-bound.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading In my junior year I was the champion intercollegiate sprinter of the Pacific coast, but I have done a fifty with Bothwell for no less a stake than my life, and not gained two feet on the man.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading CAPTAIN BOTHWELL INTERRUPTS As he moved into the room with his easy, vigorous stride, one could not miss the impression, of his extraordinary physical power.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading CAPTAIN BOTHWELL INTERRUPTS As he moved into the room with his easy, vigorous stride, one could not miss the impression, of his extraordinary physical power.
featsnounUS /fiːts/
plural of “feat” — a notable achievement
From this reading I am an outdoor man myself, but I have never seen the day when I was a match for Boris Bothwell at feats of strength.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading In my junior year I was the champion intercollegiate sprinter of the Pacific coast, but I have done a fifty with Bothwell for no less a stake than my life, and not gained two feet on the man.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading In my junior year I was the champion intercollegiate sprinter of the Pacific coast, but I have done a fifty with Bothwell for no less a stake than my life, and not gained two feet on the man.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I am an outdoor man myself, but I have never seen the day when I was a match for Boris Bothwell at feats of strength.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading In my junior year I was the champion intercollegiate sprinter of the Pacific coast, but I have done a fifty with Bothwell for no less a stake than my life, and not gained two feet on the man.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Unusually deep in the chest and wide of shoulder, with long, well-packed arms that gave his big, sinewy hands a tremendous grip, he was not in the least muscle-bound.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading At sight of his cousin he bowed ironically, with the most genial of mocking smiles.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading Unusually deep in the chest and wide of shoulder, with long, well-packed arms that gave his big, sinewy hands a tremendous grip, he was not in the least muscle-bound.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Unusually deep in the chest and wide of shoulder, with long, well-packed arms that gave his big, sinewy hands a tremendous grip, he was not in the least muscle-bound.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I am an outdoor man myself, but I have never seen the day when I was a match for Boris Bothwell at feats of strength.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CAPTAIN BOTHWELL INTERRUPTS As he moved into the room with his easy, vigorous stride, one could not miss the impression, of his extraordinary physical power.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CAPTAIN BOTHWELL INTERRUPTS As he moved into the room with his easy, vigorous stride, one could not miss the impression, of his extraordinary physical power.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am an outdoor man myself, but I have never seen the day when I was a match for Boris Bothwell at feats of strength.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading CAPTAIN BOTHWELL INTERRUPTS As he moved into the room with his easy, vigorous stride, one could not miss the impression, of his extraordinary physical power.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Unusually deep in the chest and wide of shoulder, with long, well-packed arms that gave his big, sinewy hands a tremendous grip, he was not in the least muscle-bound.
intercollegiateadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərkəˈliːdʒət/
used of competition between colleges or universities
From this reading In my junior year I was the champion intercollegiate sprinter of the Pacific coast, but I have done a fifty with Bothwell for no less a stake than my life, and not gained two feet on the man.
INTERRUPTSnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpts/
plural of “interrupt” — a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out
From this reading CAPTAIN BOTHWELL INTERRUPTS As he moved into the room with his easy, vigorous stride, one could not miss the impression, of his extraordinary physical power.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading CAPTAIN BOTHWELL INTERRUPTS As he moved into the room with his easy, vigorous stride, one could not miss the impression, of his extraordinary physical power.
ironicallyadverbUS /aɪˈrɑːnɪkli/
contrary to plan or expectation
From this reading At sight of his cousin he bowed ironically, with the most genial of mocking smiles.
juniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading In my junior year I was the champion intercollegiate sprinter of the Pacific coast, but I have done a fifty with Bothwell for no less a stake than my life, and not gained two feet on the man.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Unusually deep in the chest and wide of shoulder, with long, well-packed arms that gave his big, sinewy hands a tremendous grip, he was not in the least muscle-bound.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading In my junior year I was the champion intercollegiate sprinter of the Pacific coast, but I have done a fifty with Bothwell for no less a stake than my life, and not gained two feet on the man.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In my junior year I was the champion intercollegiate sprinter of the Pacific coast, but I have done a fifty with Bothwell for no less a stake than my life, and not gained two feet on the man.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Unusually deep in the chest and wide of shoulder, with long, well-packed arms that gave his big, sinewy hands a tremendous grip, he was not in the least muscle-bound.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I am an outdoor man myself, but I have never seen the day when I was a match for Boris Bothwell at feats of strength.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading I am an outdoor man myself, but I have never seen the day when I was a match for Boris Bothwell at feats of strength.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading CAPTAIN BOTHWELL INTERRUPTS As he moved into the room with his easy, vigorous stride, one could not miss the impression, of his extraordinary physical power.
mockingadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːkɪŋ/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading At sight of his cousin he bowed ironically, with the most genial of mocking smiles.
used to form the superlative
From this reading At sight of his cousin he bowed ironically, with the most genial of mocking smiles.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading CAPTAIN BOTHWELL INTERRUPTS As he moved into the room with his easy, vigorous stride, one could not miss the impression, of his extraordinary physical power.
muscle-boundadjective
having stiff muscles as the result of excessive exercise
From this reading Unusually deep in the chest and wide of shoulder, with long, well-packed arms that gave his big, sinewy hands a tremendous grip, he was not in the least muscle-bound.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In my junior year I was the champion intercollegiate sprinter of the Pacific coast, but I have done a fifty with Bothwell for no less a stake than my life, and not gained two feet on the man.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I am an outdoor man myself, but I have never seen the day when I was a match for Boris Bothwell at feats of strength.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I am an outdoor man myself, but I have never seen the day when I was a match for Boris Bothwell at feats of strength.
not any; not one
From this reading In my junior year I was the champion intercollegiate sprinter of the Pacific coast, but I have done a fifty with Bothwell for no less a stake than my life, and not gained two feet on the man.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading CAPTAIN BOTHWELL INTERRUPTS As he moved into the room with his easy, vigorous stride, one could not miss the impression, of his extraordinary physical power.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CAPTAIN BOTHWELL INTERRUPTS As he moved into the room with his easy, vigorous stride, one could not miss the impression, of his extraordinary physical power.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In my junior year I was the champion intercollegiate sprinter of the Pacific coast, but I have done a fifty with Bothwell for no less a stake than my life, and not gained two feet on the man.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading CAPTAIN BOTHWELL INTERRUPTS As he moved into the room with his easy, vigorous stride, one could not miss the impression, of his extraordinary physical power.
outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading I am an outdoor man myself, but I have never seen the day when I was a match for Boris Bothwell at feats of strength.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading In my junior year I was the champion intercollegiate sprinter of the Pacific coast, but I have done a fifty with Bothwell for no less a stake than my life, and not gained two feet on the man.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading CAPTAIN BOTHWELL INTERRUPTS As he moved into the room with his easy, vigorous stride, one could not miss the impression, of his extraordinary physical power.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading CAPTAIN BOTHWELL INTERRUPTS As he moved into the room with his easy, vigorous stride, one could not miss the impression, of his extraordinary physical power.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading CAPTAIN BOTHWELL INTERRUPTS As he moved into the room with his easy, vigorous stride, one could not miss the impression, of his extraordinary physical power.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I am an outdoor man myself, but I have never seen the day when I was a match for Boris Bothwell at feats of strength.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Unusually deep in the chest and wide of shoulder, with long, well-packed arms that gave his big, sinewy hands a tremendous grip, he was not in the least muscle-bound.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading At sight of his cousin he bowed ironically, with the most genial of mocking smiles.
sinewyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪnjuːi/
(of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew
From this reading Unusually deep in the chest and wide of shoulder, with long, well-packed arms that gave his big, sinewy hands a tremendous grip, he was not in the least muscle-bound.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading At sight of his cousin he bowed ironically, with the most genial of mocking smiles.
sprinternounUS /ˈsprɪntər/
someone who runs a short distance at top speed
From this reading In my junior year I was the champion intercollegiate sprinter of the Pacific coast, but I have done a fifty with Bothwell for no less a stake than my life, and not gained two feet on the man.
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading In my junior year I was the champion intercollegiate sprinter of the Pacific coast, but I have done a fifty with Bothwell for no less a stake than my life, and not gained two feet on the man.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading I am an outdoor man myself, but I have never seen the day when I was a match for Boris Bothwell at feats of strength.
stridenounUS /straɪd/
a step in walking or running
From this reading CAPTAIN BOTHWELL INTERRUPTS As he moved into the room with his easy, vigorous stride, one could not miss the impression, of his extraordinary physical power.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In my junior year I was the champion intercollegiate sprinter of the Pacific coast, but I have done a fifty with Bothwell for no less a stake than my life, and not gained two feet on the man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Unusually deep in the chest and wide of shoulder, with long, well-packed arms that gave his big, sinewy hands a tremendous grip, he was not in the least muscle-bound.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAPTAIN BOTHWELL INTERRUPTS As he moved into the room with his easy, vigorous stride, one could not miss the impression, of his extraordinary physical power.
tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Unusually deep in the chest and wide of shoulder, with long, well-packed arms that gave his big, sinewy hands a tremendous grip, he was not in the least muscle-bound.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In my junior year I was the champion intercollegiate sprinter of the Pacific coast, but I have done a fifty with Bothwell for no less a stake than my life, and not gained two feet on the man.
UnusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading Unusually deep in the chest and wide of shoulder, with long, well-packed arms that gave his big, sinewy hands a tremendous grip, he was not in the least muscle-bound.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading CAPTAIN BOTHWELL INTERRUPTS As he moved into the room with his easy, vigorous stride, one could not miss the impression, of his extraordinary physical power.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am an outdoor man myself, but I have never seen the day when I was a match for Boris Bothwell at feats of strength.
well-packed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Unusually deep in the chest and wide of shoulder, with long, well-packed arms that gave his big, sinewy hands a tremendous grip, he was not in the least muscle-bound.
at the time that
From this reading I am an outdoor man myself, but I have never seen the day when I was a match for Boris Bothwell at feats of strength.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Unusually deep in the chest and wide of shoulder, with long, well-packed arms that gave his big, sinewy hands a tremendous grip, he was not in the least muscle-bound.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CAPTAIN BOTHWELL INTERRUPTS As he moved into the room with his easy, vigorous stride, one could not miss the impression, of his extraordinary physical power.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading In my junior year I was the champion intercollegiate sprinter of the Pacific coast, but I have done a fifty with Bothwell for no less a stake than my life, and not gained two feet on the man.
