used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a big young man, tall and large of limb.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading JOHN Ten days after Mr. Scobell's visit to General Poineau, John, Prince of Mervo, ignorant of the greatness so soon to be thrust upon him, was strolling thoughtfully along one of the main thoroughfares of that outpost of civilization, Jersey City.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading JOHN Ten days after Mr. Scobell's visit to General Poineau, John, Prince of Mervo, ignorant of the greatness so soon to be thrust upon him, was strolling thoughtfully along one of the main thoroughfares of that outpost of civilization, Jersey City.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His face wore an expression of invincible good-humor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was a big young man, tall and large of limb.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading JOHN Ten days after Mr. Scobell's visit to General Poineau, John, Prince of Mervo, ignorant of the greatness so soon to be thrust upon him, was strolling thoughtfully along one of the main thoroughfares of that outpost of civilization, Jersey City.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was a big young man, tall and large of limb.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His shoulders especially were of the massive type expressly designed by nature for driving wide gaps in the opposing line on the gridiron.
center-rushes
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From this reading He looked like one of nature's center-rushes, and had, indeed, played in that position for Harvard during two strenuous seasons.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading JOHN Ten days after Mr. Scobell's visit to General Poineau, John, Prince of Mervo, ignorant of the greatness so soon to be thrust upon him, was strolling thoughtfully along one of the main thoroughfares of that outpost of civilization, Jersey City.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading JOHN Ten days after Mr. Scobell's visit to General Poineau, John, Prince of Mervo, ignorant of the greatness so soon to be thrust upon him, was strolling thoughtfully along one of the main thoroughfares of that outpost of civilization, Jersey City.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading JOHN Ten days after Mr. Scobell's visit to General Poineau, John, Prince of Mervo, ignorant of the greatness so soon to be thrust upon him, was strolling thoughtfully along one of the main thoroughfares of that outpost of civilization, Jersey City.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading His shoulders especially were of the massive type expressly designed by nature for driving wide gaps in the opposing line on the gridiron.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading His shoulders especially were of the massive type expressly designed by nature for driving wide gaps in the opposing line on the gridiron.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He looked like one of nature's center-rushes, and had, indeed, played in that position for Harvard during two strenuous seasons.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading His shoulders especially were of the massive type expressly designed by nature for driving wide gaps in the opposing line on the gridiron.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading His face wore an expression of invincible good-humor.
expresslyadverbUS /ekˈspresli/
with specific intentions; for the express purpose
From this reading His shoulders especially were of the massive type expressly designed by nature for driving wide gaps in the opposing line on the gridiron.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face wore an expression of invincible good-humor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His shoulders especially were of the massive type expressly designed by nature for driving wide gaps in the opposing line on the gridiron.
gapsnounUS /ɡæps/
plural of “gap” — a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading His shoulders especially were of the massive type expressly designed by nature for driving wide gaps in the opposing line on the gridiron.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading JOHN Ten days after Mr. Scobell's visit to General Poineau, John, Prince of Mervo, ignorant of the greatness so soon to be thrust upon him, was strolling thoughtfully along one of the main thoroughfares of that outpost of civilization, Jersey City.
good-humor
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From this reading His face wore an expression of invincible good-humor.
greatnessnounUS /ˈɡreɪtnəs/
the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence
From this reading JOHN Ten days after Mr. Scobell's visit to General Poineau, John, Prince of Mervo, ignorant of the greatness so soon to be thrust upon him, was strolling thoughtfully along one of the main thoroughfares of that outpost of civilization, Jersey City.
gridironnounUS /ˈɡrɪdaɪərn/
a cooking utensil of parallel metal bars; used to grill fish or meat
From this reading His shoulders especially were of the massive type expressly designed by nature for driving wide gaps in the opposing line on the gridiron.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He looked like one of nature's center-rushes, and had, indeed, played in that position for Harvard during two strenuous seasons.
HarvardnounUS /ˈhɑːrvərd/
a university in Massachusetts
From this reading He looked like one of nature's center-rushes, and had, indeed, played in that position for Harvard during two strenuous seasons.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a big young man, tall and large of limb.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading JOHN Ten days after Mr. Scobell's visit to General Poineau, John, Prince of Mervo, ignorant of the greatness so soon to be thrust upon him, was strolling thoughtfully along one of the main thoroughfares of that outpost of civilization, Jersey City.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His shoulders especially were of the massive type expressly designed by nature for driving wide gaps in the opposing line on the gridiron.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading JOHN Ten days after Mr. Scobell's visit to General Poineau, John, Prince of Mervo, ignorant of the greatness so soon to be thrust upon him, was strolling thoughtfully along one of the main thoroughfares of that outpost of civilization, Jersey City.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His shoulders especially were of the massive type expressly designed by nature for driving wide gaps in the opposing line on the gridiron.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He looked like one of nature's center-rushes, and had, indeed, played in that position for Harvard during two strenuous seasons.
invincibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪnsəbəl/
incapable of being overcome or subdued
From this reading His face wore an expression of invincible good-humor.
JerseynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrzi/
a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading JOHN Ten days after Mr. Scobell's visit to General Poineau, John, Prince of Mervo, ignorant of the greatness so soon to be thrust upon him, was strolling thoughtfully along one of the main thoroughfares of that outpost of civilization, Jersey City.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading JOHN Ten days after Mr. Scobell's visit to General Poineau, John, Prince of Mervo, ignorant of the greatness so soon to be thrust upon him, was strolling thoughtfully along one of the main thoroughfares of that outpost of civilization, Jersey City.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was a big young man, tall and large of limb.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He looked like one of nature's center-rushes, and had, indeed, played in that position for Harvard during two strenuous seasons.
limbnounUS /lɪm/
one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading He was a big young man, tall and large of limb.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading His shoulders especially were of the massive type expressly designed by nature for driving wide gaps in the opposing line on the gridiron.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked like one of nature's center-rushes, and had, indeed, played in that position for Harvard during two strenuous seasons.
most important element
From this reading JOHN Ten days after Mr. Scobell's visit to General Poineau, John, Prince of Mervo, ignorant of the greatness so soon to be thrust upon him, was strolling thoughtfully along one of the main thoroughfares of that outpost of civilization, Jersey City.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a big young man, tall and large of limb.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading His shoulders especially were of the massive type expressly designed by nature for driving wide gaps in the opposing line on the gridiron.
Mervo
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From this reading JOHN Ten days after Mr. Scobell's visit to General Poineau, John, Prince of Mervo, ignorant of the greatness so soon to be thrust upon him, was strolling thoughtfully along one of the main thoroughfares of that outpost of civilization, Jersey City.
a form of address for a man
From this reading JOHN Ten days after Mr. Scobell's visit to General Poineau, John, Prince of Mervo, ignorant of the greatness so soon to be thrust upon him, was strolling thoughtfully along one of the main thoroughfares of that outpost of civilization, Jersey City.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading His shoulders especially were of the massive type expressly designed by nature for driving wide gaps in the opposing line on the gridiron.
nature'snounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He looked like one of nature's center-rushes, and had, indeed, played in that position for Harvard during two strenuous seasons.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JOHN Ten days after Mr. Scobell's visit to General Poineau, John, Prince of Mervo, ignorant of the greatness so soon to be thrust upon him, was strolling thoughtfully along one of the main thoroughfares of that outpost of civilization, Jersey City.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His shoulders especially were of the massive type expressly designed by nature for driving wide gaps in the opposing line on the gridiron.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading JOHN Ten days after Mr. Scobell's visit to General Poineau, John, Prince of Mervo, ignorant of the greatness so soon to be thrust upon him, was strolling thoughtfully along one of the main thoroughfares of that outpost of civilization, Jersey City.
opposingadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzɪŋ/
characterized by active hostility
From this reading His shoulders especially were of the massive type expressly designed by nature for driving wide gaps in the opposing line on the gridiron.
outpostnounUS /ˈaʊtpoʊst/
a station in a remote or sparsely populated location
From this reading JOHN Ten days after Mr. Scobell's visit to General Poineau, John, Prince of Mervo, ignorant of the greatness so soon to be thrust upon him, was strolling thoughtfully along one of the main thoroughfares of that outpost of civilization, Jersey City.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading He looked like one of nature's center-rushes, and had, indeed, played in that position for Harvard during two strenuous seasons.
Poineau
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From this reading JOHN Ten days after Mr. Scobell's visit to General Poineau, John, Prince of Mervo, ignorant of the greatness so soon to be thrust upon him, was strolling thoughtfully along one of the main thoroughfares of that outpost of civilization, Jersey City.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He looked like one of nature's center-rushes, and had, indeed, played in that position for Harvard during two strenuous seasons.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading JOHN Ten days after Mr. Scobell's visit to General Poineau, John, Prince of Mervo, ignorant of the greatness so soon to be thrust upon him, was strolling thoughtfully along one of the main thoroughfares of that outpost of civilization, Jersey City.
Scobell's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JOHN Ten days after Mr. Scobell's visit to General Poineau, John, Prince of Mervo, ignorant of the greatness so soon to be thrust upon him, was strolling thoughtfully along one of the main thoroughfares of that outpost of civilization, Jersey City.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading He looked like one of nature's center-rushes, and had, indeed, played in that position for Harvard during two strenuous seasons.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading His shoulders especially were of the massive type expressly designed by nature for driving wide gaps in the opposing line on the gridiron.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading JOHN Ten days after Mr. Scobell's visit to General Poineau, John, Prince of Mervo, ignorant of the greatness so soon to be thrust upon him, was strolling thoughtfully along one of the main thoroughfares of that outpost of civilization, Jersey City.
in the near future
From this reading JOHN Ten days after Mr. Scobell's visit to General Poineau, John, Prince of Mervo, ignorant of the greatness so soon to be thrust upon him, was strolling thoughtfully along one of the main thoroughfares of that outpost of civilization, Jersey City.
strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading He looked like one of nature's center-rushes, and had, indeed, played in that position for Harvard during two strenuous seasons.
strollingverbUS /ˈstroʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading JOHN Ten days after Mr. Scobell's visit to General Poineau, John, Prince of Mervo, ignorant of the greatness so soon to be thrust upon him, was strolling thoughtfully along one of the main thoroughfares of that outpost of civilization, Jersey City.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading He was a big young man, tall and large of limb.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading JOHN Ten days after Mr. Scobell's visit to General Poineau, John, Prince of Mervo, ignorant of the greatness so soon to be thrust upon him, was strolling thoughtfully along one of the main thoroughfares of that outpost of civilization, Jersey City.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JOHN Ten days after Mr. Scobell's visit to General Poineau, John, Prince of Mervo, ignorant of the greatness so soon to be thrust upon him, was strolling thoughtfully along one of the main thoroughfares of that outpost of civilization, Jersey City.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JOHN Ten days after Mr. Scobell's visit to General Poineau, John, Prince of Mervo, ignorant of the greatness so soon to be thrust upon him, was strolling thoughtfully along one of the main thoroughfares of that outpost of civilization, Jersey City.
thoroughfaresnounUS /ˈθɜːroʊferz/
plural of “thoroughfare” — a public road from one place to another
From this reading JOHN Ten days after Mr. Scobell's visit to General Poineau, John, Prince of Mervo, ignorant of the greatness so soon to be thrust upon him, was strolling thoughtfully along one of the main thoroughfares of that outpost of civilization, Jersey City.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading JOHN Ten days after Mr. Scobell's visit to General Poineau, John, Prince of Mervo, ignorant of the greatness so soon to be thrust upon him, was strolling thoughtfully along one of the main thoroughfares of that outpost of civilization, Jersey City.
push forcefully
From this reading JOHN Ten days after Mr. Scobell's visit to General Poineau, John, Prince of Mervo, ignorant of the greatness so soon to be thrust upon him, was strolling thoughtfully along one of the main thoroughfares of that outpost of civilization, Jersey City.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JOHN Ten days after Mr. Scobell's visit to General Poineau, John, Prince of Mervo, ignorant of the greatness so soon to be thrust upon him, was strolling thoughtfully along one of the main thoroughfares of that outpost of civilization, Jersey City.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He looked like one of nature's center-rushes, and had, indeed, played in that position for Harvard during two strenuous seasons.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading His shoulders especially were of the massive type expressly designed by nature for driving wide gaps in the opposing line on the gridiron.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading JOHN Ten days after Mr. Scobell's visit to General Poineau, John, Prince of Mervo, ignorant of the greatness so soon to be thrust upon him, was strolling thoughtfully along one of the main thoroughfares of that outpost of civilization, Jersey City.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading JOHN Ten days after Mr. Scobell's visit to General Poineau, John, Prince of Mervo, ignorant of the greatness so soon to be thrust upon him, was strolling thoughtfully along one of the main thoroughfares of that outpost of civilization, Jersey City.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JOHN Ten days after Mr. Scobell's visit to General Poineau, John, Prince of Mervo, ignorant of the greatness so soon to be thrust upon him, was strolling thoughtfully along one of the main thoroughfares of that outpost of civilization, Jersey City.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His shoulders especially were of the massive type expressly designed by nature for driving wide gaps in the opposing line on the gridiron.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading His shoulders especially were of the massive type expressly designed by nature for driving wide gaps in the opposing line on the gridiron.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading His face wore an expression of invincible good-humor.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He was a big young man, tall and large of limb.
