used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He knew that Jasper Grinder was an intensely passionate man when aroused, as on the occasion of the attempted caning, but he had not imagined that the man would fall into a fit while in such a condition.
(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 "Did he come out of the fit all right?" he questioned soberly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He knew that Jasper Grinder was an intensely passionate man when aroused, as on the occasion of the attempted caning, but he had not imagined that the man would fall into a fit while in such a condition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "When he came around he was as weak as a rag, and I and one of the big boys had to help him up to his room.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "When he came around he was as weak as a rag, and I and one of the big boys had to help him up to his room.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading He knew that Jasper Grinder was an intensely passionate man when aroused, as on the occasion of the attempted caning, but he had not imagined that the man would fall into a fit while in such a condition.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He knew that Jasper Grinder was an intensely passionate man when aroused, as on the occasion of the attempted caning, but he had not imagined that the man would fall into a fit while in such a condition.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading He knew that Jasper Grinder was an intensely passionate man when aroused, as on the occasion of the attempted caning, but he had not imagined that the man would fall into a fit while in such a condition.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "When he came around he was as weak as a rag, and I and one of the big boys had to help him up to his room.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "When he came around he was as weak as a rag, and I and one of the big boys had to help him up to his room.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He knew that Jasper Grinder was an intensely passionate man when aroused, as on the occasion of the attempted caning, but he had not imagined that the man would fall into a fit while in such a condition.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "When he came around he was as weak as a rag, and I and one of the big boys had to help him up to his room.
caningnounUS /ˈkeɪnɪŋ/
work made of interlaced slender branches (especially willow branches)
From this reading He knew that Jasper Grinder was an intensely passionate man when aroused, as on the occasion of the attempted caning, but he had not imagined that the man would fall into a fit while in such a condition.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Did he come out of the fit all right?" he questioned soberly.
a state at a particular time
From this reading He knew that Jasper Grinder was an intensely passionate man when aroused, as on the occasion of the attempted caning, but he had not imagined that the man would fall into a fit while in such a condition.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Dick was greatly surprised over the news which Peleg Snuggers conveyed to him.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick was greatly surprised over the news which Peleg Snuggers conveyed to him.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did he come out of the fit all right?" he questioned soberly.
DISMISSEDadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading JASPER GRINDER IS DISMISSED.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading He knew that Jasper Grinder was an intensely passionate man when aroused, as on the occasion of the attempted caning, but he had not imagined that the man would fall into a fit while in such a condition.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading He knew that Jasper Grinder was an intensely passionate man when aroused, as on the occasion of the attempted caning, but he had not imagined that the man would fall into a fit while in such a condition.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Dick was greatly surprised over the news which Peleg Snuggers conveyed to him.
GRINDERnounUS /ˈɡraɪndər/
a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States
From this reading JASPER GRINDER IS DISMISSED.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He knew that Jasper Grinder was an intensely passionate man when aroused, as on the occasion of the attempted caning, but he had not imagined that the man would fall into a fit while in such a condition.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew that Jasper Grinder was an intensely passionate man when aroused, as on the occasion of the attempted caning, but he had not imagined that the man would fall into a fit while in such a condition.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "When he came around he was as weak as a rag, and I and one of the big boys had to help him up to his room.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dick was greatly surprised over the news which Peleg Snuggers conveyed to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "When he came around he was as weak as a rag, and I and one of the big boys had to help him up to his room.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "When he came around he was as weak as a rag, and I and one of the big boys had to help him up to his room.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading He knew that Jasper Grinder was an intensely passionate man when aroused, as on the occasion of the attempted caning, but he had not imagined that the man would fall into a fit while in such a condition.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He knew that Jasper Grinder was an intensely passionate man when aroused, as on the occasion of the attempted caning, but he had not imagined that the man would fall into a fit while in such a condition.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading He knew that Jasper Grinder was an intensely passionate man when aroused, as on the occasion of the attempted caning, but he had not imagined that the man would fall into a fit while in such a condition.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He knew that Jasper Grinder was an intensely passionate man when aroused, as on the occasion of the attempted caning, but he had not imagined that the man would fall into a fit while in such a condition.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JASPER GRINDER IS DISMISSED.
JASPERnounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading JASPER GRINDER IS DISMISSED.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew that Jasper Grinder was an intensely passionate man when aroused, as on the occasion of the attempted caning, but he had not imagined that the man would fall into a fit while in such a condition.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He knew that Jasper Grinder was an intensely passionate man when aroused, as on the occasion of the attempted caning, but he had not imagined that the man would fall into a fit while in such a condition.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Dick was greatly surprised over the news which Peleg Snuggers conveyed to him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He knew that Jasper Grinder was an intensely passionate man when aroused, as on the occasion of the attempted caning, but he had not imagined that the man would fall into a fit while in such a condition.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading He knew that Jasper Grinder was an intensely passionate man when aroused, as on the occasion of the attempted caning, but he had not imagined that the man would fall into a fit while in such a condition.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He knew that Jasper Grinder was an intensely passionate man when aroused, as on the occasion of the attempted caning, but he had not imagined that the man would fall into a fit while in such a condition.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He knew that Jasper Grinder was an intensely passionate man when aroused, as on the occasion of the attempted caning, but he had not imagined that the man would fall into a fit while in such a condition.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "When he came around he was as weak as a rag, and I and one of the big boys had to help him up to his room.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Did he come out of the fit all right?" he questioned soberly.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Dick was greatly surprised over the news which Peleg Snuggers conveyed to him.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading He knew that Jasper Grinder was an intensely passionate man when aroused, as on the occasion of the attempted caning, but he had not imagined that the man would fall into a fit while in such a condition.
Peleg
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From this reading Dick was greatly surprised over the news which Peleg Snuggers conveyed to him.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Did he come out of the fit all right?" he questioned soberly.
ragnounUS /ræɡ/
a small piece of cloth or paper
From this reading "When he came around he was as weak as a rag, and I and one of the big boys had to help him up to his room.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Did he come out of the fit all right?" he questioned soberly.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "When he came around he was as weak as a rag, and I and one of the big boys had to help him up to his room.
Snuggers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dick was greatly surprised over the news which Peleg Snuggers conveyed to him.
soberlyadverbUS /ˈsoʊbərli/
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading "Did he come out of the fit all right?" he questioned soberly.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He knew that Jasper Grinder was an intensely passionate man when aroused, as on the occasion of the attempted caning, but he had not imagined that the man would fall into a fit while in such a condition.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Dick was greatly surprised over the news which Peleg Snuggers conveyed to him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew that Jasper Grinder was an intensely passionate man when aroused, as on the occasion of the attempted caning, but he had not imagined that the man would fall into a fit while in such a condition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dick was greatly surprised over the news which Peleg Snuggers conveyed to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dick was greatly surprised over the news which Peleg Snuggers conveyed to him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "When he came around he was as weak as a rag, and I and one of the big boys had to help him up to his room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dick was greatly surprised over the news which Peleg Snuggers conveyed to him.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading "When he came around he was as weak as a rag, and I and one of the big boys had to help him up to his room.
at the time that
From this reading He knew that Jasper Grinder was an intensely passionate man when aroused, as on the occasion of the attempted caning, but he had not imagined that the man would fall into a fit while in such a condition.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Dick was greatly surprised over the news which Peleg Snuggers conveyed to him.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He knew that Jasper Grinder was an intensely passionate man when aroused, as on the occasion of the attempted caning, but he had not imagined that the man would fall into a fit while in such a condition.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He knew that Jasper Grinder was an intensely passionate man when aroused, as on the occasion of the attempted caning, but he had not imagined that the man would fall into a fit while in such a condition.
