used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At this same instant a bang on the oak from a large pistol butt--so high up that it revealed it was held in the hand of a giant or a man on horseback, who had his reasons for not dismounting--fairly shook the massive door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OUT AND AWAY.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A second blow quickened his step, and he even smiled as if the peculiarity of its stroke were a well-known signal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this same instant a bang on the oak from a large pistol butt--so high up that it revealed it was held in the hand of a giant or a man on horseback, who had his reasons for not dismounting--fairly shook the massive door.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OUT AND AWAY.
bangverbUS /bæŋ/
strike violently
From this reading At this same instant a bang on the oak from a large pistol butt--so high up that it revealed it was held in the hand of a giant or a man on horseback, who had his reasons for not dismounting--fairly shook the massive door.
exhale hard
From this reading A second blow quickened his step, and he even smiled as if the peculiarity of its stroke were a well-known signal.
buttverbUS /bʌt/
lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading At this same instant a bang on the oak from a large pistol butt--so high up that it revealed it was held in the hand of a giant or a man on horseback, who had his reasons for not dismounting--fairly shook the massive door.
Camote
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From this reading Tío Camote, however reluctant, was forced to obey.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading "Landlord, go challenge the newcomer," said Oliver.
dismounting
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From this reading At this same instant a bang on the oak from a large pistol butt--so high up that it revealed it was held in the hand of a giant or a man on horseback, who had his reasons for not dismounting--fairly shook the massive door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading At this same instant a bang on the oak from a large pistol butt--so high up that it revealed it was held in the hand of a giant or a man on horseback, who had his reasons for not dismounting--fairly shook the massive door.
divisible by two
From this reading A second blow quickened his step, and he even smiled as if the peculiarity of its stroke were a well-known signal.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading At this same instant a bang on the oak from a large pistol butt--so high up that it revealed it was held in the hand of a giant or a man on horseback, who had his reasons for not dismounting--fairly shook the massive door.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At this same instant a bang on the oak from a large pistol butt--so high up that it revealed it was held in the hand of a giant or a man on horseback, who had his reasons for not dismounting--fairly shook the massive door.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Tío Camote, however reluctant, was forced to obey.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At this same instant a bang on the oak from a large pistol butt--so high up that it revealed it was held in the hand of a giant or a man on horseback, who had his reasons for not dismounting--fairly shook the massive door.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading At this same instant a bang on the oak from a large pistol butt--so high up that it revealed it was held in the hand of a giant or a man on horseback, who had his reasons for not dismounting--fairly shook the massive door.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Landlord, go challenge the newcomer," said Oliver.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At this same instant a bang on the oak from a large pistol butt--so high up that it revealed it was held in the hand of a giant or a man on horseback, who had his reasons for not dismounting--fairly shook the massive door.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading At this same instant a bang on the oak from a large pistol butt--so high up that it revealed it was held in the hand of a giant or a man on horseback, who had his reasons for not dismounting--fairly shook the massive door.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A second blow quickened his step, and he even smiled as if the peculiarity of its stroke were a well-known signal.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading At this same instant a bang on the oak from a large pistol butt--so high up that it revealed it was held in the hand of a giant or a man on horseback, who had his reasons for not dismounting--fairly shook the massive door.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading At this same instant a bang on the oak from a large pistol butt--so high up that it revealed it was held in the hand of a giant or a man on horseback, who had his reasons for not dismounting--fairly shook the massive door.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At this same instant a bang on the oak from a large pistol butt--so high up that it revealed it was held in the hand of a giant or a man on horseback, who had his reasons for not dismounting--fairly shook the massive door.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading At this same instant a bang on the oak from a large pistol butt--so high up that it revealed it was held in the hand of a giant or a man on horseback, who had his reasons for not dismounting--fairly shook the massive door.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Tío Camote, however reluctant, was forced to obey.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A second blow quickened his step, and he even smiled as if the peculiarity of its stroke were a well-known signal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At this same instant a bang on the oak from a large pistol butt--so high up that it revealed it was held in the hand of a giant or a man on horseback, who had his reasons for not dismounting--fairly shook the massive door.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading At this same instant a bang on the oak from a large pistol butt--so high up that it revealed it was held in the hand of a giant or a man on horseback, who had his reasons for not dismounting--fairly shook the massive door.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At this same instant a bang on the oak from a large pistol butt--so high up that it revealed it was held in the hand of a giant or a man on horseback, who had his reasons for not dismounting--fairly shook the massive door.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A second blow quickened his step, and he even smiled as if the peculiarity of its stroke were a well-known signal.
LandlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading "Landlord, go challenge the newcomer," said Oliver.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At this same instant a bang on the oak from a large pistol butt--so high up that it revealed it was held in the hand of a giant or a man on horseback, who had his reasons for not dismounting--fairly shook the massive door.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading At this same instant a bang on the oak from a large pistol butt--so high up that it revealed it was held in the hand of a giant or a man on horseback, who had his reasons for not dismounting--fairly shook the massive door.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading At this same instant a bang on the oak from a large pistol butt--so high up that it revealed it was held in the hand of a giant or a man on horseback, who had his reasons for not dismounting--fairly shook the massive door.
newcomernounUS /ˈnuːkʌmər/
any new participant in some activity
From this reading "Landlord, go challenge the newcomer," said Oliver.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At this same instant a bang on the oak from a large pistol butt--so high up that it revealed it was held in the hand of a giant or a man on horseback, who had his reasons for not dismounting--fairly shook the massive door.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading At this same instant a bang on the oak from a large pistol butt--so high up that it revealed it was held in the hand of a giant or a man on horseback, who had his reasons for not dismounting--fairly shook the massive door.
be obedient to
From this reading Tío Camote, however reluctant, was forced to obey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At this same instant a bang on the oak from a large pistol butt--so high up that it revealed it was held in the hand of a giant or a man on horseback, who had his reasons for not dismounting--fairly shook the massive door.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading "Landlord, go challenge the newcomer," said Oliver.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At this same instant a bang on the oak from a large pistol butt--so high up that it revealed it was held in the hand of a giant or a man on horseback, who had his reasons for not dismounting--fairly shook the massive door.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At this same instant a bang on the oak from a large pistol butt--so high up that it revealed it was held in the hand of a giant or a man on horseback, who had his reasons for not dismounting--fairly shook the massive door.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading OUT AND AWAY.
peculiaritynounUS /pɪˌkjuːliˈerəti/
an odd or unusual characteristic
From this reading A second blow quickened his step, and he even smiled as if the peculiarity of its stroke were a well-known signal.
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading At this same instant a bang on the oak from a large pistol butt--so high up that it revealed it was held in the hand of a giant or a man on horseback, who had his reasons for not dismounting--fairly shook the massive door.
quickenedverbUS /ˈkwɪkənd/
past form of “quicken” — move faster
From this reading A second blow quickened his step, and he even smiled as if the peculiarity of its stroke were a well-known signal.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading At this same instant a bang on the oak from a large pistol butt--so high up that it revealed it was held in the hand of a giant or a man on horseback, who had his reasons for not dismounting--fairly shook the massive door.
reluctantadjectiveUS /rɪˈlʌktənt/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading Tío Camote, however reluctant, was forced to obey.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading At this same instant a bang on the oak from a large pistol butt--so high up that it revealed it was held in the hand of a giant or a man on horseback, who had his reasons for not dismounting--fairly shook the massive door.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Landlord, go challenge the newcomer," said Oliver.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At this same instant a bang on the oak from a large pistol butt--so high up that it revealed it was held in the hand of a giant or a man on horseback, who had his reasons for not dismounting--fairly shook the massive door.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A second blow quickened his step, and he even smiled as if the peculiarity of its stroke were a well-known signal.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading At this same instant a bang on the oak from a large pistol butt--so high up that it revealed it was held in the hand of a giant or a man on horseback, who had his reasons for not dismounting--fairly shook the massive door.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading A second blow quickened his step, and he even smiled as if the peculiarity of its stroke were a well-known signal.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading A second blow quickened his step, and he even smiled as if the peculiarity of its stroke were a well-known signal.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At this same instant a bang on the oak from a large pistol butt--so high up that it revealed it was held in the hand of a giant or a man on horseback, who had his reasons for not dismounting--fairly shook the massive door.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading A second blow quickened his step, and he even smiled as if the peculiarity of its stroke were a well-known signal.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading A second blow quickened his step, and he even smiled as if the peculiarity of its stroke were a well-known signal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At this same instant a bang on the oak from a large pistol butt--so high up that it revealed it was held in the hand of a giant or a man on horseback, who had his reasons for not dismounting--fairly shook the massive door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At this same instant a bang on the oak from a large pistol butt--so high up that it revealed it was held in the hand of a giant or a man on horseback, who had his reasons for not dismounting--fairly shook the massive door.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this same instant a bang on the oak from a large pistol butt--so high up that it revealed it was held in the hand of a giant or a man on horseback, who had his reasons for not dismounting--fairly shook the massive door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tío Camote, however reluctant, was forced to obey.
Tío
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tío Camote, however reluctant, was forced to obey.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At this same instant a bang on the oak from a large pistol butt--so high up that it revealed it was held in the hand of a giant or a man on horseback, who had his reasons for not dismounting--fairly shook the massive door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At this same instant a bang on the oak from a large pistol butt--so high up that it revealed it was held in the hand of a giant or a man on horseback, who had his reasons for not dismounting--fairly shook the massive door.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading A second blow quickened his step, and he even smiled as if the peculiarity of its stroke were a well-known signal.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A second blow quickened his step, and he even smiled as if the peculiarity of its stroke were a well-known signal.
which person or people
From this reading At this same instant a bang on the oak from a large pistol butt--so high up that it revealed it was held in the hand of a giant or a man on horseback, who had his reasons for not dismounting--fairly shook the massive door.
