used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a year older than Ralph, and somewhat taller and heavier.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading On several occasions Ralph had had sharp words with Percy because the latter wished to do as he pleased on the bridge, against the printed rules that were posted up.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was a year older than Ralph, and somewhat taller and heavier.
arrogantadjectiveUS /ˈerəɡənt/
having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
From this reading His ways were arrogant to the last degree, and in the village he had but few friends, and these only because he generally had pocket money to spend.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On several occasions Ralph had had sharp words with Percy because the latter wished to do as he pleased on the bridge, against the printed rules that were posted up.
for the reason that
From this reading His ways were arrogant to the last degree, and in the village he had but few friends, and these only because he generally had pocket money to spend.
a youthful male person
From this reading The boy on the shore was Percy Paget, the squire's only son.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading THE QUARREL ON THE BRIDGE.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His ways were arrogant to the last degree, and in the village he had but few friends, and these only because he generally had pocket money to spend.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading His ways were arrogant to the last degree, and in the village he had but few friends, and these only because he generally had pocket money to spend.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading On several occasions Ralph had had sharp words with Percy because the latter wished to do as he pleased on the bridge, against the printed rules that were posted up.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading His ways were arrogant to the last degree, and in the village he had but few friends, and these only because he generally had pocket money to spend.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His ways were arrogant to the last degree, and in the village he had but few friends, and these only because he generally had pocket money to spend.
usually; as a rule
From this reading His ways were arrogant to the last degree, and in the village he had but few friends, and these only because he generally had pocket money to spend.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His ways were arrogant to the last degree, and in the village he had but few friends, and these only because he generally had pocket money to spend.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a year older than Ralph, and somewhat taller and heavier.
heavieradjectiveUS /ˈheviər/
comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading He was a year older than Ralph, and somewhat taller and heavier.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His ways were arrogant to the last degree, and in the village he had but few friends, and these only because he generally had pocket money to spend.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His ways were arrogant to the last degree, and in the village he had but few friends, and these only because he generally had pocket money to spend.
immediately past
From this reading His ways were arrogant to the last degree, and in the village he had but few friends, and these only because he generally had pocket money to spend.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading On several occasions Ralph had had sharp words with Percy because the latter wished to do as he pleased on the bridge, against the printed rules that were posted up.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading His ways were arrogant to the last degree, and in the village he had but few friends, and these only because he generally had pocket money to spend.
something you have to do
From this reading On several occasions Ralph had had sharp words with Percy because the latter wished to do as he pleased on the bridge, against the printed rules that were posted up.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading He was a year older than Ralph, and somewhat taller and heavier.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE QUARREL ON THE BRIDGE.
and nothing more
From this reading The boy on the shore was Percy Paget, the squire's only son.
PagetnounUS /ˈpædʒət/
English pathologist who discovered the cause of trichinosis (1814-1899)
From this reading The boy on the shore was Percy Paget, the squire's only son.
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading The boy on the shore was Percy Paget, the squire's only son.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading On several occasions Ralph had had sharp words with Percy because the latter wished to do as he pleased on the bridge, against the printed rules that were posted up.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading His ways were arrogant to the last degree, and in the village he had but few friends, and these only because he generally had pocket money to spend.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading On several occasions Ralph had had sharp words with Percy because the latter wished to do as he pleased on the bridge, against the printed rules that were posted up.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading On several occasions Ralph had had sharp words with Percy because the latter wished to do as he pleased on the bridge, against the printed rules that were posted up.
an angry dispute
From this reading THE QUARREL ON THE BRIDGE.
Ralph
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From this reading He was a year older than Ralph, and somewhat taller and heavier.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading On several occasions Ralph had had sharp words with Percy because the latter wished to do as he pleased on the bridge, against the printed rules that were posted up.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading On several occasions Ralph had had sharp words with Percy because the latter wished to do as he pleased on the bridge, against the printed rules that were posted up.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading On several occasions Ralph had had sharp words with Percy because the latter wished to do as he pleased on the bridge, against the printed rules that were posted up.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The boy on the shore was Percy Paget, the squire's only son.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He was a year older than Ralph, and somewhat taller and heavier.
a male human offspring
From this reading The boy on the shore was Percy Paget, the squire's only son.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading His ways were arrogant to the last degree, and in the village he had but few friends, and these only because he generally had pocket money to spend.
squire's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The boy on the shore was Percy Paget, the squire's only son.
talleradjectiveUS /ˈtɔːlər/
comparative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading He was a year older than Ralph, and somewhat taller and heavier.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was a year older than Ralph, and somewhat taller and heavier.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On several occasions Ralph had had sharp words with Percy because the latter wished to do as he pleased on the bridge, against the printed rules that were posted up.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE QUARREL ON THE BRIDGE.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading His ways were arrogant to the last degree, and in the village he had but few friends, and these only because he generally had pocket money to spend.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His ways were arrogant to the last degree, and in the village he had but few friends, and these only because he generally had pocket money to spend.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On several occasions Ralph had had sharp words with Percy because the latter wished to do as he pleased on the bridge, against the printed rules that were posted up.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading His ways were arrogant to the last degree, and in the village he had but few friends, and these only because he generally had pocket money to spend.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The boy on the shore was Percy Paget, the squire's only son.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading His ways were arrogant to the last degree, and in the village he had but few friends, and these only because he generally had pocket money to spend.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His ways were arrogant to the last degree, and in the village he had but few friends, and these only because he generally had pocket money to spend.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading On several occasions Ralph had had sharp words with Percy because the latter wished to do as he pleased on the bridge, against the printed rules that were posted up.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On several occasions Ralph had had sharp words with Percy because the latter wished to do as he pleased on the bridge, against the printed rules that were posted up.
the words that are spoken
From this reading On several occasions Ralph had had sharp words with Percy because the latter wished to do as he pleased on the bridge, against the printed rules that were posted up.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading He was a year older than Ralph, and somewhat taller and heavier.
