used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is fun indeed to be a hero, to know that every one you pass is gazing at you with admiration.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Or if one cannot do anything heroic, let him even do something that will bring him notoriety, and then-- "As he walks along the Boulevard, With an independent air." he may be able to appreciate the afore-mentioned sensation.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading It is fun indeed to be a hero, to know that every one you pass is gazing at you with admiration.
afore-mentioned
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From this reading Or if one cannot do anything heroic, let him even do something that will bring him notoriety, and then-- "As he walks along the Boulevard, With an independent air." he may be able to appreciate the afore-mentioned sensation.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Or if one cannot do anything heroic, let him even do something that will bring him notoriety, and then-- "As he walks along the Boulevard, With an independent air." he may be able to appreciate the afore-mentioned sensation.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Or if one cannot do anything heroic, let him even do something that will bring him notoriety, and then-- "As he walks along the Boulevard, With an independent air." he may be able to appreciate the afore-mentioned sensation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Or if one cannot do anything heroic, let him even do something that will bring him notoriety, and then-- "As he walks along the Boulevard, With an independent air." he may be able to appreciate the afore-mentioned sensation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Or if one cannot do anything heroic, let him even do something that will bring him notoriety, and then-- "As he walks along the Boulevard, With an independent air." he may be able to appreciate the afore-mentioned sensation.
any thing at all
From this reading Or if one cannot do anything heroic, let him even do something that will bring him notoriety, and then-- "As he walks along the Boulevard, With an independent air." he may be able to appreciate the afore-mentioned sensation.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading Or if one cannot do anything heroic, let him even do something that will bring him notoriety, and then-- "As he walks along the Boulevard, With an independent air." he may be able to appreciate the afore-mentioned sensation.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading There was no boulevard at West Point, but the area in barracks served the purpose, and Mark could not help noticing that as he went the yearlings were gazing enviously at him, and the plebes with undisguised admiration.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Or if one cannot do anything heroic, let him even do something that will bring him notoriety, and then-- "As he walks along the Boulevard, With an independent air." he may be able to appreciate the afore-mentioned sensation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is fun indeed to be a hero, to know that every one you pass is gazing at you with admiration.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading He hurried upstairs to avoid that, and found that he had leaped, as the phrase has it, from the frying pan to the fire.
barracksnounUS /ˈbærəks/
plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading There was no boulevard at West Point, but the area in barracks served the purpose, and Mark could not help noticing that as he went the yearlings were gazing enviously at him, and the plebes with undisguised admiration.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is fun indeed to be a hero, to know that every one you pass is gazing at you with admiration.
BoulevardnounUS /ˈbʊləvɑːrd/
a wide street or thoroughfare
From this reading Or if one cannot do anything heroic, let him even do something that will bring him notoriety, and then-- "As he walks along the Boulevard, With an independent air." he may be able to appreciate the afore-mentioned sensation.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Or if one cannot do anything heroic, let him even do something that will bring him notoriety, and then-- "As he walks along the Boulevard, With an independent air." he may be able to appreciate the afore-mentioned sensation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was no boulevard at West Point, but the area in barracks served the purpose, and Mark could not help noticing that as he went the yearlings were gazing enviously at him, and the plebes with undisguised admiration.
cannot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Or if one cannot do anything heroic, let him even do something that will bring him notoriety, and then-- "As he walks along the Boulevard, With an independent air." he may be able to appreciate the afore-mentioned sensation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There was no boulevard at West Point, but the area in barracks served the purpose, and Mark could not help noticing that as he went the yearlings were gazing enviously at him, and the plebes with undisguised admiration.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Or if one cannot do anything heroic, let him even do something that will bring him notoriety, and then-- "As he walks along the Boulevard, With an independent air." he may be able to appreciate the afore-mentioned sensation.
enviouslyadverbUS /ˈenviəsli/
with jealousy; in an envious manner
From this reading There was no boulevard at West Point, but the area in barracks served the purpose, and Mark could not help noticing that as he went the yearlings were gazing enviously at him, and the plebes with undisguised admiration.
divisible by two
From this reading Or if one cannot do anything heroic, let him even do something that will bring him notoriety, and then-- "As he walks along the Boulevard, With an independent air." he may be able to appreciate the afore-mentioned sensation.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It is fun indeed to be a hero, to know that every one you pass is gazing at you with admiration.
start firing a weapon
From this reading He hurried upstairs to avoid that, and found that he had leaped, as the phrase has it, from the frying pan to the fire.
set up or found
From this reading He hurried upstairs to avoid that, and found that he had leaped, as the phrase has it, from the frying pan to the fire.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He hurried upstairs to avoid that, and found that he had leaped, as the phrase has it, from the frying pan to the fire.
fryingnounUS /ˈfraɪɪŋ/
cooking in fat or oil in a pan or griddle
From this reading He hurried upstairs to avoid that, and found that he had leaped, as the phrase has it, from the frying pan to the fire.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading It is fun indeed to be a hero, to know that every one you pass is gazing at you with admiration.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading It is fun indeed to be a hero, to know that every one you pass is gazing at you with admiration.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He hurried upstairs to avoid that, and found that he had leaped, as the phrase has it, from the frying pan to the fire.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He hurried upstairs to avoid that, and found that he had leaped, as the phrase has it, from the frying pan to the fire.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Or if one cannot do anything heroic, let him even do something that will bring him notoriety, and then-- "As he walks along the Boulevard, With an independent air." he may be able to appreciate the afore-mentioned sensation.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading There was no boulevard at West Point, but the area in barracks served the purpose, and Mark could not help noticing that as he went the yearlings were gazing enviously at him, and the plebes with undisguised admiration.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading It is fun indeed to be a hero, to know that every one you pass is gazing at you with admiration.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading Or if one cannot do anything heroic, let him even do something that will bring him notoriety, and then-- "As he walks along the Boulevard, With an independent air." he may be able to appreciate the afore-mentioned sensation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Or if one cannot do anything heroic, let him even do something that will bring him notoriety, and then-- "As he walks along the Boulevard, With an independent air." he may be able to appreciate the afore-mentioned sensation.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading He hurried upstairs to avoid that, and found that he had leaped, as the phrase has it, from the frying pan to the fire.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Or if one cannot do anything heroic, let him even do something that will bring him notoriety, and then-- "As he walks along the Boulevard, With an independent air." he may be able to appreciate the afore-mentioned sensation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SEVEN IN SESSION.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It is fun indeed to be a hero, to know that every one you pass is gazing at you with admiration.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading Or if one cannot do anything heroic, let him even do something that will bring him notoriety, and then-- "As he walks along the Boulevard, With an independent air." he may be able to appreciate the afore-mentioned sensation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is fun indeed to be a hero, to know that every one you pass is gazing at you with admiration.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is fun indeed to be a hero, to know that every one you pass is gazing at you with admiration.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It is fun indeed to be a hero, to know that every one you pass is gazing at you with admiration.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading He hurried upstairs to avoid that, and found that he had leaped, as the phrase has it, from the frying pan to the fire.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Or if one cannot do anything heroic, let him even do something that will bring him notoriety, and then-- "As he walks along the Boulevard, With an independent air." he may be able to appreciate the afore-mentioned sensation.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading There was no boulevard at West Point, but the area in barracks served the purpose, and Mark could not help noticing that as he went the yearlings were gazing enviously at him, and the plebes with undisguised admiration.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Or if one cannot do anything heroic, let him even do something that will bring him notoriety, and then-- "As he walks along the Boulevard, With an independent air." he may be able to appreciate the afore-mentioned sensation.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no boulevard at West Point, but the area in barracks served the purpose, and Mark could not help noticing that as he went the yearlings were gazing enviously at him, and the plebes with undisguised admiration.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was no boulevard at West Point, but the area in barracks served the purpose, and Mark could not help noticing that as he went the yearlings were gazing enviously at him, and the plebes with undisguised admiration.
noticingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading There was no boulevard at West Point, but the area in barracks served the purpose, and Mark could not help noticing that as he went the yearlings were gazing enviously at him, and the plebes with undisguised admiration.
notorietynounUS /ˌnoʊtərˈaɪəti/
the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality
From this reading Or if one cannot do anything heroic, let him even do something that will bring him notoriety, and then-- "As he walks along the Boulevard, With an independent air." he may be able to appreciate the afore-mentioned sensation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is fun indeed to be a hero, to know that every one you pass is gazing at you with admiration.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Or if one cannot do anything heroic, let him even do something that will bring him notoriety, and then-- "As he walks along the Boulevard, With an independent air." he may be able to appreciate the afore-mentioned sensation.
panverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading He hurried upstairs to avoid that, and found that he had leaped, as the phrase has it, from the frying pan to the fire.
go across or through
From this reading It is fun indeed to be a hero, to know that every one you pass is gazing at you with admiration.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading He hurried upstairs to avoid that, and found that he had leaped, as the phrase has it, from the frying pan to the fire.
plebes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was no boulevard at West Point, but the area in barracks served the purpose, and Mark could not help noticing that as he went the yearlings were gazing enviously at him, and the plebes with undisguised admiration.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading There was no boulevard at West Point, but the area in barracks served the purpose, and Mark could not help noticing that as he went the yearlings were gazing enviously at him, and the plebes with undisguised admiration.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading There was no boulevard at West Point, but the area in barracks served the purpose, and Mark could not help noticing that as he went the yearlings were gazing enviously at him, and the plebes with undisguised admiration.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Or if one cannot do anything heroic, let him even do something that will bring him notoriety, and then-- "As he walks along the Boulevard, With an independent air." he may be able to appreciate the afore-mentioned sensation.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading There was no boulevard at West Point, but the area in barracks served the purpose, and Mark could not help noticing that as he went the yearlings were gazing enviously at him, and the plebes with undisguised admiration.
SESSIONnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading THE SEVEN IN SESSION.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading THE SEVEN IN SESSION.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Or if one cannot do anything heroic, let him even do something that will bring him notoriety, and then-- "As he walks along the Boulevard, With an independent air." he may be able to appreciate the afore-mentioned sensation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is fun indeed to be a hero, to know that every one you pass is gazing at you with admiration.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SEVEN IN SESSION.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Or if one cannot do anything heroic, let him even do something that will bring him notoriety, and then-- "As he walks along the Boulevard, With an independent air." he may be able to appreciate the afore-mentioned sensation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no boulevard at West Point, but the area in barracks served the purpose, and Mark could not help noticing that as he went the yearlings were gazing enviously at him, and the plebes with undisguised admiration.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is fun indeed to be a hero, to know that every one you pass is gazing at you with admiration.
undisguisedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪsˈɡaɪzd/
plain to see
From this reading There was no boulevard at West Point, but the area in barracks served the purpose, and Mark could not help noticing that as he went the yearlings were gazing enviously at him, and the plebes with undisguised admiration.
on a floor above
From this reading He hurried upstairs to avoid that, and found that he had leaped, as the phrase has it, from the frying pan to the fire.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Or if one cannot do anything heroic, let him even do something that will bring him notoriety, and then-- "As he walks along the Boulevard, With an independent air." he may be able to appreciate the afore-mentioned sensation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no boulevard at West Point, but the area in barracks served the purpose, and Mark could not help noticing that as he went the yearlings were gazing enviously at him, and the plebes with undisguised admiration.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading There was no boulevard at West Point, but the area in barracks served the purpose, and Mark could not help noticing that as he went the yearlings were gazing enviously at him, and the plebes with undisguised admiration.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was no boulevard at West Point, but the area in barracks served the purpose, and Mark could not help noticing that as he went the yearlings were gazing enviously at him, and the plebes with undisguised admiration.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading There was no boulevard at West Point, but the area in barracks served the purpose, and Mark could not help noticing that as he went the yearlings were gazing enviously at him, and the plebes with undisguised admiration.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Or if one cannot do anything heroic, let him even do something that will bring him notoriety, and then-- "As he walks along the Boulevard, With an independent air." he may be able to appreciate the afore-mentioned sensation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is fun indeed to be a hero, to know that every one you pass is gazing at you with admiration.
yearlingsnounUS /ˈjɜːrlɪŋz/
plural of “yearling” — a young child
From this reading There was no boulevard at West Point, but the area in barracks served the purpose, and Mark could not help noticing that as he went the yearlings were gazing enviously at him, and the plebes with undisguised admiration.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It is fun indeed to be a hero, to know that every one you pass is gazing at you with admiration.
