used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ben, who reached a height of six feet one, towered above his small antagonist as the spire of Trinity Church towers above surrounding buildings.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Ben, who reached a height of six feet one, towered above his small antagonist as the spire of Trinity Church towers above surrounding buildings.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading EVEN Gerald felt rather alarmed when he saw the two contestants facing each other.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A difference of six inches makes the difference between a tall man and a short one.
antagonistnounUS /ænˈtæɡənəst/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading Ben, who reached a height of six feet one, towered above his small antagonist as the spire of Trinity Church towers above surrounding buildings.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ben, who reached a height of six feet one, towered above his small antagonist as the spire of Trinity Church towers above surrounding buildings.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Ben, who reached a height of six feet one, towered above his small antagonist as the spire of Trinity Church towers above surrounding buildings.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A difference of six inches makes the difference between a tall man and a short one.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Ben, who reached a height of six feet one, towered above his small antagonist as the spire of Trinity Church towers above surrounding buildings.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Ben, who reached a height of six feet one, towered above his small antagonist as the spire of Trinity Church towers above surrounding buildings.
contestantsnounUS /kənˈtestənts/
plural of “contestant” — a person who participates in competitions
From this reading EVEN Gerald felt rather alarmed when he saw the two contestants facing each other.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading A difference of six inches makes the difference between a tall man and a short one.
increase twofold
From this reading Why is it that a man of six feet looks double the size of a man of five, though in reality only one fifth larger?
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading EVEN Gerald felt rather alarmed when he saw the two contestants facing each other.
divisible by two
From this reading EVEN Gerald felt rather alarmed when he saw the two contestants facing each other.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading EVEN Gerald felt rather alarmed when he saw the two contestants facing each other.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Ben, who reached a height of six feet one, towered above his small antagonist as the spire of Trinity Church towers above surrounding buildings.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading EVEN Gerald felt rather alarmed when he saw the two contestants facing each other.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading Why is it that a man of six feet looks double the size of a man of five, though in reality only one fifth larger?
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Why is it that a man of six feet looks double the size of a man of five, though in reality only one fifth larger?
Gerald
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From this reading EVEN Gerald felt rather alarmed when he saw the two contestants facing each other.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading EVEN Gerald felt rather alarmed when he saw the two contestants facing each other.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Ben, who reached a height of six feet one, towered above his small antagonist as the spire of Trinity Church towers above surrounding buildings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ben, who reached a height of six feet one, towered above his small antagonist as the spire of Trinity Church towers above surrounding buildings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Why is it that a man of six feet looks double the size of a man of five, though in reality only one fifth larger?
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading A difference of six inches makes the difference between a tall man and a short one.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Why is it that a man of six feet looks double the size of a man of five, though in reality only one fifth larger?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Why is it that a man of six feet looks double the size of a man of five, though in reality only one fifth larger?
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Why is it that a man of six feet looks double the size of a man of five, though in reality only one fifth larger?
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Why is it that a man of six feet looks double the size of a man of five, though in reality only one fifth larger?
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading A difference of six inches makes the difference between a tall man and a short one.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A difference of six inches makes the difference between a tall man and a short one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ben, who reached a height of six feet one, towered above his small antagonist as the spire of Trinity Church towers above surrounding buildings.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Ben, who reached a height of six feet one, towered above his small antagonist as the spire of Trinity Church towers above surrounding buildings.
and nothing more
From this reading Why is it that a man of six feet looks double the size of a man of five, though in reality only one fifth larger?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading EVEN Gerald felt rather alarmed when he saw the two contestants facing each other.
on the contrary
From this reading EVEN Gerald felt rather alarmed when he saw the two contestants facing each other.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Ben, who reached a height of six feet one, towered above his small antagonist as the spire of Trinity Church towers above surrounding buildings.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading Why is it that a man of six feet looks double the size of a man of five, though in reality only one fifth larger?
cut with a saw
From this reading EVEN Gerald felt rather alarmed when he saw the two contestants facing each other.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading SCIENCE VERSUS STRENGTH.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading A difference of six inches makes the difference between a tall man and a short one.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Ben, who reached a height of six feet one, towered above his small antagonist as the spire of Trinity Church towers above surrounding buildings.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading Why is it that a man of six feet looks double the size of a man of five, though in reality only one fifth larger?
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Ben, who reached a height of six feet one, towered above his small antagonist as the spire of Trinity Church towers above surrounding buildings.
spirenounUS /spaɪr/
a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top
From this reading Ben, who reached a height of six feet one, towered above his small antagonist as the spire of Trinity Church towers above surrounding buildings.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading SCIENCE VERSUS STRENGTH.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading Ben, who reached a height of six feet one, towered above his small antagonist as the spire of Trinity Church towers above surrounding buildings.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading A difference of six inches makes the difference between a tall man and a short one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Why is it that a man of six feet looks double the size of a man of five, though in reality only one fifth larger?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EVEN Gerald felt rather alarmed when he saw the two contestants facing each other.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Why is it that a man of six feet looks double the size of a man of five, though in reality only one fifth larger?
toweredverbUS /ˈtaʊərd/
past form of “tower” — appear very large or occupy a commanding position
From this reading Ben, who reached a height of six feet one, towered above his small antagonist as the spire of Trinity Church towers above surrounding buildings.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Ben, who reached a height of six feet one, towered above his small antagonist as the spire of Trinity Church towers above surrounding buildings.
TrinitynounUS /ˈtrɪnəti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Ben, who reached a height of six feet one, towered above his small antagonist as the spire of Trinity Church towers above surrounding buildings.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading EVEN Gerald felt rather alarmed when he saw the two contestants facing each other.
VERSUS
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From this reading SCIENCE VERSUS STRENGTH.
at the time that
From this reading EVEN Gerald felt rather alarmed when he saw the two contestants facing each other.
which person or people
From this reading Ben, who reached a height of six feet one, towered above his small antagonist as the spire of Trinity Church towers above surrounding buildings.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why is it that a man of six feet looks double the size of a man of five, though in reality only one fifth larger?
