used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FOILING A HIGHWAYMAN.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Some heroes are represented as startled by nothing, and afraid of nothing; but though Andy was unusually self-possessed for his years, he was not above the ordinary emotions of humanity.
admittingverbUS /ædˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading I feel no hesitation in admitting that he felt far from comfortable.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Some heroes are represented as startled by nothing, and afraid of nothing; but though Andy was unusually self-possessed for his years, he was not above the ordinary emotions of humanity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Still, he did not lose his presence of mind utterly, nor was he willing to surrender at discretion, though it did occur to him that he was in an uncommonly tight place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some heroes are represented as startled by nothing, and afraid of nothing; but though Andy was unusually self-possessed for his years, he was not above the ordinary emotions of humanity.
Andy
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From this reading Of course Andy was startled when he saw the pistol in close proximity to his head.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some heroes are represented as startled by nothing, and afraid of nothing; but though Andy was unusually self-possessed for his years, he was not above the ordinary emotions of humanity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some heroes are represented as startled by nothing, and afraid of nothing; but though Andy was unusually self-possessed for his years, he was not above the ordinary emotions of humanity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Still, he did not lose his presence of mind utterly, nor was he willing to surrender at discretion, though it did occur to him that he was in an uncommonly tight place.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Some heroes are represented as startled by nothing, and afraid of nothing; but though Andy was unusually self-possessed for his years, he was not above the ordinary emotions of humanity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Some heroes are represented as startled by nothing, and afraid of nothing; but though Andy was unusually self-possessed for his years, he was not above the ordinary emotions of humanity.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Of course Andy was startled when he saw the pistol in close proximity to his head.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading I feel no hesitation in admitting that he felt far from comfortable.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course Andy was startled when he saw the pistol in close proximity to his head.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Still, he did not lose his presence of mind utterly, nor was he willing to surrender at discretion, though it did occur to him that he was in an uncommonly tight place.
discretionnounUS /dɪˈskreʃən/
freedom to act or judge on one's own
From this reading Still, he did not lose his presence of mind utterly, nor was he willing to surrender at discretion, though it did occur to him that he was in an uncommonly tight place.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading Some heroes are represented as startled by nothing, and afraid of nothing; but though Andy was unusually self-possessed for his years, he was not above the ordinary emotions of humanity.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I feel no hesitation in admitting that he felt far from comfortable.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I feel no hesitation in admitting that he felt far from comfortable.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I feel no hesitation in admitting that he felt far from comfortable.
FOILINGnounUS /ˈfɔɪlɪŋ/
an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts
From this reading FOILING A HIGHWAYMAN.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Some heroes are represented as startled by nothing, and afraid of nothing; but though Andy was unusually self-possessed for his years, he was not above the ordinary emotions of humanity.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I feel no hesitation in admitting that he felt far from comfortable.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course Andy was startled when he saw the pistol in close proximity to his head.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Of course Andy was startled when he saw the pistol in close proximity to his head.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Some heroes are represented as startled by nothing, and afraid of nothing; but though Andy was unusually self-possessed for his years, he was not above the ordinary emotions of humanity.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading I feel no hesitation in admitting that he felt far from comfortable.
HIGHWAYMANnoun
a holdup man who stops a vehicle and steals from it
From this reading FOILING A HIGHWAYMAN.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Still, he did not lose his presence of mind utterly, nor was he willing to surrender at discretion, though it did occur to him that he was in an uncommonly tight place.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course Andy was startled when he saw the pistol in close proximity to his head.
the quality of being humane
From this reading Some heroes are represented as startled by nothing, and afraid of nothing; but though Andy was unusually self-possessed for his years, he was not above the ordinary emotions of humanity.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I feel no hesitation in admitting that he felt far from comfortable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of course Andy was startled when he saw the pistol in close proximity to his head.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Still, he did not lose his presence of mind utterly, nor was he willing to surrender at discretion, though it did occur to him that he was in an uncommonly tight place.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Still, he did not lose his presence of mind utterly, nor was he willing to surrender at discretion, though it did occur to him that he was in an uncommonly tight place.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Still, he did not lose his presence of mind utterly, nor was he willing to surrender at discretion, though it did occur to him that he was in an uncommonly tight place.
not any; not one
From this reading I feel no hesitation in admitting that he felt far from comfortable.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Still, he did not lose his presence of mind utterly, nor was he willing to surrender at discretion, though it did occur to him that he was in an uncommonly tight place.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Some heroes are represented as startled by nothing, and afraid of nothing; but though Andy was unusually self-possessed for his years, he was not above the ordinary emotions of humanity.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Some heroes are represented as startled by nothing, and afraid of nothing; but though Andy was unusually self-possessed for his years, he was not above the ordinary emotions of humanity.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading Still, he did not lose his presence of mind utterly, nor was he willing to surrender at discretion, though it did occur to him that he was in an uncommonly tight place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course Andy was startled when he saw the pistol in close proximity to his head.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Some heroes are represented as startled by nothing, and afraid of nothing; but though Andy was unusually self-possessed for his years, he was not above the ordinary emotions of humanity.
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading Of course Andy was startled when he saw the pistol in close proximity to his head.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Still, he did not lose his presence of mind utterly, nor was he willing to surrender at discretion, though it did occur to him that he was in an uncommonly tight place.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Still, he did not lose his presence of mind utterly, nor was he willing to surrender at discretion, though it did occur to him that he was in an uncommonly tight place.
proximitynounUS /prɑːkˈsɪməti/
the property of being close together
From this reading Of course Andy was startled when he saw the pistol in close proximity to his head.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading Some heroes are represented as startled by nothing, and afraid of nothing; but though Andy was unusually self-possessed for his years, he was not above the ordinary emotions of humanity.
cut with a saw
From this reading Of course Andy was startled when he saw the pistol in close proximity to his head.
self-possessedadjective
in full control of your faculties
From this reading Some heroes are represented as startled by nothing, and afraid of nothing; but though Andy was unusually self-possessed for his years, he was not above the ordinary emotions of humanity.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some heroes are represented as startled by nothing, and afraid of nothing; but though Andy was unusually self-possessed for his years, he was not above the ordinary emotions of humanity.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Of course Andy was startled when he saw the pistol in close proximity to his head.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, he did not lose his presence of mind utterly, nor was he willing to surrender at discretion, though it did occur to him that he was in an uncommonly tight place.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading Still, he did not lose his presence of mind utterly, nor was he willing to surrender at discretion, though it did occur to him that he was in an uncommonly tight place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I feel no hesitation in admitting that he felt far from comfortable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of course Andy was startled when he saw the pistol in close proximity to his head.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Some heroes are represented as startled by nothing, and afraid of nothing; but though Andy was unusually self-possessed for his years, he was not above the ordinary emotions of humanity.
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading Still, he did not lose his presence of mind utterly, nor was he willing to surrender at discretion, though it did occur to him that he was in an uncommonly tight place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of course Andy was startled when he saw the pistol in close proximity to his head.
uncommonlyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːmənli/
exceptionally
From this reading Still, he did not lose his presence of mind utterly, nor was he willing to surrender at discretion, though it did occur to him that he was in an uncommonly tight place.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading Some heroes are represented as startled by nothing, and afraid of nothing; but though Andy was unusually self-possessed for his years, he was not above the ordinary emotions of humanity.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Still, he did not lose his presence of mind utterly, nor was he willing to surrender at discretion, though it did occur to him that he was in an uncommonly tight place.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course Andy was startled when he saw the pistol in close proximity to his head.
at the time that
From this reading Of course Andy was startled when he saw the pistol in close proximity to his head.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Still, he did not lose his presence of mind utterly, nor was he willing to surrender at discretion, though it did occur to him that he was in an uncommonly tight place.
a late time of life
From this reading Some heroes are represented as startled by nothing, and afraid of nothing; but though Andy was unusually self-possessed for his years, he was not above the ordinary emotions of humanity.
