used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Six feet two inches in height and built in proportion, he was a fine figure of a man.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Despite his weight and bulk, there was nothing ungainly or awkward about him.
AFTadverbUS /æft/
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
From this reading RAKED, FORE AND AFT IN the training quarters, "Bull" Hendricks paced to and fro, his forehead creased by deep lines as he wrestled with the problems that beset him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If he had not the grace of an Apollo, he had what was better--the mighty thews and sinews of a twentieth century Hercules.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RAKED, FORE AND AFT IN the training quarters, "Bull" Hendricks paced to and fro, his forehead creased by deep lines as he wrestled with the problems that beset him.
ApollonounUS /əˈpɑːloʊ/
(Greek mythology) Greek god of light; god of prophecy and poetry and music and healing; son of Zeus and Leto; twin brother of Artemis
From this reading If he had not the grace of an Apollo, he had what was better--the mighty thews and sinews of a twentieth century Hercules.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading RAKED, FORE AND AFT IN the training quarters, "Bull" Hendricks paced to and fro, his forehead creased by deep lines as he wrestled with the problems that beset him.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading Despite his weight and bulk, there was nothing ungainly or awkward about him.
besetverbUS /bɪˈset/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading RAKED, FORE AND AFT IN the training quarters, "Bull" Hendricks paced to and fro, his forehead creased by deep lines as he wrestled with the problems that beset him.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading If he had not the grace of an Apollo, he had what was better--the mighty thews and sinews of a twentieth century Hercules.
brought into existence
From this reading His massive chest and broad shoulders were capped by a leonine head, from which looked the imperious eyes of a born leader of men.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading His massive chest and broad shoulders were capped by a leonine head, from which looked the imperious eyes of a born leader of men.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Six feet two inches in height and built in proportion, he was a fine figure of a man.
bulknounUS /bʌlk/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading Despite his weight and bulk, there was nothing ungainly or awkward about him.
BullnounUS /bʊl/
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading RAKED, FORE AND AFT IN the training quarters, "Bull" Hendricks paced to and fro, his forehead creased by deep lines as he wrestled with the problems that beset him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading RAKED, FORE AND AFT IN the training quarters, "Bull" Hendricks paced to and fro, his forehead creased by deep lines as he wrestled with the problems that beset him.
cappedadjectiveUS /kæpt/
used especially of front teeth having (artificial) crowns
From this reading His massive chest and broad shoulders were capped by a leonine head, from which looked the imperious eyes of a born leader of men.
a period of 100 years
From this reading If he had not the grace of an Apollo, he had what was better--the mighty thews and sinews of a twentieth century Hercules.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading His massive chest and broad shoulders were capped by a leonine head, from which looked the imperious eyes of a born leader of men.
creased
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From this reading RAKED, FORE AND AFT IN the training quarters, "Bull" Hendricks paced to and fro, his forehead creased by deep lines as he wrestled with the problems that beset him.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading RAKED, FORE AND AFT IN the training quarters, "Bull" Hendricks paced to and fro, his forehead creased by deep lines as he wrestled with the problems that beset him.
DespiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite his weight and bulk, there was nothing ungainly or awkward about him.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His massive chest and broad shoulders were capped by a leonine head, from which looked the imperious eyes of a born leader of men.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Six feet two inches in height and built in proportion, he was a fine figure of a man.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Six feet two inches in height and built in proportion, he was a fine figure of a man.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Six feet two inches in height and built in proportion, he was a fine figure of a man.
FOREnounUS /fɔːr/
front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading RAKED, FORE AND AFT IN the training quarters, "Bull" Hendricks paced to and fro, his forehead creased by deep lines as he wrestled with the problems that beset him.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading RAKED, FORE AND AFT IN the training quarters, "Bull" Hendricks paced to and fro, his forehead creased by deep lines as he wrestled with the problems that beset him.
fro
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From this reading RAKED, FORE AND AFT IN the training quarters, "Bull" Hendricks paced to and fro, his forehead creased by deep lines as he wrestled with the problems that beset him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His massive chest and broad shoulders were capped by a leonine head, from which looked the imperious eyes of a born leader of men.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading If he had not the grace of an Apollo, he had what was better--the mighty thews and sinews of a twentieth century Hercules.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If he had not the grace of an Apollo, he had what was better--the mighty thews and sinews of a twentieth century Hercules.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading RAKED, FORE AND AFT IN the training quarters, "Bull" Hendricks paced to and fro, his forehead creased by deep lines as he wrestled with the problems that beset him.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His massive chest and broad shoulders were capped by a leonine head, from which looked the imperious eyes of a born leader of men.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Six feet two inches in height and built in proportion, he was a fine figure of a man.
Hendricks
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From this reading RAKED, FORE AND AFT IN the training quarters, "Bull" Hendricks paced to and fro, his forehead creased by deep lines as he wrestled with the problems that beset him.
HerculesnounUS /ˈhɜːrkjəliːz/
(classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
From this reading If he had not the grace of an Apollo, he had what was better--the mighty thews and sinews of a twentieth century Hercules.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading RAKED, FORE AND AFT IN the training quarters, "Bull" Hendricks paced to and fro, his forehead creased by deep lines as he wrestled with the problems that beset him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading RAKED, FORE AND AFT IN the training quarters, "Bull" Hendricks paced to and fro, his forehead creased by deep lines as he wrestled with the problems that beset him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he had not the grace of an Apollo, he had what was better--the mighty thews and sinews of a twentieth century Hercules.
imperiousadjUS /ɪmˈpɪr.i.əs/
Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. (Hách dịch, độc đoán, kiêu kỳ.)
From this reading His massive chest and broad shoulders were capped by a leonine head, from which looked the imperious eyes of a born leader of men.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RAKED, FORE AND AFT IN the training quarters, "Bull" Hendricks paced to and fro, his forehead creased by deep lines as he wrestled with the problems that beset him.
inchesnounUS /ˈɪntʃəz/
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading Six feet two inches in height and built in proportion, he was a fine figure of a man.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading His massive chest and broad shoulders were capped by a leonine head, from which looked the imperious eyes of a born leader of men.
leonineadjective
of or characteristic of or resembling a lion
From this reading His massive chest and broad shoulders were capped by a leonine head, from which looked the imperious eyes of a born leader of men.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading RAKED, FORE AND AFT IN the training quarters, "Bull" Hendricks paced to and fro, his forehead creased by deep lines as he wrestled with the problems that beset him.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His massive chest and broad shoulders were capped by a leonine head, from which looked the imperious eyes of a born leader of men.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Six feet two inches in height and built in proportion, he was a fine figure of a man.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading His massive chest and broad shoulders were capped by a leonine head, from which looked the imperious eyes of a born leader of men.
the force of workers available
From this reading His massive chest and broad shoulders were capped by a leonine head, from which looked the imperious eyes of a born leader of men.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading If he had not the grace of an Apollo, he had what was better--the mighty thews and sinews of a twentieth century Hercules.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If he had not the grace of an Apollo, he had what was better--the mighty thews and sinews of a twentieth century Hercules.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Despite his weight and bulk, there was nothing ungainly or awkward about him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Six feet two inches in height and built in proportion, he was a fine figure of a man.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Despite his weight and bulk, there was nothing ungainly or awkward about him.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading RAKED, FORE AND AFT IN the training quarters, "Bull" Hendricks paced to and fro, his forehead creased by deep lines as he wrestled with the problems that beset him.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading RAKED, FORE AND AFT IN the training quarters, "Bull" Hendricks paced to and fro, his forehead creased by deep lines as he wrestled with the problems that beset him.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading Six feet two inches in height and built in proportion, he was a fine figure of a man.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading RAKED, FORE AND AFT IN the training quarters, "Bull" Hendricks paced to and fro, his forehead creased by deep lines as he wrestled with the problems that beset him.
RAKEDverbUS /reɪkt/
past form of “rake” — move through with or as if with a rake
From this reading RAKED, FORE AND AFT IN the training quarters, "Bull" Hendricks paced to and fro, his forehead creased by deep lines as he wrestled with the problems that beset him.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading His massive chest and broad shoulders were capped by a leonine head, from which looked the imperious eyes of a born leader of men.
sinews
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From this reading If he had not the grace of an Apollo, he had what was better--the mighty thews and sinews of a twentieth century Hercules.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Six feet two inches in height and built in proportion, he was a fine figure of a man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading RAKED, FORE AND AFT IN the training quarters, "Bull" Hendricks paced to and fro, his forehead creased by deep lines as he wrestled with the problems that beset him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RAKED, FORE AND AFT IN the training quarters, "Bull" Hendricks paced to and fro, his forehead creased by deep lines as he wrestled with the problems that beset him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Despite his weight and bulk, there was nothing ungainly or awkward about him.
thews
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From this reading If he had not the grace of an Apollo, he had what was better--the mighty thews and sinews of a twentieth century Hercules.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RAKED, FORE AND AFT IN the training quarters, "Bull" Hendricks paced to and fro, his forehead creased by deep lines as he wrestled with the problems that beset him.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading RAKED, FORE AND AFT IN the training quarters, "Bull" Hendricks paced to and fro, his forehead creased by deep lines as he wrestled with the problems that beset him.
twentiethnounUS /ˈtwentiəθ/
position 20 in a countable series of things
From this reading If he had not the grace of an Apollo, he had what was better--the mighty thews and sinews of a twentieth century Hercules.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Six feet two inches in height and built in proportion, he was a fine figure of a man.
ungainlyadjectiveUS /ənˈɡeɪnli/
lacking grace in movement or posture
From this reading Despite his weight and bulk, there was nothing ungainly or awkward about him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Six feet two inches in height and built in proportion, he was a fine figure of a man.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading Despite his weight and bulk, there was nothing ungainly or awkward about him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His massive chest and broad shoulders were capped by a leonine head, from which looked the imperious eyes of a born leader of men.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If he had not the grace of an Apollo, he had what was better--the mighty thews and sinews of a twentieth century Hercules.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His massive chest and broad shoulders were capped by a leonine head, from which looked the imperious eyes of a born leader of men.
in the company of; together with
From this reading RAKED, FORE AND AFT IN the training quarters, "Bull" Hendricks paced to and fro, his forehead creased by deep lines as he wrestled with the problems that beset him.
wrestledverbUS /ˈresəld/
past form of “wrestle” — combat to overcome an opposing tendency or force
From this reading RAKED, FORE AND AFT IN the training quarters, "Bull" Hendricks paced to and fro, his forehead creased by deep lines as he wrestled with the problems that beset him.
