used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As he closed in he struck out at Bob several times, but the youth ducked and dodged and not a blow took effect.
how long something has existed
From this reading BOB IS LEFT TO HIS FATE Bob was strong for his age, but his strength was nothing compared with that of Mike Grogan, who now faced the intrepid youth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Irishman was every inch of six feet in height, and, as he towered in front of Bob, it looked as if he would crush the boy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Irishman was every inch of six feet in height, and, as he towered in front of Bob, it looked as if he would crush the boy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As he closed in he struck out at Bob several times, but the youth ducked and dodged and not a blow took effect.
exhale hard
From this reading As he closed in he struck out at Bob several times, but the youth ducked and dodged and not a blow took effect.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading BOB IS LEFT TO HIS FATE Bob was strong for his age, but his strength was nothing compared with that of Mike Grogan, who now faced the intrepid youth.
a youthful male person
From this reading The Irishman was every inch of six feet in height, and, as he towered in front of Bob, it looked as if he would crush the boy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading BOB IS LEFT TO HIS FATE Bob was strong for his age, but his strength was nothing compared with that of Mike Grogan, who now faced the intrepid youth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He pretended to run, and, when Bob followed, he turned swiftly and caught the youth by the waist.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He pretended to run, and, when Bob followed, he turned swiftly and caught the youth by the waist.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading As he closed in he struck out at Bob several times, but the youth ducked and dodged and not a blow took effect.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading BOB IS LEFT TO HIS FATE Bob was strong for his age, but his strength was nothing compared with that of Mike Grogan, who now faced the intrepid youth.
crushverbUS /krʌʃ/
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
From this reading The Irishman was every inch of six feet in height, and, as he towered in front of Bob, it looked as if he would crush the boy.
dodgedverbUS /dɑːdʒd/
past form of “dodge” — make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
From this reading As he closed in he struck out at Bob several times, but the youth ducked and dodged and not a blow took effect.
duckedverbUS /dʌkt/
past form of “duck” — to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away
From this reading As he closed in he struck out at Bob several times, but the youth ducked and dodged and not a blow took effect.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading As he closed in he struck out at Bob several times, but the youth ducked and dodged and not a blow took effect.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The Irishman was every inch of six feet in height, and, as he towered in front of Bob, it looked as if he would crush the boy.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading BOB IS LEFT TO HIS FATE Bob was strong for his age, but his strength was nothing compared with that of Mike Grogan, who now faced the intrepid youth.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading BOB IS LEFT TO HIS FATE Bob was strong for his age, but his strength was nothing compared with that of Mike Grogan, who now faced the intrepid youth.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The Irishman was every inch of six feet in height, and, as he towered in front of Bob, it looked as if he would crush the boy.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He pretended to run, and, when Bob followed, he turned swiftly and caught the youth by the waist.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BOB IS LEFT TO HIS FATE Bob was strong for his age, but his strength was nothing compared with that of Mike Grogan, who now faced the intrepid youth.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The Irishman was every inch of six feet in height, and, as he towered in front of Bob, it looked as if he would crush the boy.
Grogan
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From this reading BOB IS LEFT TO HIS FATE Bob was strong for his age, but his strength was nothing compared with that of Mike Grogan, who now faced the intrepid youth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Irishman was every inch of six feet in height, and, as he towered in front of Bob, it looked as if he would crush the boy.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading The Irishman was every inch of six feet in height, and, as he towered in front of Bob, it looked as if he would crush the boy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BOB IS LEFT TO HIS FATE Bob was strong for his age, but his strength was nothing compared with that of Mike Grogan, who now faced the intrepid youth.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The Irishman was every inch of six feet in height, and, as he towered in front of Bob, it looked as if he would crush the boy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Irishman was every inch of six feet in height, and, as he towered in front of Bob, it looked as if he would crush the boy.
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading The Irishman was every inch of six feet in height, and, as he towered in front of Bob, it looked as if he would crush the boy.
intrepidadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtrepəd/
invulnerable to fear or intimidation
From this reading BOB IS LEFT TO HIS FATE Bob was strong for his age, but his strength was nothing compared with that of Mike Grogan, who now faced the intrepid youth.
IrishmannounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland
From this reading The Irishman was every inch of six feet in height, and, as he towered in front of Bob, it looked as if he would crush the boy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BOB IS LEFT TO HIS FATE Bob was strong for his age, but his strength was nothing compared with that of Mike Grogan, who now faced the intrepid youth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Irishman was every inch of six feet in height, and, as he towered in front of Bob, it looked as if he would crush the boy.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading BOB IS LEFT TO HIS FATE Bob was strong for his age, but his strength was nothing compared with that of Mike Grogan, who now faced the intrepid youth.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The Irishman was every inch of six feet in height, and, as he towered in front of Bob, it looked as if he would crush the boy.
MikenounUS /maɪk/
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading BOB IS LEFT TO HIS FATE Bob was strong for his age, but his strength was nothing compared with that of Mike Grogan, who now faced the intrepid youth.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Then the Irishman tried new tactics.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As he closed in he struck out at Bob several times, but the youth ducked and dodged and not a blow took effect.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading BOB IS LEFT TO HIS FATE Bob was strong for his age, but his strength was nothing compared with that of Mike Grogan, who now faced the intrepid youth.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading BOB IS LEFT TO HIS FATE Bob was strong for his age, but his strength was nothing compared with that of Mike Grogan, who now faced the intrepid youth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BOB IS LEFT TO HIS FATE Bob was strong for his age, but his strength was nothing compared with that of Mike Grogan, who now faced the intrepid youth.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As he closed in he struck out at Bob several times, but the youth ducked and dodged and not a blow took effect.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading He pretended to run, and, when Bob followed, he turned swiftly and caught the youth by the waist.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He pretended to run, and, when Bob followed, he turned swiftly and caught the youth by the waist.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading As he closed in he struck out at Bob several times, but the youth ducked and dodged and not a blow took effect.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The Irishman was every inch of six feet in height, and, as he towered in front of Bob, it looked as if he would crush the boy.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading BOB IS LEFT TO HIS FATE Bob was strong for his age, but his strength was nothing compared with that of Mike Grogan, who now faced the intrepid youth.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading BOB IS LEFT TO HIS FATE Bob was strong for his age, but his strength was nothing compared with that of Mike Grogan, who now faced the intrepid youth.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading As he closed in he struck out at Bob several times, but the youth ducked and dodged and not a blow took effect.
in a swift manner
From this reading He pretended to run, and, when Bob followed, he turned swiftly and caught the youth by the waist.
tacticsnounUS /ˈtæktɪks/
the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy
From this reading Then the Irishman tried new tactics.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BOB IS LEFT TO HIS FATE Bob was strong for his age, but his strength was nothing compared with that of Mike Grogan, who now faced the intrepid youth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BOB IS LEFT TO HIS FATE Bob was strong for his age, but his strength was nothing compared with that of Mike Grogan, who now faced the intrepid youth.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the Irishman tried new tactics.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading As he closed in he struck out at Bob several times, but the youth ducked and dodged and not a blow took effect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BOB IS LEFT TO HIS FATE Bob was strong for his age, but his strength was nothing compared with that of Mike Grogan, who now faced the intrepid youth.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading As he closed in he struck out at Bob several times, but the youth ducked and dodged and not a blow took effect.
toweredverbUS /ˈtaʊərd/
past form of “tower” — appear very large or occupy a commanding position
From this reading The Irishman was every inch of six feet in height, and, as he towered in front of Bob, it looked as if he would crush the boy.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Then the Irishman tried new tactics.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He pretended to run, and, when Bob followed, he turned swiftly and caught the youth by the waist.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading He pretended to run, and, when Bob followed, he turned swiftly and caught the youth by the waist.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BOB IS LEFT TO HIS FATE Bob was strong for his age, but his strength was nothing compared with that of Mike Grogan, who now faced the intrepid youth.
at the time that
From this reading He pretended to run, and, when Bob followed, he turned swiftly and caught the youth by the waist.
which person or people
From this reading BOB IS LEFT TO HIS FATE Bob was strong for his age, but his strength was nothing compared with that of Mike Grogan, who now faced the intrepid youth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BOB IS LEFT TO HIS FATE Bob was strong for his age, but his strength was nothing compared with that of Mike Grogan, who now faced the intrepid youth.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Irishman was every inch of six feet in height, and, as he towered in front of Bob, it looked as if he would crush the boy.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading BOB IS LEFT TO HIS FATE Bob was strong for his age, but his strength was nothing compared with that of Mike Grogan, who now faced the intrepid youth.
