used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jimmy was inclined to cautiousness, while Bobby had a reckless turn, or rather failed to see danger.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading WITH PASSING YEARS Bobby's adventure on the cliff was, after all, but typical of the adventures that he was regularly getting into, and drawing Jimmy into, but somehow coming out of unscathed, during these years of his career.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading WITH PASSING YEARS Bobby's adventure on the cliff was, after all, but typical of the adventures that he was regularly getting into, and drawing Jimmy into, but somehow coming out of unscathed, during these years of his career.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading WITH PASSING YEARS Bobby's adventure on the cliff was, after all, but typical of the adventures that he was regularly getting into, and drawing Jimmy into, but somehow coming out of unscathed, during these years of his career.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading WITH PASSING YEARS Bobby's adventure on the cliff was, after all, but typical of the adventures that he was regularly getting into, and drawing Jimmy into, but somehow coming out of unscathed, during these years of his career.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He could always overcome Jimmy's scruples and cautions, and with ease and celerity lead Jimmy from one scrape into another.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WITH PASSING YEARS Bobby's adventure on the cliff was, after all, but typical of the adventures that he was regularly getting into, and drawing Jimmy into, but somehow coming out of unscathed, during these years of his career.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He could always overcome Jimmy's scruples and cautions, and with ease and celerity lead Jimmy from one scrape into another.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bobby was naturally a leader, and in spite of his youth Jimmy instinctively recognized him as such.
BobbynounUS /ˈbɑːbi/
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading Jimmy was inclined to cautiousness, while Bobby had a reckless turn, or rather failed to see danger.
Bobby'snounUS /ˈbɑːbiz/
possessive form of “bobby” — an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading WITH PASSING YEARS Bobby's adventure on the cliff was, after all, but typical of the adventures that he was regularly getting into, and drawing Jimmy into, but somehow coming out of unscathed, during these years of his career.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading WITH PASSING YEARS Bobby's adventure on the cliff was, after all, but typical of the adventures that he was regularly getting into, and drawing Jimmy into, but somehow coming out of unscathed, during these years of his career.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading WITH PASSING YEARS Bobby's adventure on the cliff was, after all, but typical of the adventures that he was regularly getting into, and drawing Jimmy into, but somehow coming out of unscathed, during these years of his career.
cautionsnounUS /ˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “caution” — the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading He could always overcome Jimmy's scruples and cautions, and with ease and celerity lead Jimmy from one scrape into another.
cautiousnessnounUS /ˈkɔːʃəsnəs/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading Jimmy was inclined to cautiousness, while Bobby had a reckless turn, or rather failed to see danger.
celeritynounUS /səˈlerəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading He could always overcome Jimmy's scruples and cautions, and with ease and celerity lead Jimmy from one scrape into another.
cliffnounUS /klɪf/
a steep high face of rock
From this reading WITH PASSING YEARS Bobby's adventure on the cliff was, after all, but typical of the adventures that he was regularly getting into, and drawing Jimmy into, but somehow coming out of unscathed, during these years of his career.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading WITH PASSING YEARS Bobby's adventure on the cliff was, after all, but typical of the adventures that he was regularly getting into, and drawing Jimmy into, but somehow coming out of unscathed, during these years of his career.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could always overcome Jimmy's scruples and cautions, and with ease and celerity lead Jimmy from one scrape into another.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Jimmy was inclined to cautiousness, while Bobby had a reckless turn, or rather failed to see danger.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading WITH PASSING YEARS Bobby's adventure on the cliff was, after all, but typical of the adventures that he was regularly getting into, and drawing Jimmy into, but somehow coming out of unscathed, during these years of his career.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading WITH PASSING YEARS Bobby's adventure on the cliff was, after all, but typical of the adventures that he was regularly getting into, and drawing Jimmy into, but somehow coming out of unscathed, during these years of his career.
move gently or carefully
From this reading He could always overcome Jimmy's scruples and cautions, and with ease and celerity lead Jimmy from one scrape into another.
escapadesnounUS /ˈeskəpeɪdz/
plural of “escapade” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Though he was nearly four years Jimmy's junior, he was invariably the instigator of their escapades.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Jimmy was inclined to cautiousness, while Bobby had a reckless turn, or rather failed to see danger.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Though he was nearly four years Jimmy's junior, he was invariably the instigator of their escapades.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He could always overcome Jimmy's scruples and cautions, and with ease and celerity lead Jimmy from one scrape into another.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading WITH PASSING YEARS Bobby's adventure on the cliff was, after all, but typical of the adventures that he was regularly getting into, and drawing Jimmy into, but somehow coming out of unscathed, during these years of his career.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jimmy was inclined to cautiousness, while Bobby had a reckless turn, or rather failed to see danger.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WITH PASSING YEARS Bobby's adventure on the cliff was, after all, but typical of the adventures that he was regularly getting into, and drawing Jimmy into, but somehow coming out of unscathed, during these years of his career.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bobby was naturally a leader, and in spite of his youth Jimmy instinctively recognized him as such.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WITH PASSING YEARS Bobby's adventure on the cliff was, after all, but typical of the adventures that he was regularly getting into, and drawing Jimmy into, but somehow coming out of unscathed, during these years of his career.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bobby was naturally a leader, and in spite of his youth Jimmy instinctively recognized him as such.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Jimmy was inclined to cautiousness, while Bobby had a reckless turn, or rather failed to see danger.
instigatornounUS /ˈɪnstəɡeɪtər/
someone who deliberately foments trouble
From this reading Though he was nearly four years Jimmy's junior, he was invariably the instigator of their escapades.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading Bobby was naturally a leader, and in spite of his youth Jimmy instinctively recognized him as such.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading WITH PASSING YEARS Bobby's adventure on the cliff was, after all, but typical of the adventures that he was regularly getting into, and drawing Jimmy into, but somehow coming out of unscathed, during these years of his career.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Though he was nearly four years Jimmy's junior, he was invariably the instigator of their escapades.
JimmyverbUS /ˈdʒɪmi/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading WITH PASSING YEARS Bobby's adventure on the cliff was, after all, but typical of the adventures that he was regularly getting into, and drawing Jimmy into, but somehow coming out of unscathed, during these years of his career.
Jimmy'snounUS /ˈdʒɪmiz/
possessive form of “jimmy” — a short crowbar
From this reading Though he was nearly four years Jimmy's junior, he was invariably the instigator of their escapades.
juniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading Though he was nearly four years Jimmy's junior, he was invariably the instigator of their escapades.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading He could always overcome Jimmy's scruples and cautions, and with ease and celerity lead Jimmy from one scrape into another.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Bobby was naturally a leader, and in spite of his youth Jimmy instinctively recognized him as such.
as might be expected
From this reading Bobby was naturally a leader, and in spite of his youth Jimmy instinctively recognized him as such.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Though he was nearly four years Jimmy's junior, he was invariably the instigator of their escapades.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WITH PASSING YEARS Bobby's adventure on the cliff was, after all, but typical of the adventures that he was regularly getting into, and drawing Jimmy into, but somehow coming out of unscathed, during these years of his career.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WITH PASSING YEARS Bobby's adventure on the cliff was, after all, but typical of the adventures that he was regularly getting into, and drawing Jimmy into, but somehow coming out of unscathed, during these years of his career.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He could always overcome Jimmy's scruples and cautions, and with ease and celerity lead Jimmy from one scrape into another.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Jimmy was inclined to cautiousness, while Bobby had a reckless turn, or rather failed to see danger.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading WITH PASSING YEARS Bobby's adventure on the cliff was, after all, but typical of the adventures that he was regularly getting into, and drawing Jimmy into, but somehow coming out of unscathed, during these years of his career.
win a victory over
From this reading He could always overcome Jimmy's scruples and cautions, and with ease and celerity lead Jimmy from one scrape into another.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading WITH PASSING YEARS Bobby's adventure on the cliff was, after all, but typical of the adventures that he was regularly getting into, and drawing Jimmy into, but somehow coming out of unscathed, during these years of his career.
on the contrary
From this reading Jimmy was inclined to cautiousness, while Bobby had a reckless turn, or rather failed to see danger.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading Jimmy was inclined to cautiousness, while Bobby had a reckless turn, or rather failed to see danger.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Bobby was naturally a leader, and in spite of his youth Jimmy instinctively recognized him as such.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading WITH PASSING YEARS Bobby's adventure on the cliff was, after all, but typical of the adventures that he was regularly getting into, and drawing Jimmy into, but somehow coming out of unscathed, during these years of his career.
scrapeverbUS /skreɪp/
scratch repeatedly
From this reading He could always overcome Jimmy's scruples and cautions, and with ease and celerity lead Jimmy from one scrape into another.
scruplesnounUS /ˈskruːpəlz/
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading He could always overcome Jimmy's scruples and cautions, and with ease and celerity lead Jimmy from one scrape into another.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Jimmy was inclined to cautiousness, while Bobby had a reckless turn, or rather failed to see danger.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading WITH PASSING YEARS Bobby's adventure on the cliff was, after all, but typical of the adventures that he was regularly getting into, and drawing Jimmy into, but somehow coming out of unscathed, during these years of his career.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Bobby was naturally a leader, and in spite of his youth Jimmy instinctively recognized him as such.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Bobby was naturally a leader, and in spite of his youth Jimmy instinctively recognized him as such.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WITH PASSING YEARS Bobby's adventure on the cliff was, after all, but typical of the adventures that he was regularly getting into, and drawing Jimmy into, but somehow coming out of unscathed, during these years of his career.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WITH PASSING YEARS Bobby's adventure on the cliff was, after all, but typical of the adventures that he was regularly getting into, and drawing Jimmy into, but somehow coming out of unscathed, during these years of his career.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Though he was nearly four years Jimmy's junior, he was invariably the instigator of their escapades.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading WITH PASSING YEARS Bobby's adventure on the cliff was, after all, but typical of the adventures that he was regularly getting into, and drawing Jimmy into, but somehow coming out of unscathed, during these years of his career.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though he was nearly four years Jimmy's junior, he was invariably the instigator of their escapades.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jimmy was inclined to cautiousness, while Bobby had a reckless turn, or rather failed to see danger.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Jimmy was inclined to cautiousness, while Bobby had a reckless turn, or rather failed to see danger.
typicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/
exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
From this reading WITH PASSING YEARS Bobby's adventure on the cliff was, after all, but typical of the adventures that he was regularly getting into, and drawing Jimmy into, but somehow coming out of unscathed, during these years of his career.
unscathedadjectiveUS /ənˈskeɪðd/
not injured or harmed
From this reading WITH PASSING YEARS Bobby's adventure on the cliff was, after all, but typical of the adventures that he was regularly getting into, and drawing Jimmy into, but somehow coming out of unscathed, during these years of his career.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WITH PASSING YEARS Bobby's adventure on the cliff was, after all, but typical of the adventures that he was regularly getting into, and drawing Jimmy into, but somehow coming out of unscathed, during these years of his career.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Jimmy was inclined to cautiousness, while Bobby had a reckless turn, or rather failed to see danger.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WITH PASSING YEARS Bobby's adventure on the cliff was, after all, but typical of the adventures that he was regularly getting into, and drawing Jimmy into, but somehow coming out of unscathed, during these years of his career.
a late time of life
From this reading WITH PASSING YEARS Bobby's adventure on the cliff was, after all, but typical of the adventures that he was regularly getting into, and drawing Jimmy into, but somehow coming out of unscathed, during these years of his career.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Bobby was naturally a leader, and in spite of his youth Jimmy instinctively recognized him as such.
