used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We admire a plucky athlete, it is true, but not because he is strong or successful, only because of his grit and self-denial.
admireverbUS /ædˈmaɪr/
feel admiration for
From this reading We admire a plucky athlete, it is true, but not because he is strong or successful, only because of his grit and self-denial.
at or in the front
From this reading Of course we want him to put the Crimson ahead, but we like him none the less if he fails, provided he has done his best and done it like a gentleman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jack had heard endless discussions on this subject, and was ready for these questions, "No," he said in answer to the last one, "I don't think anything of the kind.
react verbally
From this reading Jack had heard endless discussions on this subject, and was ready for these questions, "No," he said in answer to the last one, "I don't think anything of the kind.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading We admire the same qualities just as much when we see them in any other field than that of athletics, but I suppose we don't recognize them so easily.
any thing at all
From this reading Jack had heard endless discussions on this subject, and was ready for these questions, "No," he said in answer to the last one, "I don't think anything of the kind.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Please don't imagine that at Harvard we are nothing but gladiator worshippers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We admire the same qualities just as much when we see them in any other field than that of athletics, but I suppose we don't recognize them so easily.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Please don't imagine that at Harvard we are nothing but gladiator worshippers.
athletenounUS /ˈæθliːt/
a person trained to compete in sports
From this reading We admire a plucky athlete, it is true, but not because he is strong or successful, only because of his grit and self-denial.
athleticsnounUS /æθˈletɪks/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading We admire the same qualities just as much when we see them in any other field than that of athletics, but I suppose we don't recognize them so easily.
for the reason that
From this reading We admire a plucky athlete, it is true, but not because he is strong or successful, only because of his grit and self-denial.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Of course we want him to put the Crimson ahead, but we like him none the less if he fails, provided he has done his best and done it like a gentleman.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Please don't imagine that at Harvard we are nothing but gladiator worshippers.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course we want him to put the Crimson ahead, but we like him none the less if he fails, provided he has done his best and done it like a gentleman.
CrimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading Of course we want him to put the Crimson ahead, but we like him none the less if he fails, provided he has done his best and done it like a gentleman.
discussionsnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃənz/
plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Jack had heard endless discussions on this subject, and was ready for these questions, "No," he said in answer to the last one, "I don't think anything of the kind.
don't
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From this reading Jack had heard endless discussions on this subject, and was ready for these questions, "No," he said in answer to the last one, "I don't think anything of the kind.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Of course we want him to put the Crimson ahead, but we like him none the less if he fails, provided he has done his best and done it like a gentleman.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading We admire the same qualities just as much when we see them in any other field than that of athletics, but I suppose we don't recognize them so easily.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading Jack had heard endless discussions on this subject, and was ready for these questions, "No," he said in answer to the last one, "I don't think anything of the kind.
failsverbUS /feɪlz/
third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Of course we want him to put the Crimson ahead, but we like him none the less if he fails, provided he has done his best and done it like a gentleman.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading We admire the same qualities just as much when we see them in any other field than that of athletics, but I suppose we don't recognize them so easily.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jack had heard endless discussions on this subject, and was ready for these questions, "No," he said in answer to the last one, "I don't think anything of the kind.
a man of refinement
From this reading Of course we want him to put the Crimson ahead, but we like him none the less if he fails, provided he has done his best and done it like a gentleman.
gladiatornounUS /ˈɡlædieɪtər/
(ancient Rome) a professional combatant or a captive who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat
From this reading Please don't imagine that at Harvard we are nothing but gladiator worshippers.
gritnounUS /ɡrɪt/
a hard coarse-grained siliceous sandstone
From this reading We admire a plucky athlete, it is true, but not because he is strong or successful, only because of his grit and self-denial.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jack had heard endless discussions on this subject, and was ready for these questions, "No," he said in answer to the last one, "I don't think anything of the kind.
HarvardnounUS /ˈhɑːrvərd/
a university in Massachusetts
From this reading Please don't imagine that at Harvard we are nothing but gladiator worshippers.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course we want him to put the Crimson ahead, but we like him none the less if he fails, provided he has done his best and done it like a gentleman.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jack had heard endless discussions on this subject, and was ready for these questions, "No," he said in answer to the last one, "I don't think anything of the kind.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Jack had heard endless discussions on this subject, and was ready for these questions, "No," he said in answer to the last one, "I don't think anything of the kind.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Of course we want him to put the Crimson ahead, but we like him none the less if he fails, provided he has done his best and done it like a gentleman.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We admire a plucky athlete, it is true, but not because he is strong or successful, only because of his grit and self-denial.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Jack had heard endless discussions on this subject, and was ready for these questions, "No," he said in answer to the last one, "I don't think anything of the kind.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Of course we want him to put the Crimson ahead, but we like him none the less if he fails, provided he has done his best and done it like a gentleman.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Please don't imagine that at Harvard we are nothing but gladiator worshippers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jack had heard endless discussions on this subject, and was ready for these questions, "No," he said in answer to the last one, "I don't think anything of the kind.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We admire a plucky athlete, it is true, but not because he is strong or successful, only because of his grit and self-denial.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We admire a plucky athlete, it is true, but not because he is strong or successful, only because of his grit and self-denial.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack had heard endless discussions on this subject, and was ready for these questions, "No," he said in answer to the last one, "I don't think anything of the kind.
and nothing more
From this reading We admire the same qualities just as much when we see them in any other field than that of athletics, but I suppose we don't recognize them so easily.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Jack had heard endless discussions on this subject, and was ready for these questions, "No," he said in answer to the last one, "I don't think anything of the kind.
immediately past
From this reading Jack had heard endless discussions on this subject, and was ready for these questions, "No," he said in answer to the last one, "I don't think anything of the kind.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Of course we want him to put the Crimson ahead, but we like him none the less if he fails, provided he has done his best and done it like a gentleman.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Of course we want him to put the Crimson ahead, but we like him none the less if he fails, provided he has done his best and done it like a gentleman.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading We admire the same qualities just as much when we see them in any other field than that of athletics, but I suppose we don't recognize them so easily.
not any; not one
From this reading Jack had heard endless discussions on this subject, and was ready for these questions, "No," he said in answer to the last one, "I don't think anything of the kind.
not one, and not any
From this reading Of course we want him to put the Crimson ahead, but we like him none the less if he fails, provided he has done his best and done it like a gentleman.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We admire a plucky athlete, it is true, but not because he is strong or successful, only because of his grit and self-denial.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Please don't imagine that at Harvard we are nothing but gladiator worshippers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jack had heard endless discussions on this subject, and was ready for these questions, "No," he said in answer to the last one, "I don't think anything of the kind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jack had heard endless discussions on this subject, and was ready for these questions, "No," he said in answer to the last one, "I don't think anything of the kind.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Jack had heard endless discussions on this subject, and was ready for these questions, "No," he said in answer to the last one, "I don't think anything of the kind.
and nothing more
From this reading We admire a plucky athlete, it is true, but not because he is strong or successful, only because of his grit and self-denial.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We admire a plucky athlete, it is true, but not because he is strong or successful, only because of his grit and self-denial.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading We admire the same qualities just as much when we see them in any other field than that of athletics, but I suppose we don't recognize them so easily.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Please don't imagine that at Harvard we are nothing but gladiator worshippers.
pluckyadjectiveUS /ˈplʌki/
marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited
From this reading We admire a plucky athlete, it is true, but not because he is strong or successful, only because of his grit and self-denial.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Of course we want him to put the Crimson ahead, but we like him none the less if he fails, provided he has done his best and done it like a gentleman.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Of course we want him to put the Crimson ahead, but we like him none the less if he fails, provided he has done his best and done it like a gentleman.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading We admire the same qualities just as much when we see them in any other field than that of athletics, but I suppose we don't recognize them so easily.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Jack had heard endless discussions on this subject, and was ready for these questions, "No," he said in answer to the last one, "I don't think anything of the kind.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Jack had heard endless discussions on this subject, and was ready for these questions, "No," he said in answer to the last one, "I don't think anything of the kind.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading We admire the same qualities just as much when we see them in any other field than that of athletics, but I suppose we don't recognize them so easily.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Jack had heard endless discussions on this subject, and was ready for these questions, "No," he said in answer to the last one, "I don't think anything of the kind.
Identical; not different.
From this reading We admire the same qualities just as much when we see them in any other field than that of athletics, but I suppose we don't recognize them so easily.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We admire the same qualities just as much when we see them in any other field than that of athletics, but I suppose we don't recognize them so easily.
self-denialnoun
the trait of practicing self discipline
From this reading We admire a plucky athlete, it is true, but not because he is strong or successful, only because of his grit and self-denial.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We admire the same qualities just as much when we see them in any other field than that of athletics, but I suppose we don't recognize them so easily.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading We admire a plucky athlete, it is true, but not because he is strong or successful, only because of his grit and self-denial.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Jack had heard endless discussions on this subject, and was ready for these questions, "No," he said in answer to the last one, "I don't think anything of the kind.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading We admire a plucky athlete, it is true, but not because he is strong or successful, only because of his grit and self-denial.
express a supposition
From this reading We admire the same qualities just as much when we see them in any other field than that of athletics, but I suppose we don't recognize them so easily.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading We admire the same qualities just as much when we see them in any other field than that of athletics, but I suppose we don't recognize them so easily.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Please don't imagine that at Harvard we are nothing but gladiator worshippers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jack had heard endless discussions on this subject, and was ready for these questions, "No," he said in answer to the last one, "I don't think anything of the kind.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading We admire the same qualities just as much when we see them in any other field than that of athletics, but I suppose we don't recognize them so easily.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Jack had heard endless discussions on this subject, and was ready for these questions, "No," he said in answer to the last one, "I don't think anything of the kind.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Jack had heard endless discussions on this subject, and was ready for these questions, "No," he said in answer to the last one, "I don't think anything of the kind.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Jack had heard endless discussions on this subject, and was ready for these questions, "No," he said in answer to the last one, "I don't think anything of the kind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jack had heard endless discussions on this subject, and was ready for these questions, "No," he said in answer to the last one, "I don't think anything of the kind.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading We admire a plucky athlete, it is true, but not because he is strong or successful, only because of his grit and self-denial.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Of course we want him to put the Crimson ahead, but we like him none the less if he fails, provided he has done his best and done it like a gentleman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jack had heard endless discussions on this subject, and was ready for these questions, "No," he said in answer to the last one, "I don't think anything of the kind.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Please don't imagine that at Harvard we are nothing but gladiator worshippers.
at the time that
From this reading We admire the same qualities just as much when we see them in any other field than that of athletics, but I suppose we don't recognize them so easily.
worshippersnounUS /ˈwɜːrʃɪpərz/
plural of “worshipper” — a person who has religious faith
From this reading Please don't imagine that at Harvard we are nothing but gladiator worshippers.
