used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The throng in the lobby pressed forward, forming a lane through which they were compelled to run the gauntlet of curious and admiring eyes.
admiringverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for
From this reading The throng in the lobby pressed forward, forming a lane through which they were compelled to run the gauntlet of curious and admiring eyes.
AdonisnounUS /əˈdɑːnəs/
any handsome young man
From this reading Easy Ed Edwards was smiling sardonically as he noted the little display of hero-worship, and he watched the procession of battle-stained athletes until Adonis Williams entered.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _The Tempter_ The Bears were coming into their hotel after the first game of the series with the Pilgrims.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading The handsome, arrogant pitcher was laughing as he strutted for the benefit of the onlookers, but, as his eyes met the cold, steady gaze of the gambler, his laugh gave way to a look of alarm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The throng in the lobby pressed forward, forming a lane through which they were compelled to run the gauntlet of curious and admiring eyes.
arrogantadjectiveUS /ˈerəɡənt/
having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
From this reading The handsome, arrogant pitcher was laughing as he strutted for the benefit of the onlookers, but, as his eyes met the cold, steady gaze of the gambler, his laugh gave way to a look of alarm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Easy Ed Edwards was smiling sardonically as he noted the little display of hero-worship, and he watched the procession of battle-stained athletes until Adonis Williams entered.
athletesnounUS /ˈæθliːts/
plural of “athlete” — a person trained to compete in sports
From this reading Easy Ed Edwards was smiling sardonically as he noted the little display of hero-worship, and he watched the procession of battle-stained athletes until Adonis Williams entered.
battle-stained
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Easy Ed Edwards was smiling sardonically as he noted the little display of hero-worship, and he watched the procession of battle-stained athletes until Adonis Williams entered.
BearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading _The Tempter_ The Bears were coming into their hotel after the first game of the series with the Pilgrims.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading The handsome, arrogant pitcher was laughing as he strutted for the benefit of the onlookers, but, as his eyes met the cold, steady gaze of the gambler, his laugh gave way to a look of alarm.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The handsome, arrogant pitcher was laughing as he strutted for the benefit of the onlookers, but, as his eyes met the cold, steady gaze of the gambler, his laugh gave way to a look of alarm.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The handsome, arrogant pitcher was laughing as he strutted for the benefit of the onlookers, but, as his eyes met the cold, steady gaze of the gambler, his laugh gave way to a look of alarm.
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading Edwards nodded coldly and motioned with his head for the player to come to him.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Edwards nodded coldly and motioned with his head for the player to come to him.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading _The Tempter_ The Bears were coming into their hotel after the first game of the series with the Pilgrims.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading The throng in the lobby pressed forward, forming a lane through which they were compelled to run the gauntlet of curious and admiring eyes.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The throng in the lobby pressed forward, forming a lane through which they were compelled to run the gauntlet of curious and admiring eyes.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading Easy Ed Edwards was smiling sardonically as he noted the little display of hero-worship, and he watched the procession of battle-stained athletes until Adonis Williams entered.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Easy Ed Edwards was smiling sardonically as he noted the little display of hero-worship, and he watched the procession of battle-stained athletes until Adonis Williams entered.
EdnounUS /ed/
impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis
From this reading Easy Ed Edwards was smiling sardonically as he noted the little display of hero-worship, and he watched the procession of battle-stained athletes until Adonis Williams entered.
EdwardsnounUS /ˈedwərdz/
American theologian whose sermons and writings stimulated a period of renewed interest in religion in America (1703-1758)
From this reading Easy Ed Edwards was smiling sardonically as he noted the little display of hero-worship, and he watched the procession of battle-stained athletes until Adonis Williams entered.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Easy Ed Edwards was smiling sardonically as he noted the little display of hero-worship, and he watched the procession of battle-stained athletes until Adonis Williams entered.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The throng in the lobby pressed forward, forming a lane through which they were compelled to run the gauntlet of curious and admiring eyes.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _The Tempter_ The Bears were coming into their hotel after the first game of the series with the Pilgrims.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The handsome, arrogant pitcher was laughing as he strutted for the benefit of the onlookers, but, as his eyes met the cold, steady gaze of the gambler, his laugh gave way to a look of alarm.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading The throng in the lobby pressed forward, forming a lane through which they were compelled to run the gauntlet of curious and admiring eyes.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The throng in the lobby pressed forward, forming a lane through which they were compelled to run the gauntlet of curious and admiring eyes.
gamblernounUS /ˈɡæmblər/
a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
From this reading The handsome, arrogant pitcher was laughing as he strutted for the benefit of the onlookers, but, as his eyes met the cold, steady gaze of the gambler, his laugh gave way to a look of alarm.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading _The Tempter_ The Bears were coming into their hotel after the first game of the series with the Pilgrims.
gauntletnounUS /ˈɡɔːntlət/
to offer or accept a challenge
From this reading The throng in the lobby pressed forward, forming a lane through which they were compelled to run the gauntlet of curious and admiring eyes.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The handsome, arrogant pitcher was laughing as he strutted for the benefit of the onlookers, but, as his eyes met the cold, steady gaze of the gambler, his laugh gave way to a look of alarm.
a long fixed look
From this reading The handsome, arrogant pitcher was laughing as he strutted for the benefit of the onlookers, but, as his eyes met the cold, steady gaze of the gambler, his laugh gave way to a look of alarm.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading The handsome, arrogant pitcher was laughing as he strutted for the benefit of the onlookers, but, as his eyes met the cold, steady gaze of the gambler, his laugh gave way to a look of alarm.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Easy Ed Edwards was smiling sardonically as he noted the little display of hero-worship, and he watched the procession of battle-stained athletes until Adonis Williams entered.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Edwards nodded coldly and motioned with his head for the player to come to him.
hero-worshipverb
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading Easy Ed Edwards was smiling sardonically as he noted the little display of hero-worship, and he watched the procession of battle-stained athletes until Adonis Williams entered.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Edwards nodded coldly and motioned with his head for the player to come to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The handsome, arrogant pitcher was laughing as he strutted for the benefit of the onlookers, but, as his eyes met the cold, steady gaze of the gambler, his laugh gave way to a look of alarm.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading _The Tempter_ The Bears were coming into their hotel after the first game of the series with the Pilgrims.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The throng in the lobby pressed forward, forming a lane through which they were compelled to run the gauntlet of curious and admiring eyes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _The Tempter_ The Bears were coming into their hotel after the first game of the series with the Pilgrims.
a narrow way or road
From this reading The throng in the lobby pressed forward, forming a lane through which they were compelled to run the gauntlet of curious and admiring eyes.
the sound of laughing
From this reading The handsome, arrogant pitcher was laughing as he strutted for the benefit of the onlookers, but, as his eyes met the cold, steady gaze of the gambler, his laugh gave way to a look of alarm.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading The handsome, arrogant pitcher was laughing as he strutted for the benefit of the onlookers, but, as his eyes met the cold, steady gaze of the gambler, his laugh gave way to a look of alarm.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Easy Ed Edwards was smiling sardonically as he noted the little display of hero-worship, and he watched the procession of battle-stained athletes until Adonis Williams entered.
lobbynounUS /ˈlɑːbi/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading The throng in the lobby pressed forward, forming a lane through which they were compelled to run the gauntlet of curious and admiring eyes.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The handsome, arrogant pitcher was laughing as he strutted for the benefit of the onlookers, but, as his eyes met the cold, steady gaze of the gambler, his laugh gave way to a look of alarm.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The handsome, arrogant pitcher was laughing as he strutted for the benefit of the onlookers, but, as his eyes met the cold, steady gaze of the gambler, his laugh gave way to a look of alarm.
motionedverbUS /ˈmoʊʃənd/
past form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading Edwards nodded coldly and motioned with his head for the player to come to him.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading Edwards nodded coldly and motioned with his head for the player to come to him.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Easy Ed Edwards was smiling sardonically as he noted the little display of hero-worship, and he watched the procession of battle-stained athletes until Adonis Williams entered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Tempter_ The Bears were coming into their hotel after the first game of the series with the Pilgrims.
onlookersnounUS /ˈɔːnlʊkərz/
plural of “onlooker” — someone who looks on
From this reading The handsome, arrogant pitcher was laughing as he strutted for the benefit of the onlookers, but, as his eyes met the cold, steady gaze of the gambler, his laugh gave way to a look of alarm.
PilgrimsnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/
plural of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading _The Tempter_ The Bears were coming into their hotel after the first game of the series with the Pilgrims.
pitchernounUS /ˈpɪtʃər/
(baseball) the person who does the pitching
From this reading The handsome, arrogant pitcher was laughing as he strutted for the benefit of the onlookers, but, as his eyes met the cold, steady gaze of the gambler, his laugh gave way to a look of alarm.
playernounUS /ˈpleɪər/
a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading Edwards nodded coldly and motioned with his head for the player to come to him.
compacted by ironing
From this reading The throng in the lobby pressed forward, forming a lane through which they were compelled to run the gauntlet of curious and admiring eyes.
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading Easy Ed Edwards was smiling sardonically as he noted the little display of hero-worship, and he watched the procession of battle-stained athletes until Adonis Williams entered.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The throng in the lobby pressed forward, forming a lane through which they were compelled to run the gauntlet of curious and admiring eyes.
sardonicallyadverbUS /sɑːrˈdɑːnɪkəli/
in a sarcastic manner
From this reading Easy Ed Edwards was smiling sardonically as he noted the little display of hero-worship, and he watched the procession of battle-stained athletes until Adonis Williams entered.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading _The Tempter_ The Bears were coming into their hotel after the first game of the series with the Pilgrims.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Easy Ed Edwards was smiling sardonically as he noted the little display of hero-worship, and he watched the procession of battle-stained athletes until Adonis Williams entered.
make steady
From this reading The handsome, arrogant pitcher was laughing as he strutted for the benefit of the onlookers, but, as his eyes met the cold, steady gaze of the gambler, his laugh gave way to a look of alarm.
strutted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The handsome, arrogant pitcher was laughing as he strutted for the benefit of the onlookers, but, as his eyes met the cold, steady gaze of the gambler, his laugh gave way to a look of alarm.
Tempternoun
a person who tempts others
From this reading _The Tempter_ The Bears were coming into their hotel after the first game of the series with the Pilgrims.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Tempter_ The Bears were coming into their hotel after the first game of the series with the Pilgrims.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _The Tempter_ The Bears were coming into their hotel after the first game of the series with the Pilgrims.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The throng in the lobby pressed forward, forming a lane through which they were compelled to run the gauntlet of curious and admiring eyes.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading The throng in the lobby pressed forward, forming a lane through which they were compelled to run the gauntlet of curious and admiring eyes.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The throng in the lobby pressed forward, forming a lane through which they were compelled to run the gauntlet of curious and admiring eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The throng in the lobby pressed forward, forming a lane through which they were compelled to run the gauntlet of curious and admiring eyes.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Easy Ed Edwards was smiling sardonically as he noted the little display of hero-worship, and he watched the procession of battle-stained athletes until Adonis Williams entered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Easy Ed Edwards was smiling sardonically as he noted the little display of hero-worship, and he watched the procession of battle-stained athletes until Adonis Williams entered.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Easy Ed Edwards was smiling sardonically as he noted the little display of hero-worship, and he watched the procession of battle-stained athletes until Adonis Williams entered.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The handsome, arrogant pitcher was laughing as he strutted for the benefit of the onlookers, but, as his eyes met the cold, steady gaze of the gambler, his laugh gave way to a look of alarm.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _The Tempter_ The Bears were coming into their hotel after the first game of the series with the Pilgrims.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The throng in the lobby pressed forward, forming a lane through which they were compelled to run the gauntlet of curious and admiring eyes.
WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading Easy Ed Edwards was smiling sardonically as he noted the little display of hero-worship, and he watched the procession of battle-stained athletes until Adonis Williams entered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _The Tempter_ The Bears were coming into their hotel after the first game of the series with the Pilgrims.
