used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SAD FAREWELL.
in actual fact
From this reading There was actually a broad grin on his beefy face as he heard the judge utter the words which condemned him to several years behind prison bars.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading His attitude was partly due to the fact that even at that desperate stage of the game he had not quite lost faith in the power of his master and mentor to aid him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His attitude was partly due to the fact that even at that desperate stage of the game he had not quite lost faith in the power of his master and mentor to aid him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was actually a broad grin on his beefy face as he heard the judge utter the words which condemned him to several years behind prison bars.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His attitude was partly due to the fact that even at that desperate stage of the game he had not quite lost faith in the power of his master and mentor to aid him.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading His attitude was partly due to the fact that even at that desperate stage of the game he had not quite lost faith in the power of his master and mentor to aid him.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading There was actually a broad grin on his beefy face as he heard the judge utter the words which condemned him to several years behind prison bars.
beefyadjectiveUS /ˈbiːfi/
muscular and heavily built
From this reading There was actually a broad grin on his beefy face as he heard the judge utter the words which condemned him to several years behind prison bars.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading There was actually a broad grin on his beefy face as he heard the judge utter the words which condemned him to several years behind prison bars.
(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 The young politician took his medicine with a stoicism worthy of a better cause.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading There was actually a broad grin on his beefy face as he heard the judge utter the words which condemned him to several years behind prison bars.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was not wholly stoicism.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The young politician took his medicine with a stoicism worthy of a better cause.
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading There was actually a broad grin on his beefy face as he heard the judge utter the words which condemned him to several years behind prison bars.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading His attitude was partly due to the fact that even at that desperate stage of the game he had not quite lost faith in the power of his master and mentor to aid him.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading His attitude was partly due to the fact that even at that desperate stage of the game he had not quite lost faith in the power of his master and mentor to aid him.
divisible by two
From this reading His attitude was partly due to the fact that even at that desperate stage of the game he had not quite lost faith in the power of his master and mentor to aid him.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading There was actually a broad grin on his beefy face as he heard the judge utter the words which condemned him to several years behind prison bars.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading His attitude was partly due to the fact that even at that desperate stage of the game he had not quite lost faith in the power of his master and mentor to aid him.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading His attitude was partly due to the fact that even at that desperate stage of the game he had not quite lost faith in the power of his master and mentor to aid him.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading A SAD FAREWELL.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading His attitude was partly due to the fact that even at that desperate stage of the game he had not quite lost faith in the power of his master and mentor to aid him.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading There was actually a broad grin on his beefy face as he heard the judge utter the words which condemned him to several years behind prison bars.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His attitude was partly due to the fact that even at that desperate stage of the game he had not quite lost faith in the power of his master and mentor to aid him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was actually a broad grin on his beefy face as he heard the judge utter the words which condemned him to several years behind prison bars.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading There was actually a broad grin on his beefy face as he heard the judge utter the words which condemned him to several years behind prison bars.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was actually a broad grin on his beefy face as he heard the judge utter the words which condemned him to several years behind prison bars.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The young politician took his medicine with a stoicism worthy of a better cause.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His attitude was partly due to the fact that even at that desperate stage of the game he had not quite lost faith in the power of his master and mentor to aid him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was not wholly stoicism.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading There was actually a broad grin on his beefy face as he heard the judge utter the words which condemned him to several years behind prison bars.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading His attitude was partly due to the fact that even at that desperate stage of the game he had not quite lost faith in the power of his master and mentor to aid him.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading His attitude was partly due to the fact that even at that desperate stage of the game he had not quite lost faith in the power of his master and mentor to aid him.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading The young politician took his medicine with a stoicism worthy of a better cause.
mentornounUS /ˈmentɔːr/
a wise and trusted guide and advisor
From this reading His attitude was partly due to the fact that even at that desperate stage of the game he had not quite lost faith in the power of his master and mentor to aid him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But it was not wholly stoicism.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The young politician took his medicine with a stoicism worthy of a better cause.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was actually a broad grin on his beefy face as he heard the judge utter the words which condemned him to several years behind prison bars.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading His attitude was partly due to the fact that even at that desperate stage of the game he had not quite lost faith in the power of his master and mentor to aid him.
politiciannounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃən/
a leader engaged in civil administration
From this reading The young politician took his medicine with a stoicism worthy of a better cause.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading His attitude was partly due to the fact that even at that desperate stage of the game he had not quite lost faith in the power of his master and mentor to aid him.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading There was actually a broad grin on his beefy face as he heard the judge utter the words which condemned him to several years behind prison bars.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading His attitude was partly due to the fact that even at that desperate stage of the game he had not quite lost faith in the power of his master and mentor to aid him.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading A SAD FAREWELL.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading There was actually a broad grin on his beefy face as he heard the judge utter the words which condemned him to several years behind prison bars.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading His attitude was partly due to the fact that even at that desperate stage of the game he had not quite lost faith in the power of his master and mentor to aid him.
stoicismnounUS /ˈstoʊ.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/
An ancient Greek and Roman philosophy holding that virtue is the only true good, and that emotional self-control leads to inner serenity.
From this reading The young politician took his medicine with a stoicism worthy of a better cause.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His attitude was partly due to the fact that even at that desperate stage of the game he had not quite lost faith in the power of his master and mentor to aid him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The young politician took his medicine with a stoicism worthy of a better cause.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was actually a broad grin on his beefy face as he heard the judge utter the words which condemned him to several years behind prison bars.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was actually a broad grin on his beefy face as he heard the judge utter the words which condemned him to several years behind prison bars.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The young politician took his medicine with a stoicism worthy of a better cause.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading There was actually a broad grin on his beefy face as he heard the judge utter the words which condemned him to several years behind prison bars.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was actually a broad grin on his beefy face as he heard the judge utter the words which condemned him to several years behind prison bars.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was actually a broad grin on his beefy face as he heard the judge utter the words which condemned him to several years behind prison bars.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading But it was not wholly stoicism.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The young politician took his medicine with a stoicism worthy of a better cause.
the words that are spoken
From this reading There was actually a broad grin on his beefy face as he heard the judge utter the words which condemned him to several years behind prison bars.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading The young politician took his medicine with a stoicism worthy of a better cause.
a late time of life
From this reading There was actually a broad grin on his beefy face as he heard the judge utter the words which condemned him to several years behind prison bars.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young politician took his medicine with a stoicism worthy of a better cause.
