abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading LOST The test of manhood is the ability to meet an emergency squarely, to put fear one side, think clearly and act sanely.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading LOST The test of manhood is the ability to meet an emergency squarely, to put fear one side, think clearly and act sanely.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading Billy, on the other hand, was rather under size, wiry, quick moving, with the activity of nervous energy, and highly imaginative.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading LOST The test of manhood is the ability to meet an emergency squarely, to put fear one side, think clearly and act sanely.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LOST The test of manhood is the ability to meet an emergency squarely, to put fear one side, think clearly and act sanely.
from appearances alone
From this reading Of the two boys sitting with blanched faces under the first shock of realization that they were indeed lost in the great forest, with night fast closing in, Spud was some two years the older, stocky in build, well muscled, apparently fitted in every way to be the leader.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of the two boys sitting with blanched faces under the first shock of realization that they were indeed lost in the great forest, with night fast closing in, Spud was some two years the older, stocky in build, well muscled, apparently fitted in every way to be the leader.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Billy, on the other hand, was rather under size, wiry, quick moving, with the activity of nervous energy, and highly imaginative.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading Courage he may possess, courage that may lead to mighty deeds, but the spirit of true heroism is not his until he has tasted of the bitterness of fear and conquered it.
blanchedadjective
anemic looking from illness or emotion
From this reading Of the two boys sitting with blanched faces under the first shock of realization that they were indeed lost in the great forest, with night fast closing in, Spud was some two years the older, stocky in build, well muscled, apparently fitted in every way to be the leader.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Of the two boys sitting with blanched faces under the first shock of realization that they were indeed lost in the great forest, with night fast closing in, Spud was some two years the older, stocky in build, well muscled, apparently fitted in every way to be the leader.
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading The man who does not know fear may make no claim to bravery.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading Of the two boys sitting with blanched faces under the first shock of realization that they were indeed lost in the great forest, with night fast closing in, Spud was some two years the older, stocky in build, well muscled, apparently fitted in every way to be the leader.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Courage he may possess, courage that may lead to mighty deeds, but the spirit of true heroism is not his until he has tasted of the bitterness of fear and conquered it.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading The man who does not know fear may make no claim to bravery.
without doubt or question
From this reading LOST The test of manhood is the ability to meet an emergency squarely, to put fear one side, think clearly and act sanely.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading Of the two boys sitting with blanched faces under the first shock of realization that they were indeed lost in the great forest, with night fast closing in, Spud was some two years the older, stocky in build, well muscled, apparently fitted in every way to be the leader.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading Courage he may possess, courage that may lead to mighty deeds, but the spirit of true heroism is not his until he has tasted of the bitterness of fear and conquered it.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Courage he may possess, courage that may lead to mighty deeds, but the spirit of true heroism is not his until he has tasted of the bitterness of fear and conquered it.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading Courage he may possess, courage that may lead to mighty deeds, but the spirit of true heroism is not his until he has tasted of the bitterness of fear and conquered it.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The man who does not know fear may make no claim to bravery.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading LOST The test of manhood is the ability to meet an emergency squarely, to put fear one side, think clearly and act sanely.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading Billy, on the other hand, was rather under size, wiry, quick moving, with the activity of nervous energy, and highly imaginative.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Of the two boys sitting with blanched faces under the first shock of realization that they were indeed lost in the great forest, with night fast closing in, Spud was some two years the older, stocky in build, well muscled, apparently fitted in every way to be the leader.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Of the two boys sitting with blanched faces under the first shock of realization that they were indeed lost in the great forest, with night fast closing in, Spud was some two years the older, stocky in build, well muscled, apparently fitted in every way to be the leader.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Of the two boys sitting with blanched faces under the first shock of realization that they were indeed lost in the great forest, with night fast closing in, Spud was some two years the older, stocky in build, well muscled, apparently fitted in every way to be the leader.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading LOST The test of manhood is the ability to meet an emergency squarely, to put fear one side, think clearly and act sanely.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Of the two boys sitting with blanched faces under the first shock of realization that they were indeed lost in the great forest, with night fast closing in, Spud was some two years the older, stocky in build, well muscled, apparently fitted in every way to be the leader.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading Of the two boys sitting with blanched faces under the first shock of realization that they were indeed lost in the great forest, with night fast closing in, Spud was some two years the older, stocky in build, well muscled, apparently fitted in every way to be the leader.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Of the two boys sitting with blanched faces under the first shock of realization that they were indeed lost in the great forest, with night fast closing in, Spud was some two years the older, stocky in build, well muscled, apparently fitted in every way to be the leader.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Of the two boys sitting with blanched faces under the first shock of realization that they were indeed lost in the great forest, with night fast closing in, Spud was some two years the older, stocky in build, well muscled, apparently fitted in every way to be the leader.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Billy, on the other hand, was rather under size, wiry, quick moving, with the activity of nervous energy, and highly imaginative.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Courage he may possess, courage that may lead to mighty deeds, but the spirit of true heroism is not his until he has tasted of the bitterness of fear and conquered it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Courage he may possess, courage that may lead to mighty deeds, but the spirit of true heroism is not his until he has tasted of the bitterness of fear and conquered it.
heroismnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading Courage he may possess, courage that may lead to mighty deeds, but the spirit of true heroism is not his until he has tasted of the bitterness of fear and conquered it.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Billy, on the other hand, was rather under size, wiry, quick moving, with the activity of nervous energy, and highly imaginative.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Courage he may possess, courage that may lead to mighty deeds, but the spirit of true heroism is not his until he has tasted of the bitterness of fear and conquered it.
imaginativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənətɪv/
(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
From this reading Billy, on the other hand, was rather under size, wiry, quick moving, with the activity of nervous energy, and highly imaginative.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of the two boys sitting with blanched faces under the first shock of realization that they were indeed lost in the great forest, with night fast closing in, Spud was some two years the older, stocky in build, well muscled, apparently fitted in every way to be the leader.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Of the two boys sitting with blanched faces under the first shock of realization that they were indeed lost in the great forest, with night fast closing in, Spud was some two years the older, stocky in build, well muscled, apparently fitted in every way to be the leader.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LOST The test of manhood is the ability to meet an emergency squarely, to put fear one side, think clearly and act sanely.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Courage he may possess, courage that may lead to mighty deeds, but the spirit of true heroism is not his until he has tasted of the bitterness of fear and conquered it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The man who does not know fear may make no claim to bravery.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Courage he may possess, courage that may lead to mighty deeds, but the spirit of true heroism is not his until he has tasted of the bitterness of fear and conquered it.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Of the two boys sitting with blanched faces under the first shock of realization that they were indeed lost in the great forest, with night fast closing in, Spud was some two years the older, stocky in build, well muscled, apparently fitted in every way to be the leader.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading LOST The test of manhood is the ability to meet an emergency squarely, to put fear one side, think clearly and act sanely.
engage in
From this reading The man who does not know fear may make no claim to bravery.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man who does not know fear may make no claim to bravery.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading LOST The test of manhood is the ability to meet an emergency squarely, to put fear one side, think clearly and act sanely.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The man who does not know fear may make no claim to bravery.
come together
From this reading LOST The test of manhood is the ability to meet an emergency squarely, to put fear one side, think clearly and act sanely.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Courage he may possess, courage that may lead to mighty deeds, but the spirit of true heroism is not his until he has tasted of the bitterness of fear and conquered it.
in motion
From this reading Billy, on the other hand, was rather under size, wiry, quick moving, with the activity of nervous energy, and highly imaginative.
muscledverbUS /ˈmʌsəld/
past form of “muscle” — make one's way by force
From this reading Of the two boys sitting with blanched faces under the first shock of realization that they were indeed lost in the great forest, with night fast closing in, Spud was some two years the older, stocky in build, well muscled, apparently fitted in every way to be the leader.
easily agitated
From this reading Billy, on the other hand, was rather under size, wiry, quick moving, with the activity of nervous energy, and highly imaginative.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Of the two boys sitting with blanched faces under the first shock of realization that they were indeed lost in the great forest, with night fast closing in, Spud was some two years the older, stocky in build, well muscled, apparently fitted in every way to be the leader.
not any; not one
From this reading The man who does not know fear may make no claim to bravery.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The man who does not know fear may make no claim to bravery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LOST The test of manhood is the ability to meet an emergency squarely, to put fear one side, think clearly and act sanely.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Of the two boys sitting with blanched faces under the first shock of realization that they were indeed lost in the great forest, with night fast closing in, Spud was some two years the older, stocky in build, well muscled, apparently fitted in every way to be the leader.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Billy, on the other hand, was rather under size, wiry, quick moving, with the activity of nervous energy, and highly imaginative.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading LOST The test of manhood is the ability to meet an emergency squarely, to put fear one side, think clearly and act sanely.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Billy, on the other hand, was rather under size, wiry, quick moving, with the activity of nervous energy, and highly imaginative.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Courage he may possess, courage that may lead to mighty deeds, but the spirit of true heroism is not his until he has tasted of the bitterness of fear and conquered it.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading LOST The test of manhood is the ability to meet an emergency squarely, to put fear one side, think clearly and act sanely.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Billy, on the other hand, was rather under size, wiry, quick moving, with the activity of nervous energy, and highly imaginative.
on the contrary
From this reading Billy, on the other hand, was rather under size, wiry, quick moving, with the activity of nervous energy, and highly imaginative.
realizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
From this reading Of the two boys sitting with blanched faces under the first shock of realization that they were indeed lost in the great forest, with night fast closing in, Spud was some two years the older, stocky in build, well muscled, apparently fitted in every way to be the leader.
sanelyadverb
with good sense or in a reasonable or intelligent manner
From this reading LOST The test of manhood is the ability to meet an emergency squarely, to put fear one side, think clearly and act sanely.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Of the two boys sitting with blanched faces under the first shock of realization that they were indeed lost in the great forest, with night fast closing in, Spud was some two years the older, stocky in build, well muscled, apparently fitted in every way to be the leader.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading LOST The test of manhood is the ability to meet an emergency squarely, to put fear one side, think clearly and act sanely.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Of the two boys sitting with blanched faces under the first shock of realization that they were indeed lost in the great forest, with night fast closing in, Spud was some two years the older, stocky in build, well muscled, apparently fitted in every way to be the leader.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading Billy, on the other hand, was rather under size, wiry, quick moving, with the activity of nervous energy, and highly imaginative.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Of the two boys sitting with blanched faces under the first shock of realization that they were indeed lost in the great forest, with night fast closing in, Spud was some two years the older, stocky in build, well muscled, apparently fitted in every way to be the leader.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Courage he may possess, courage that may lead to mighty deeds, but the spirit of true heroism is not his until he has tasted of the bitterness of fear and conquered it.
SpudnounUS /spʌd/
an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading Of the two boys sitting with blanched faces under the first shock of realization that they were indeed lost in the great forest, with night fast closing in, Spud was some two years the older, stocky in build, well muscled, apparently fitted in every way to be the leader.
squarelyadverbUS /ˈskwerli/
directly and without evasion; not roundabout
From this reading LOST The test of manhood is the ability to meet an emergency squarely, to put fear one side, think clearly and act sanely.
stockyadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːki/
having a short and solid form or stature
From this reading Of the two boys sitting with blanched faces under the first shock of realization that they were indeed lost in the great forest, with night fast closing in, Spud was some two years the older, stocky in build, well muscled, apparently fitted in every way to be the leader.
tastedverbUS /ˈteɪstɪd/
past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something
From this reading Courage he may possess, courage that may lead to mighty deeds, but the spirit of true heroism is not his until he has tasted of the bitterness of fear and conquered it.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading LOST The test of manhood is the ability to meet an emergency squarely, to put fear one side, think clearly and act sanely.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Courage he may possess, courage that may lead to mighty deeds, but the spirit of true heroism is not his until he has tasted of the bitterness of fear and conquered it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOST The test of manhood is the ability to meet an emergency squarely, to put fear one side, think clearly and act sanely.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of the two boys sitting with blanched faces under the first shock of realization that they were indeed lost in the great forest, with night fast closing in, Spud was some two years the older, stocky in build, well muscled, apparently fitted in every way to be the leader.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading LOST The test of manhood is the ability to meet an emergency squarely, to put fear one side, think clearly and act sanely.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LOST The test of manhood is the ability to meet an emergency squarely, to put fear one side, think clearly and act sanely.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Courage he may possess, courage that may lead to mighty deeds, but the spirit of true heroism is not his until he has tasted of the bitterness of fear and conquered it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Of the two boys sitting with blanched faces under the first shock of realization that they were indeed lost in the great forest, with night fast closing in, Spud was some two years the older, stocky in build, well muscled, apparently fitted in every way to be the leader.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Of the two boys sitting with blanched faces under the first shock of realization that they were indeed lost in the great forest, with night fast closing in, Spud was some two years the older, stocky in build, well muscled, apparently fitted in every way to be the leader.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Courage he may possess, courage that may lead to mighty deeds, but the spirit of true heroism is not his until he has tasted of the bitterness of fear and conquered it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of the two boys sitting with blanched faces under the first shock of realization that they were indeed lost in the great forest, with night fast closing in, Spud was some two years the older, stocky in build, well muscled, apparently fitted in every way to be the leader.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Of the two boys sitting with blanched faces under the first shock of realization that they were indeed lost in the great forest, with night fast closing in, Spud was some two years the older, stocky in build, well muscled, apparently fitted in every way to be the leader.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Of the two boys sitting with blanched faces under the first shock of realization that they were indeed lost in the great forest, with night fast closing in, Spud was some two years the older, stocky in build, well muscled, apparently fitted in every way to be the leader.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of the two boys sitting with blanched faces under the first shock of realization that they were indeed lost in the great forest, with night fast closing in, Spud was some two years the older, stocky in build, well muscled, apparently fitted in every way to be the leader.
which person or people
From this reading The man who does not know fear may make no claim to bravery.
wiryadjectiveUS /ˈwɪri/
lean and sinewy
From this reading Billy, on the other hand, was rather under size, wiry, quick moving, with the activity of nervous energy, and highly imaginative.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Of the two boys sitting with blanched faces under the first shock of realization that they were indeed lost in the great forest, with night fast closing in, Spud was some two years the older, stocky in build, well muscled, apparently fitted in every way to be the leader.
a late time of life
From this reading Of the two boys sitting with blanched faces under the first shock of realization that they were indeed lost in the great forest, with night fast closing in, Spud was some two years the older, stocky in build, well muscled, apparently fitted in every way to be the leader.
