used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MENACED BY A DOUBLE PERIL "Look out!" roared the warning voice of the head melter.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Steve turned just in time to see a wall of golden metal almost towering over him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His muscles refused to obey his command, and for once in his life the Iron Boy stood with a sensation in his heart that was not far removed from fear.
a youthful male person
From this reading His muscles refused to obey his command, and for once in his life the Iron Boy stood with a sensation in his heart that was not far removed from fear.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MENACED BY A DOUBLE PERIL "Look out!" roared the warning voice of the head melter.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading His muscles refused to obey his command, and for once in his life the Iron Boy stood with a sensation in his heart that was not far removed from fear.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Even his quick mind did not grasp the meaning of the scene until it was too late.
increase twofold
From this reading MENACED BY A DOUBLE PERIL "Look out!" roared the warning voice of the head melter.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading He did not know which way to turn for safety, even had he possessed the strength to escape from his perilous position.
divisible by two
From this reading Even his quick mind did not grasp the meaning of the scene until it was too late.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading His muscles refused to obey his command, and for once in his life the Iron Boy stood with a sensation in his heart that was not far removed from fear.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading His muscles refused to obey his command, and for once in his life the Iron Boy stood with a sensation in his heart that was not far removed from fear.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His muscles refused to obey his command, and for once in his life the Iron Boy stood with a sensation in his heart that was not far removed from fear.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His muscles refused to obey his command, and for once in his life the Iron Boy stood with a sensation in his heart that was not far removed from fear.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Steve turned just in time to see a wall of golden metal almost towering over him.
hold firmly
From this reading Even his quick mind did not grasp the meaning of the scene until it was too late.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He did not know which way to turn for safety, even had he possessed the strength to escape from his perilous position.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not know which way to turn for safety, even had he possessed the strength to escape from his perilous position.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading MENACED BY A DOUBLE PERIL "Look out!" roared the warning voice of the head melter.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading His muscles refused to obey his command, and for once in his life the Iron Boy stood with a sensation in his heart that was not far removed from fear.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Steve turned just in time to see a wall of golden metal almost towering over him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even his quick mind did not grasp the meaning of the scene until it was too late.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Steve turned just in time to see a wall of golden metal almost towering over him.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading His muscles refused to obey his command, and for once in his life the Iron Boy stood with a sensation in his heart that was not far removed from fear.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Even his quick mind did not grasp the meaning of the scene until it was too late.
and nothing more
From this reading Steve turned just in time to see a wall of golden metal almost towering over him.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He did not know which way to turn for safety, even had he possessed the strength to escape from his perilous position.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Even his quick mind did not grasp the meaning of the scene until it was too late.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His muscles refused to obey his command, and for once in his life the Iron Boy stood with a sensation in his heart that was not far removed from fear.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading MENACED BY A DOUBLE PERIL "Look out!" roared the warning voice of the head melter.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Even his quick mind did not grasp the meaning of the scene until it was too late.
melternoun
a worker who melts substances (metal or wax etc.)
From this reading MENACED BY A DOUBLE PERIL "Look out!" roared the warning voice of the head melter.
MENACEDverbUS /ˈmenəst/
past form of “menace” — pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading MENACED BY A DOUBLE PERIL "Look out!" roared the warning voice of the head melter.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading Steve turned just in time to see a wall of golden metal almost towering over him.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Even his quick mind did not grasp the meaning of the scene until it was too late.
musclesnounUS /ˈmʌsəlz/
plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading His muscles refused to obey his command, and for once in his life the Iron Boy stood with a sensation in his heart that was not far removed from fear.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even his quick mind did not grasp the meaning of the scene until it was too late.
be obedient to
From this reading His muscles refused to obey his command, and for once in his life the Iron Boy stood with a sensation in his heart that was not far removed from fear.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MENACED BY A DOUBLE PERIL "Look out!" roared the warning voice of the head melter.
on one occasion
From this reading His muscles refused to obey his command, and for once in his life the Iron Boy stood with a sensation in his heart that was not far removed from fear.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading MENACED BY A DOUBLE PERIL "Look out!" roared the warning voice of the head melter.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Steve turned just in time to see a wall of golden metal almost towering over him.
PERILnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading MENACED BY A DOUBLE PERIL "Look out!" roared the warning voice of the head melter.
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading He did not know which way to turn for safety, even had he possessed the strength to escape from his perilous position.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He did not know which way to turn for safety, even had he possessed the strength to escape from his perilous position.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading He did not know which way to turn for safety, even had he possessed the strength to escape from his perilous position.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Even his quick mind did not grasp the meaning of the scene until it was too late.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading His muscles refused to obey his command, and for once in his life the Iron Boy stood with a sensation in his heart that was not far removed from fear.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading His muscles refused to obey his command, and for once in his life the Iron Boy stood with a sensation in his heart that was not far removed from fear.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading MENACED BY A DOUBLE PERIL "Look out!" roared the warning voice of the head melter.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading He did not know which way to turn for safety, even had he possessed the strength to escape from his perilous position.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Even his quick mind did not grasp the meaning of the scene until it was too late.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Steve turned just in time to see a wall of golden metal almost towering over him.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading His muscles refused to obey his command, and for once in his life the Iron Boy stood with a sensation in his heart that was not far removed from fear.
Steve
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From this reading Steve turned just in time to see a wall of golden metal almost towering over him.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading His muscles refused to obey his command, and for once in his life the Iron Boy stood with a sensation in his heart that was not far removed from fear.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading He did not know which way to turn for safety, even had he possessed the strength to escape from his perilous position.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His muscles refused to obey his command, and for once in his life the Iron Boy stood with a sensation in his heart that was not far removed from fear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MENACED BY A DOUBLE PERIL "Look out!" roared the warning voice of the head melter.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Steve turned just in time to see a wall of golden metal almost towering over him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Steve turned just in time to see a wall of golden metal almost towering over him.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Even his quick mind did not grasp the meaning of the scene until it was too late.
toweringadjectiveUS /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/
of imposing height; especially standing out above others
From this reading Steve turned just in time to see a wall of golden metal almost towering over him.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He did not know which way to turn for safety, even had he possessed the strength to escape from his perilous position.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Steve turned just in time to see a wall of golden metal almost towering over him.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Even his quick mind did not grasp the meaning of the scene until it was too late.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading MENACED BY A DOUBLE PERIL "Look out!" roared the warning voice of the head melter.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Steve turned just in time to see a wall of golden metal almost towering over him.
a message informing of danger
From this reading MENACED BY A DOUBLE PERIL "Look out!" roared the warning voice of the head melter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even his quick mind did not grasp the meaning of the scene until it was too late.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He did not know which way to turn for safety, even had he possessed the strength to escape from his perilous position.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He did not know which way to turn for safety, even had he possessed the strength to escape from his perilous position.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His muscles refused to obey his command, and for once in his life the Iron Boy stood with a sensation in his heart that was not far removed from fear.
