used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHEREIN THE RED BLOOD FLOWS They fought like a couple of young bulls.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above all, he had laid to heart the three-pennyworth of tuition obtained in the boxing booth a few hours earlier.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading He was a year older and slightly heavier, but Martin was more active, more sure-footed, sharper of vision.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Above all, he had laid to heart the three-pennyworth of tuition obtained in the boxing booth a few hours earlier.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was a year older and slightly heavier, but Martin was more active, more sure-footed, sharper of vision.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading He had noted then that a boxer dodged as many blows with his head as he warded with his arms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had noted then that a boxer dodged as many blows with his head as he warded with his arms.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Frank intended to demolish his rival at the outset.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading WHEREIN THE RED BLOOD FLOWS They fought like a couple of young bulls.
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading He had noted then that a boxer dodged as many blows with his head as he warded with his arms.
boothnounUS /buːθ/
a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches
From this reading Above all, he had laid to heart the three-pennyworth of tuition obtained in the boxing booth a few hours earlier.
boxernounUS /ˈbɑːksər/
someone who fights with his fists for sport
From this reading He had noted then that a boxer dodged as many blows with his head as he warded with his arms.
boxingnounUS /ˈbɑːksɪŋ/
fighting with the fists
From this reading Above all, he had laid to heart the three-pennyworth of tuition obtained in the boxing booth a few hours earlier.
bullsnounUS /bʊlz/
plural of “bull” — uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading WHEREIN THE RED BLOOD FLOWS They fought like a couple of young bulls.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was a year older and slightly heavier, but Martin was more active, more sure-footed, sharper of vision.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading WHEREIN THE RED BLOOD FLOWS They fought like a couple of young bulls.
demolishverbUS /dɪˈmɑːlɪʃ/
destroy completely
From this reading Frank intended to demolish his rival at the outset.
dodgedverbUS /dɑːdʒd/
past form of “dodge” — make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
From this reading He had noted then that a boxer dodged as many blows with his head as he warded with his arms.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Above all, he had laid to heart the three-pennyworth of tuition obtained in the boxing booth a few hours earlier.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Above all, he had laid to heart the three-pennyworth of tuition obtained in the boxing booth a few hours earlier.
FLOWSnounUS /floʊz/
plural of “flow” — the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading WHEREIN THE RED BLOOD FLOWS They fought like a couple of young bulls.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading WHEREIN THE RED BLOOD FLOWS They fought like a couple of young bulls.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank intended to demolish his rival at the outset.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Above all, he had laid to heart the three-pennyworth of tuition obtained in the boxing booth a few hours earlier.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a year older and slightly heavier, but Martin was more active, more sure-footed, sharper of vision.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He had noted then that a boxer dodged as many blows with his head as he warded with his arms.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Above all, he had laid to heart the three-pennyworth of tuition obtained in the boxing booth a few hours earlier.
heavieradjectiveUS /ˈheviər/
comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading He was a year older and slightly heavier, but Martin was more active, more sure-footed, sharper of vision.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Frank intended to demolish his rival at the outset.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Above all, he had laid to heart the three-pennyworth of tuition obtained in the boxing booth a few hours earlier.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Above all, he had laid to heart the three-pennyworth of tuition obtained in the boxing booth a few hours earlier.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Frank intended to demolish his rival at the outset.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Above all, he had laid to heart the three-pennyworth of tuition obtained in the boxing booth a few hours earlier.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading WHEREIN THE RED BLOOD FLOWS They fought like a couple of young bulls.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He had noted then that a boxer dodged as many blows with his head as he warded with his arms.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading He was a year older and slightly heavier, but Martin was more active, more sure-footed, sharper of vision.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was a year older and slightly heavier, but Martin was more active, more sure-footed, sharper of vision.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading He had noted then that a boxer dodged as many blows with his head as he warded with his arms.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Above all, he had laid to heart the three-pennyworth of tuition obtained in the boxing booth a few hours earlier.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHEREIN THE RED BLOOD FLOWS They fought like a couple of young bulls.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading He was a year older and slightly heavier, but Martin was more active, more sure-footed, sharper of vision.
outsetnounUS /ˈaʊtset/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading Frank intended to demolish his rival at the outset.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading WHEREIN THE RED BLOOD FLOWS They fought like a couple of young bulls.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Frank intended to demolish his rival at the outset.
sharpernounUS /ˈʃɑːrpər/
a professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games
From this reading He was a year older and slightly heavier, but Martin was more active, more sure-footed, sharper of vision.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He was a year older and slightly heavier, but Martin was more active, more sure-footed, sharper of vision.
sure-footedadjective
not liable to stumble or fall
From this reading He was a year older and slightly heavier, but Martin was more active, more sure-footed, sharper of vision.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had noted then that a boxer dodged as many blows with his head as he warded with his arms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEREIN THE RED BLOOD FLOWS They fought like a couple of young bulls.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He had noted then that a boxer dodged as many blows with his head as he warded with his arms.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHEREIN THE RED BLOOD FLOWS They fought like a couple of young bulls.
three-pennyworth
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From this reading Above all, he had laid to heart the three-pennyworth of tuition obtained in the boxing booth a few hours earlier.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frank intended to demolish his rival at the outset.
tuitionnounUS /tjuːˈɪʃən/
a fee paid for instruction (especially for higher education)
From this reading Above all, he had laid to heart the three-pennyworth of tuition obtained in the boxing booth a few hours earlier.
a vivid mental image
From this reading He was a year older and slightly heavier, but Martin was more active, more sure-footed, sharper of vision.
wardedverbUS /ˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “ward” — watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect
From this reading He had noted then that a boxer dodged as many blows with his head as he warded with his arms.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a year older and slightly heavier, but Martin was more active, more sure-footed, sharper of vision.
WHEREIN
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From this reading WHEREIN THE RED BLOOD FLOWS They fought like a couple of young bulls.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had noted then that a boxer dodged as many blows with his head as he warded with his arms.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading He was a year older and slightly heavier, but Martin was more active, more sure-footed, sharper of vision.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading WHEREIN THE RED BLOOD FLOWS They fought like a couple of young bulls.
