used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Elder by two years, the tyrant of Christian's early day had he been; between them drawn battle raged while the one had yet advantage by a head, soon to alter when the other came stepping up from the ranks of boyhood to match with men, and to win final supremacy at every point.
accentuatedverbUS /ækˈsentʃuːeɪtɪd/
past form of “accentuate” — to stress, single out as important
From this reading Latent challenge had not worn out of meeting glances even before Rhoda's coming accentuated an antagonism based primarily on temperament and type.
accountableadjectiveUS /əˈkaʊntəbəl/
liable to account for one's actions
From this reading When the world turned upon Christian, Philip's forwardness was accountable enough; when the world veered, his position might fairly have been backward.
advancesnounUS /ədˈvænsəz/
plural of “advance” — a movement forward
From this reading One there was who watched Christian with curious intentness, who, when the plight of the Alien staled on general interest, was singular by persistent advances: his old rival, Philip.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Elder by two years, the tyrant of Christian's early day had he been; between them drawn battle raged while the one had yet advantage by a head, soon to alter when the other came stepping up from the ranks of boyhood to match with men, and to win final supremacy at every point.
AlienadjectiveUS /ˈeɪliən/
not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something
From this reading One there was who watched Christian with curious intentness, who, when the plight of the Alien staled on general interest, was singular by persistent advances: his old rival, Philip.
alterverbUS /ˈɔːltər/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Elder by two years, the tyrant of Christian's early day had he been; between them drawn battle raged while the one had yet advantage by a head, soon to alter when the other came stepping up from the ranks of boyhood to match with men, and to win final supremacy at every point.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Latent challenge had not worn out of meeting glances even before Rhoda's coming accentuated an antagonism based primarily on temperament and type.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Elder by two years, the tyrant of Christian's early day had he been; between them drawn battle raged while the one had yet advantage by a head, soon to alter when the other came stepping up from the ranks of boyhood to match with men, and to win final supremacy at every point.
antagonismnounUS /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading Latent challenge had not worn out of meeting glances even before Rhoda's coming accentuated an antagonism based primarily on temperament and type.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Elder by two years, the tyrant of Christian's early day had he been; between them drawn battle raged while the one had yet advantage by a head, soon to alter when the other came stepping up from the ranks of boyhood to match with men, and to win final supremacy at every point.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading When the world turned upon Christian, Philip's forwardness was accountable enough; when the world veered, his position might fairly have been backward.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading Latent challenge had not worn out of meeting glances even before Rhoda's coming accentuated an antagonism based primarily on temperament and type.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Elder by two years, the tyrant of Christian's early day had he been; between them drawn battle raged while the one had yet advantage by a head, soon to alter when the other came stepping up from the ranks of boyhood to match with men, and to win final supremacy at every point.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Elder by two years, the tyrant of Christian's early day had he been; between them drawn battle raged while the one had yet advantage by a head, soon to alter when the other came stepping up from the ranks of boyhood to match with men, and to win final supremacy at every point.
befallenverbUS /bəˈfɑːlən/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading And truly slowest he was to get conviction of the perfect cure that had befallen the alien.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Latent challenge had not worn out of meeting glances even before Rhoda's coming accentuated an antagonism based primarily on temperament and type.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Elder by two years, the tyrant of Christian's early day had he been; between them drawn battle raged while the one had yet advantage by a head, soon to alter when the other came stepping up from the ranks of boyhood to match with men, and to win final supremacy at every point.
boyhoodnounUS /ˈbɔɪhʊd/
the childhood of a boy
From this reading Elder by two years, the tyrant of Christian's early day had he been; between them drawn battle raged while the one had yet advantage by a head, soon to alter when the other came stepping up from the ranks of boyhood to match with men, and to win final supremacy at every point.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One there was who watched Christian with curious intentness, who, when the plight of the Alien staled on general interest, was singular by persistent advances: his old rival, Philip.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Elder by two years, the tyrant of Christian's early day had he been; between them drawn battle raged while the one had yet advantage by a head, soon to alter when the other came stepping up from the ranks of boyhood to match with men, and to win final supremacy at every point.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading Latent challenge had not worn out of meeting glances even before Rhoda's coming accentuated an antagonism based primarily on temperament and type.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading One there was who watched Christian with curious intentness, who, when the plight of the Alien staled on general interest, was singular by persistent advances: his old rival, Philip.
Christian's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Elder by two years, the tyrant of Christian's early day had he been; between them drawn battle raged while the one had yet advantage by a head, soon to alter when the other came stepping up from the ranks of boyhood to match with men, and to win final supremacy at every point.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Latent challenge had not worn out of meeting glances even before Rhoda's coming accentuated an antagonism based primarily on temperament and type.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading And truly slowest he was to get conviction of the perfect cure that had befallen the alien.
cureverbUS /kjʊr/
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading And truly slowest he was to get conviction of the perfect cure that had befallen the alien.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading One there was who watched Christian with curious intentness, who, when the plight of the Alien staled on general interest, was singular by persistent advances: his old rival, Philip.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Elder by two years, the tyrant of Christian's early day had he been; between them drawn battle raged while the one had yet advantage by a head, soon to alter when the other came stepping up from the ranks of boyhood to match with men, and to win final supremacy at every point.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Elder by two years, the tyrant of Christian's early day had he been; between them drawn battle raged while the one had yet advantage by a head, soon to alter when the other came stepping up from the ranks of boyhood to match with men, and to win final supremacy at every point.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Elder by two years, the tyrant of Christian's early day had he been; between them drawn battle raged while the one had yet advantage by a head, soon to alter when the other came stepping up from the ranks of boyhood to match with men, and to win final supremacy at every point.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading Elder by two years, the tyrant of Christian's early day had he been; between them drawn battle raged while the one had yet advantage by a head, soon to alter when the other came stepping up from the ranks of boyhood to match with men, and to win final supremacy at every point.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading When the world turned upon Christian, Philip's forwardness was accountable enough; when the world veered, his position might fairly have been backward.
divisible by two
From this reading Latent challenge had not worn out of meeting glances even before Rhoda's coming accentuated an antagonism based primarily on temperament and type.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Elder by two years, the tyrant of Christian's early day had he been; between them drawn battle raged while the one had yet advantage by a head, soon to alter when the other came stepping up from the ranks of boyhood to match with men, and to win final supremacy at every point.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading When the world turned upon Christian, Philip's forwardness was accountable enough; when the world veered, his position might fairly have been backward.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Elder by two years, the tyrant of Christian's early day had he been; between them drawn battle raged while the one had yet advantage by a head, soon to alter when the other came stepping up from the ranks of boyhood to match with men, and to win final supremacy at every point.
forwardnessnoun
offensive boldness and assertiveness
From this reading When the world turned upon Christian, Philip's forwardness was accountable enough; when the world veered, his position might fairly have been backward.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Elder by two years, the tyrant of Christian's early day had he been; between them drawn battle raged while the one had yet advantage by a head, soon to alter when the other came stepping up from the ranks of boyhood to match with men, and to win final supremacy at every point.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading One there was who watched Christian with curious intentness, who, when the plight of the Alien staled on general interest, was singular by persistent advances: his old rival, Philip.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading And truly slowest he was to get conviction of the perfect cure that had befallen the alien.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading Latent challenge had not worn out of meeting glances even before Rhoda's coming accentuated an antagonism based primarily on temperament and type.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Elder by two years, the tyrant of Christian's early day had he been; between them drawn battle raged while the one had yet advantage by a head, soon to alter when the other came stepping up from the ranks of boyhood to match with men, and to win final supremacy at every point.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When the world turned upon Christian, Philip's forwardness was accountable enough; when the world veered, his position might fairly have been backward.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Elder by two years, the tyrant of Christian's early day had he been; between them drawn battle raged while the one had yet advantage by a head, soon to alter when the other came stepping up from the ranks of boyhood to match with men, and to win final supremacy at every point.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Elder by two years, the tyrant of Christian's early day had he been; between them drawn battle raged while the one had yet advantage by a head, soon to alter when the other came stepping up from the ranks of boyhood to match with men, and to win final supremacy at every point.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One there was who watched Christian with curious intentness, who, when the plight of the Alien staled on general interest, was singular by persistent advances: his old rival, Philip.
intentnessnoun
the quality of being intent and concentrated
From this reading One there was who watched Christian with curious intentness, who, when the plight of the Alien staled on general interest, was singular by persistent advances: his old rival, Philip.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading One there was who watched Christian with curious intentness, who, when the plight of the Alien staled on general interest, was singular by persistent advances: his old rival, Philip.
LatentadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtənt/
potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
From this reading Latent challenge had not worn out of meeting glances even before Rhoda's coming accentuated an antagonism based primarily on temperament and type.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Elder by two years, the tyrant of Christian's early day had he been; between them drawn battle raged while the one had yet advantage by a head, soon to alter when the other came stepping up from the ranks of boyhood to match with men, and to win final supremacy at every point.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Latent challenge had not worn out of meeting glances even before Rhoda's coming accentuated an antagonism based primarily on temperament and type.
the force of workers available
From this reading Elder by two years, the tyrant of Christian's early day had he been; between them drawn battle raged while the one had yet advantage by a head, soon to alter when the other came stepping up from the ranks of boyhood to match with men, and to win final supremacy at every point.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading When the world turned upon Christian, Philip's forwardness was accountable enough; when the world veered, his position might fairly have been backward.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Latent challenge had not worn out of meeting glances even before Rhoda's coming accentuated an antagonism based primarily on temperament and type.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One there was who watched Christian with curious intentness, who, when the plight of the Alien staled on general interest, was singular by persistent advances: his old rival, Philip.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading One there was who watched Christian with curious intentness, who, when the plight of the Alien staled on general interest, was singular by persistent advances: his old rival, Philip.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One there was who watched Christian with curious intentness, who, when the plight of the Alien staled on general interest, was singular by persistent advances: his old rival, Philip.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One there was who watched Christian with curious intentness, who, when the plight of the Alien staled on general interest, was singular by persistent advances: his old rival, Philip.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Elder by two years, the tyrant of Christian's early day had he been; between them drawn battle raged while the one had yet advantage by a head, soon to alter when the other came stepping up from the ranks of boyhood to match with men, and to win final supremacy at every point.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Latent challenge had not worn out of meeting glances even before Rhoda's coming accentuated an antagonism based primarily on temperament and type.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading And truly slowest he was to get conviction of the perfect cure that had befallen the alien.
persistentadjectiveUS /pərˈsɪstənt/
never-ceasing
From this reading One there was who watched Christian with curious intentness, who, when the plight of the Alien staled on general interest, was singular by persistent advances: his old rival, Philip.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading One there was who watched Christian with curious intentness, who, when the plight of the Alien staled on general interest, was singular by persistent advances: his old rival, Philip.
Philip'snounUS /ˈfɪləps/
possessive form of “philip” — Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading When the world turned upon Christian, Philip's forwardness was accountable enough; when the world veered, his position might fairly have been backward.
plightnounUS /plaɪt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading One there was who watched Christian with curious intentness, who, when the plight of the Alien staled on general interest, was singular by persistent advances: his old rival, Philip.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Elder by two years, the tyrant of Christian's early day had he been; between them drawn battle raged while the one had yet advantage by a head, soon to alter when the other came stepping up from the ranks of boyhood to match with men, and to win final supremacy at every point.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading When the world turned upon Christian, Philip's forwardness was accountable enough; when the world veered, his position might fairly have been backward.
primarilyadverbUS /praɪˈmerəli/
for the most part
From this reading Latent challenge had not worn out of meeting glances even before Rhoda's coming accentuated an antagonism based primarily on temperament and type.
ragedverbUS /reɪdʒd/
past form of “rage” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Elder by two years, the tyrant of Christian's early day had he been; between them drawn battle raged while the one had yet advantage by a head, soon to alter when the other came stepping up from the ranks of boyhood to match with men, and to win final supremacy at every point.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Elder by two years, the tyrant of Christian's early day had he been; between them drawn battle raged while the one had yet advantage by a head, soon to alter when the other came stepping up from the ranks of boyhood to match with men, and to win final supremacy at every point.
Rhoda's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Latent challenge had not worn out of meeting glances even before Rhoda's coming accentuated an antagonism based primarily on temperament and type.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading One there was who watched Christian with curious intentness, who, when the plight of the Alien staled on general interest, was singular by persistent advances: his old rival, Philip.
unusual or striking
From this reading One there was who watched Christian with curious intentness, who, when the plight of the Alien staled on general interest, was singular by persistent advances: his old rival, Philip.
slowestadverbUS /ˈsloʊəst/
most slowly
From this reading And truly slowest he was to get conviction of the perfect cure that had befallen the alien.
in the near future
From this reading Elder by two years, the tyrant of Christian's early day had he been; between them drawn battle raged while the one had yet advantage by a head, soon to alter when the other came stepping up from the ranks of boyhood to match with men, and to win final supremacy at every point.
staled
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From this reading One there was who watched Christian with curious intentness, who, when the plight of the Alien staled on general interest, was singular by persistent advances: his old rival, Philip.
steppingverbUS /ˈstepɪŋ/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Elder by two years, the tyrant of Christian's early day had he been; between them drawn battle raged while the one had yet advantage by a head, soon to alter when the other came stepping up from the ranks of boyhood to match with men, and to win final supremacy at every point.
supremacynounUS /səˈpreməsi/
power to dominate or defeat
From this reading Elder by two years, the tyrant of Christian's early day had he been; between them drawn battle raged while the one had yet advantage by a head, soon to alter when the other came stepping up from the ranks of boyhood to match with men, and to win final supremacy at every point.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading Latent challenge had not worn out of meeting glances even before Rhoda's coming accentuated an antagonism based primarily on temperament and type.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And truly slowest he was to get conviction of the perfect cure that had befallen the alien.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One there was who watched Christian with curious intentness, who, when the plight of the Alien staled on general interest, was singular by persistent advances: his old rival, Philip.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Elder by two years, the tyrant of Christian's early day had he been; between them drawn battle raged while the one had yet advantage by a head, soon to alter when the other came stepping up from the ranks of boyhood to match with men, and to win final supremacy at every point.
in or at that place or location
From this reading One there was who watched Christian with curious intentness, who, when the plight of the Alien staled on general interest, was singular by persistent advances: his old rival, Philip.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Elder by two years, the tyrant of Christian's early day had he been; between them drawn battle raged while the one had yet advantage by a head, soon to alter when the other came stepping up from the ranks of boyhood to match with men, and to win final supremacy at every point.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading And truly slowest he was to get conviction of the perfect cure that had befallen the alien.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading When the world turned upon Christian, Philip's forwardness was accountable enough; when the world veered, his position might fairly have been backward.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Elder by two years, the tyrant of Christian's early day had he been; between them drawn battle raged while the one had yet advantage by a head, soon to alter when the other came stepping up from the ranks of boyhood to match with men, and to win final supremacy at every point.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading Latent challenge had not worn out of meeting glances even before Rhoda's coming accentuated an antagonism based primarily on temperament and type.
tyrantnounUS /ˈtaɪrənt/
a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading Elder by two years, the tyrant of Christian's early day had he been; between them drawn battle raged while the one had yet advantage by a head, soon to alter when the other came stepping up from the ranks of boyhood to match with men, and to win final supremacy at every point.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Elder by two years, the tyrant of Christian's early day had he been; between them drawn battle raged while the one had yet advantage by a head, soon to alter when the other came stepping up from the ranks of boyhood to match with men, and to win final supremacy at every point.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When the world turned upon Christian, Philip's forwardness was accountable enough; when the world veered, his position might fairly have been backward.
veeredverbUS /vɪrd/
past form of “veer” — turn sharply; change direction abruptly
From this reading When the world turned upon Christian, Philip's forwardness was accountable enough; when the world veered, his position might fairly have been backward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One there was who watched Christian with curious intentness, who, when the plight of the Alien staled on general interest, was singular by persistent advances: his old rival, Philip.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading One there was who watched Christian with curious intentness, who, when the plight of the Alien staled on general interest, was singular by persistent advances: his old rival, Philip.
at the time that
From this reading One there was who watched Christian with curious intentness, who, when the plight of the Alien staled on general interest, was singular by persistent advances: his old rival, Philip.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Elder by two years, the tyrant of Christian's early day had he been; between them drawn battle raged while the one had yet advantage by a head, soon to alter when the other came stepping up from the ranks of boyhood to match with men, and to win final supremacy at every point.
which person or people
From this reading One there was who watched Christian with curious intentness, who, when the plight of the Alien staled on general interest, was singular by persistent advances: his old rival, Philip.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading Elder by two years, the tyrant of Christian's early day had he been; between them drawn battle raged while the one had yet advantage by a head, soon to alter when the other came stepping up from the ranks of boyhood to match with men, and to win final supremacy at every point.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One there was who watched Christian with curious intentness, who, when the plight of the Alien staled on general interest, was singular by persistent advances: his old rival, Philip.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading When the world turned upon Christian, Philip's forwardness was accountable enough; when the world veered, his position might fairly have been backward.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Latent challenge had not worn out of meeting glances even before Rhoda's coming accentuated an antagonism based primarily on temperament and type.
a late time of life
From this reading Elder by two years, the tyrant of Christian's early day had he been; between them drawn battle raged while the one had yet advantage by a head, soon to alter when the other came stepping up from the ranks of boyhood to match with men, and to win final supremacy at every point.
but in spite of that
From this reading Elder by two years, the tyrant of Christian's early day had he been; between them drawn battle raged while the one had yet advantage by a head, soon to alter when the other came stepping up from the ranks of boyhood to match with men, and to win final supremacy at every point.
