used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is only in those deeds of sublime recklessness where one throws his life into the balance as a tree casts off a dried leaf that the true measure of peril is known.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading But after all, who can say how much risk is involved in such an act.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But after all, who can say how much risk is involved in such an act.
(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 But after all, who can say how much risk is involved in such an act.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But after all, who can say how much risk is involved in such an act.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OSTRACIZED The question was as to the bronze cross or the silver one, and it was the silver one which came.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading OSTRACIZED The question was as to the bronze cross or the silver one, and it was the silver one which came.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading It is only in those deeds of sublime recklessness where one throws his life into the balance as a tree casts off a dried leaf that the true measure of peril is known.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Roy, who had been the most observant witness, testified before the Honor Court that the frantic struggling of the rescued scout must have incurred danger to the rescuer and that only his dexterity and skill had saved him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Roy, who had been the most observant witness, testified before the Honor Court that the frantic struggling of the rescued scout must have incurred danger to the rescuer and that only his dexterity and skill had saved him.
bronzenounUS /brɑːnz/
an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin
From this reading OSTRACIZED The question was as to the bronze cross or the silver one, and it was the silver one which came.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But after all, who can say how much risk is involved in such an act.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading OSTRACIZED The question was as to the bronze cross or the silver one, and it was the silver one which came.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But after all, who can say how much risk is involved in such an act.
castsnounUS /kæsts/
plural of “cast” — the actors in a play
From this reading It is only in those deeds of sublime recklessness where one throws his life into the balance as a tree casts off a dried leaf that the true measure of peril is known.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Roy, who had been the most observant witness, testified before the Honor Court that the frantic struggling of the rescued scout must have incurred danger to the rescuer and that only his dexterity and skill had saved him.
travel across or pass over
From this reading OSTRACIZED The question was as to the bronze cross or the silver one, and it was the silver one which came.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Roy, who had been the most observant witness, testified before the Honor Court that the frantic struggling of the rescued scout must have incurred danger to the rescuer and that only his dexterity and skill had saved him.
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading It is only in those deeds of sublime recklessness where one throws his life into the balance as a tree casts off a dried leaf that the true measure of peril is known.
dexteritynounUS /dekˈsterəti/
adroitness in using the hands
From this reading Roy, who had been the most observant witness, testified before the Honor Court that the frantic struggling of the rescued scout must have incurred danger to the rescuer and that only his dexterity and skill had saved him.
driedadjectiveUS /draɪd/
not still wet
From this reading It is only in those deeds of sublime recklessness where one throws his life into the balance as a tree casts off a dried leaf that the true measure of peril is known.
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading Roy, who had been the most observant witness, testified before the Honor Court that the frantic struggling of the rescued scout must have incurred danger to the rescuer and that only his dexterity and skill had saved him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Roy, who had been the most observant witness, testified before the Honor Court that the frantic struggling of the rescued scout must have incurred danger to the rescuer and that only his dexterity and skill had saved him.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading That is where insanity and heroism seem to join hands.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Roy, who had been the most observant witness, testified before the Honor Court that the frantic struggling of the rescued scout must have incurred danger to the rescuer and that only his dexterity and skill had saved him.
heroismnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading That is where insanity and heroism seem to join hands.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Roy, who had been the most observant witness, testified before the Honor Court that the frantic struggling of the rescued scout must have incurred danger to the rescuer and that only his dexterity and skill had saved him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Roy, who had been the most observant witness, testified before the Honor Court that the frantic struggling of the rescued scout must have incurred danger to the rescuer and that only his dexterity and skill had saved him.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Roy, who had been the most observant witness, testified before the Honor Court that the frantic struggling of the rescued scout must have incurred danger to the rescuer and that only his dexterity and skill had saved him.
how
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From this reading But after all, who can say how much risk is involved in such an act.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But after all, who can say how much risk is involved in such an act.
incurredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “incur” — make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
From this reading Roy, who had been the most observant witness, testified before the Honor Court that the frantic struggling of the rescued scout must have incurred danger to the rescuer and that only his dexterity and skill had saved him.
insanitynounUS /ˌɪnˈsænəti/
relatively permanent disorder of the mind
From this reading That is where insanity and heroism seem to join hands.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It is only in those deeds of sublime recklessness where one throws his life into the balance as a tree casts off a dried leaf that the true measure of peril is known.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading But after all, who can say how much risk is involved in such an act.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But after all, who can say how much risk is involved in such an act.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading OSTRACIZED The question was as to the bronze cross or the silver one, and it was the silver one which came.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading That is where insanity and heroism seem to join hands.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It is only in those deeds of sublime recklessness where one throws his life into the balance as a tree casts off a dried leaf that the true measure of peril is known.
leafnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading It is only in those deeds of sublime recklessness where one throws his life into the balance as a tree casts off a dried leaf that the true measure of peril is known.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It is only in those deeds of sublime recklessness where one throws his life into the balance as a tree casts off a dried leaf that the true measure of peril is known.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading It is only in those deeds of sublime recklessness where one throws his life into the balance as a tree casts off a dried leaf that the true measure of peril is known.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Roy, who had been the most observant witness, testified before the Honor Court that the frantic struggling of the rescued scout must have incurred danger to the rescuer and that only his dexterity and skill had saved him.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But after all, who can say how much risk is involved in such an act.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Roy, who had been the most observant witness, testified before the Honor Court that the frantic struggling of the rescued scout must have incurred danger to the rescuer and that only his dexterity and skill had saved him.
observantadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvənt/
paying close attention especially to details
From this reading Roy, who had been the most observant witness, testified before the Honor Court that the frantic struggling of the rescued scout must have incurred danger to the rescuer and that only his dexterity and skill had saved him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Roy, who had been the most observant witness, testified before the Honor Court that the frantic struggling of the rescued scout must have incurred danger to the rescuer and that only his dexterity and skill had saved him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It is only in those deeds of sublime recklessness where one throws his life into the balance as a tree casts off a dried leaf that the true measure of peril is known.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading OSTRACIZED The question was as to the bronze cross or the silver one, and it was the silver one which came.
and nothing more
From this reading Roy, who had been the most observant witness, testified before the Honor Court that the frantic struggling of the rescued scout must have incurred danger to the rescuer and that only his dexterity and skill had saved him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading OSTRACIZED The question was as to the bronze cross or the silver one, and it was the silver one which came.
OSTRACIZEDverbUS /ˈɔːstrəsaɪzd/
past form of “ostracize” — expel from a community or group
From this reading OSTRACIZED The question was as to the bronze cross or the silver one, and it was the silver one which came.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading It is only in those deeds of sublime recklessness where one throws his life into the balance as a tree casts off a dried leaf that the true measure of peril is known.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading OSTRACIZED The question was as to the bronze cross or the silver one, and it was the silver one which came.
recklessnessnounUS /ˈrekləsnəs/
the trait of giving little thought to danger
From this reading It is only in those deeds of sublime recklessness where one throws his life into the balance as a tree casts off a dried leaf that the true measure of peril is known.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading Roy, who had been the most observant witness, testified before the Honor Court that the frantic struggling of the rescued scout must have incurred danger to the rescuer and that only his dexterity and skill had saved him.
rescuernounUS /ˈreskjuːər/
a person who rescues you from harm or danger
From this reading Roy, who had been the most observant witness, testified before the Honor Court that the frantic struggling of the rescued scout must have incurred danger to the rescuer and that only his dexterity and skill had saved him.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading But after all, who can say how much risk is involved in such an act.
Roy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Roy, who had been the most observant witness, testified before the Honor Court that the frantic struggling of the rescued scout must have incurred danger to the rescuer and that only his dexterity and skill had saved him.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Roy, who had been the most observant witness, testified before the Honor Court that the frantic struggling of the rescued scout must have incurred danger to the rescuer and that only his dexterity and skill had saved him.
express in words
From this reading But after all, who can say how much risk is involved in such an act.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Roy, who had been the most observant witness, testified before the Honor Court that the frantic struggling of the rescued scout must have incurred danger to the rescuer and that only his dexterity and skill had saved him.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading That is where insanity and heroism seem to join hands.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading OSTRACIZED The question was as to the bronze cross or the silver one, and it was the silver one which came.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Roy, who had been the most observant witness, testified before the Honor Court that the frantic struggling of the rescued scout must have incurred danger to the rescuer and that only his dexterity and skill had saved him.
strugglingadjectiveUS /ˈstrʌɡəlɪŋ/
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading Roy, who had been the most observant witness, testified before the Honor Court that the frantic struggling of the rescued scout must have incurred danger to the rescuer and that only his dexterity and skill had saved him.
sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading It is only in those deeds of sublime recklessness where one throws his life into the balance as a tree casts off a dried leaf that the true measure of peril is known.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But after all, who can say how much risk is involved in such an act.
testifiedverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪd/
inflected form of “testify” — give testimony in a court of law
From this reading Roy, who had been the most observant witness, testified before the Honor Court that the frantic struggling of the rescued scout must have incurred danger to the rescuer and that only his dexterity and skill had saved him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Roy, who had been the most observant witness, testified before the Honor Court that the frantic struggling of the rescued scout must have incurred danger to the rescuer and that only his dexterity and skill had saved him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OSTRACIZED The question was as to the bronze cross or the silver one, and it was the silver one which came.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It is only in those deeds of sublime recklessness where one throws his life into the balance as a tree casts off a dried leaf that the true measure of peril is known.
throwsnounUS /θroʊz/
plural of “throw” — the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
From this reading It is only in those deeds of sublime recklessness where one throws his life into the balance as a tree casts off a dried leaf that the true measure of peril is known.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OSTRACIZED The question was as to the bronze cross or the silver one, and it was the silver one which came.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading It is only in those deeds of sublime recklessness where one throws his life into the balance as a tree casts off a dried leaf that the true measure of peril is known.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is only in those deeds of sublime recklessness where one throws his life into the balance as a tree casts off a dried leaf that the true measure of peril is known.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OSTRACIZED The question was as to the bronze cross or the silver one, and it was the silver one which came.
in or at the place that
From this reading It is only in those deeds of sublime recklessness where one throws his life into the balance as a tree casts off a dried leaf that the true measure of peril is known.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading OSTRACIZED The question was as to the bronze cross or the silver one, and it was the silver one which came.
which person or people
From this reading Roy, who had been the most observant witness, testified before the Honor Court that the frantic struggling of the rescued scout must have incurred danger to the rescuer and that only his dexterity and skill had saved him.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading Roy, who had been the most observant witness, testified before the Honor Court that the frantic struggling of the rescued scout must have incurred danger to the rescuer and that only his dexterity and skill had saved him.
