ə sen shən noun 1. the act or process of rising; ascent. 2. (cap.) in Christian theology, the bodily ascent of Jesus Christ to heaven, after his death. 3. (cap.) the festival…
sidelong
saId lawng adjective 1. directed to one side, as a motion or glance. Annoyed, he cast a sidelong glance at her, hoping she would let him speak. As they walked together, she…
anti-hero
aen ti hi ro noun a central character in a story, novel, or play who lacks traditional heroic qualities, such as high purpose or moral strength. The most celebrated television series in…
protagonist
pro tae gə nihst the leading character in a literary work. At this point in the play, the protagonist realizes what he must do to overcome his foe. Word Parts The…
high-handed
haI haen dihd arbitrary and domineering in action or manner. We refuse to go to war on the basis of one general’s high-handed decision.