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Rubicon
Rubicon
/ˈruːbɪkɔn/
noun
A line that when crossed permits of no return and typically results in irrevocable commitment
(
point of no return
,
Rubicon
)
a line that when crossed permits of no return and typically results in irrevocable commitment
The boundary in ancient times between Italy and Gaul; Caesar's crossing it with his army in 49 BC was an act of war
(
Rubicon
)
the boundary in ancient times between Italy and Gaul; Caesar's crossing it with his army in 49 BC was an act of war
Crossing the Rubicon was a significant event in history.
Crossing the Rubicon was a significant event in history.
grownup
grownup
/ˈgroʊˌnəp/
adjective
(of animals) fully developed
(
big
,
fully grown
,
grownup
,
adult
,
full-grown
,
grown
)
(of animals) fully developed
An adult animal
an adult animal
A grown woman
a grown woman
noun
(
)
A fully developed person from maturity onward
(
grownup
,
adult
)
a fully developed person from maturity onward
As an adult, it's important to take responsibility for your actions
As an adult, it's important to take responsibility for your actions
Mickey Charles Mantle
Mickey Charles Mantle
/ˈmɪki ˈtʃɑrlz ˈmæntəl/
noun
United States baseball player (1931-1997)
(
Mantle
,
Mickey Charles Mantle
,
Mickey Mantle
)
United States baseball player (1931-1997)
critter
critter
/ˈkrɪtɝ/
noun
A regional term for 'creature' (especially for domestic animals)
(
critter
)
a regional term for 'creature' (especially for domestic animals)
Every night, a little critter visits our backyard, nibbling on leftover food.
Every night, a little critter visits our backyard, nibbling on leftover food.
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