used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I warrant I shall find her and bring her back;' thinking, I suppose, that I had run from him as a girl in play runs from her companions.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading I ran so fast, being then young and strong, that Benjamin, I am sure, could not have overtaken me had he tried, because he was already gross of body and short of breath in consequence of his tippling.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I ran so fast, being then young and strong, that Benjamin, I am sure, could not have overtaken me had he tried, because he was already gross of body and short of breath in consequence of his tippling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I ran so fast, being then young and strong, that Benjamin, I am sure, could not have overtaken me had he tried, because he was already gross of body and short of breath in consequence of his tippling.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I warrant I shall find her and bring her back;' thinking, I suppose, that I had run from him as a girl in play runs from her companions.
on or to one side
From this reading I have since heard that he did not follow me, nor did he dare to push aside his father.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I warrant I shall find her and bring her back;' thinking, I suppose, that I had run from him as a girl in play runs from her companions.
for the reason that
From this reading I ran so fast, being then young and strong, that Benjamin, I am sure, could not have overtaken me had he tried, because he was already gross of body and short of breath in consequence of his tippling.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I ran so fast, being then young and strong, that Benjamin, I am sure, could not have overtaken me had he tried, because he was already gross of body and short of breath in consequence of his tippling.
BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading I ran so fast, being then young and strong, that Benjamin, I am sure, could not have overtaken me had he tried, because he was already gross of body and short of breath in consequence of his tippling.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading I ran so fast, being then young and strong, that Benjamin, I am sure, could not have overtaken me had he tried, because he was already gross of body and short of breath in consequence of his tippling.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading I ran so fast, being then young and strong, that Benjamin, I am sure, could not have overtaken me had he tried, because he was already gross of body and short of breath in consequence of his tippling.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I warrant I shall find her and bring her back;' thinking, I suppose, that I had run from him as a girl in play runs from her companions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he laughed and said, 'Let her run; let her run.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading I warrant I shall find her and bring her back;' thinking, I suppose, that I had run from him as a girl in play runs from her companions.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading I ran so fast, being then young and strong, that Benjamin, I am sure, could not have overtaken me had he tried, because he was already gross of body and short of breath in consequence of his tippling.
CONSOLATIONnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading THE VISION OF CONSOLATION.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I ran so fast, being then young and strong, that Benjamin, I am sure, could not have overtaken me had he tried, because he was already gross of body and short of breath in consequence of his tippling.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading I have since heard that he did not follow me, nor did he dare to push aside his father.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I have since heard that he did not follow me, nor did he dare to push aside his father.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading I ran so fast, being then young and strong, that Benjamin, I am sure, could not have overtaken me had he tried, because he was already gross of body and short of breath in consequence of his tippling.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I have since heard that he did not follow me, nor did he dare to push aside his father.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I warrant I shall find her and bring her back;' thinking, I suppose, that I had run from him as a girl in play runs from her companions.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading I have since heard that he did not follow me, nor did he dare to push aside his father.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I warrant I shall find her and bring her back;' thinking, I suppose, that I had run from him as a girl in play runs from her companions.
a young female
From this reading I warrant I shall find her and bring her back;' thinking, I suppose, that I had run from him as a girl in play runs from her companions.
grossadjectiveUS /ɡroʊs/
before any deductions
From this reading I ran so fast, being then young and strong, that Benjamin, I am sure, could not have overtaken me had he tried, because he was already gross of body and short of breath in consequence of his tippling.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I ran so fast, being then young and strong, that Benjamin, I am sure, could not have overtaken me had he tried, because he was already gross of body and short of breath in consequence of his tippling.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I ran so fast, being then young and strong, that Benjamin, I am sure, could not have overtaken me had he tried, because he was already gross of body and short of breath in consequence of his tippling.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I ran so fast, being then young and strong, that Benjamin, I am sure, could not have overtaken me had he tried, because he was already gross of body and short of breath in consequence of his tippling.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I have since heard that he did not follow me, nor did he dare to push aside his father.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But he laughed and said, 'Let her run; let her run.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I warrant I shall find her and bring her back;' thinking, I suppose, that I had run from him as a girl in play runs from her companions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I ran so fast, being then young and strong, that Benjamin, I am sure, could not have overtaken me had he tried, because he was already gross of body and short of breath in consequence of his tippling.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I ran so fast, being then young and strong, that Benjamin, I am sure, could not have overtaken me had he tried, because he was already gross of body and short of breath in consequence of his tippling.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I ran so fast, being then young and strong, that Benjamin, I am sure, could not have overtaken me had he tried, because he was already gross of body and short of breath in consequence of his tippling.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading But he laughed and said, 'Let her run; let her run.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading But he laughed and said, 'Let her run; let her run.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I ran so fast, being then young and strong, that Benjamin, I am sure, could not have overtaken me had he tried, because he was already gross of body and short of breath in consequence of his tippling.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading I have since heard that he did not follow me, nor did he dare to push aside his father.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I ran so fast, being then young and strong, that Benjamin, I am sure, could not have overtaken me had he tried, because he was already gross of body and short of breath in consequence of his tippling.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE VISION OF CONSOLATION.
overtakenverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪkən/
inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading I ran so fast, being then young and strong, that Benjamin, I am sure, could not have overtaken me had he tried, because he was already gross of body and short of breath in consequence of his tippling.
participate in games or sport
From this reading I warrant I shall find her and bring her back;' thinking, I suppose, that I had run from him as a girl in play runs from her companions.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading I have since heard that he did not follow me, nor did he dare to push aside his father.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading I ran so fast, being then young and strong, that Benjamin, I am sure, could not have overtaken me had he tried, because he was already gross of body and short of breath in consequence of his tippling.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading But he laughed and said, 'Let her run; let her run.
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading I warrant I shall find her and bring her back;' thinking, I suppose, that I had run from him as a girl in play runs from her companions.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But he laughed and said, 'Let her run; let her run.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I warrant I shall find her and bring her back;' thinking, I suppose, that I had run from him as a girl in play runs from her companions.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading I ran so fast, being then young and strong, that Benjamin, I am sure, could not have overtaken me had he tried, because he was already gross of body and short of breath in consequence of his tippling.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I have since heard that he did not follow me, nor did he dare to push aside his father.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I ran so fast, being then young and strong, that Benjamin, I am sure, could not have overtaken me had he tried, because he was already gross of body and short of breath in consequence of his tippling.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading I ran so fast, being then young and strong, that Benjamin, I am sure, could not have overtaken me had he tried, because he was already gross of body and short of breath in consequence of his tippling.
express a supposition
From this reading I warrant I shall find her and bring her back;' thinking, I suppose, that I had run from him as a girl in play runs from her companions.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I ran so fast, being then young and strong, that Benjamin, I am sure, could not have overtaken me had he tried, because he was already gross of body and short of breath in consequence of his tippling.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I ran so fast, being then young and strong, that Benjamin, I am sure, could not have overtaken me had he tried, because he was already gross of body and short of breath in consequence of his tippling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VISION OF CONSOLATION.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I ran so fast, being then young and strong, that Benjamin, I am sure, could not have overtaken me had he tried, because he was already gross of body and short of breath in consequence of his tippling.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading I warrant I shall find her and bring her back;' thinking, I suppose, that I had run from him as a girl in play runs from her companions.
tippling
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From this reading I ran so fast, being then young and strong, that Benjamin, I am sure, could not have overtaken me had he tried, because he was already gross of body and short of breath in consequence of his tippling.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have since heard that he did not follow me, nor did he dare to push aside his father.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading I ran so fast, being then young and strong, that Benjamin, I am sure, could not have overtaken me had he tried, because he was already gross of body and short of breath in consequence of his tippling.
a vivid mental image
From this reading THE VISION OF CONSOLATION.
warrantnounUS /ˈwɔːrənt/
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
From this reading I warrant I shall find her and bring her back;' thinking, I suppose, that I had run from him as a girl in play runs from her companions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I ran so fast, being then young and strong, that Benjamin, I am sure, could not have overtaken me had he tried, because he was already gross of body and short of breath in consequence of his tippling.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I ran so fast, being then young and strong, that Benjamin, I am sure, could not have overtaken me had he tried, because he was already gross of body and short of breath in consequence of his tippling.
