used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I reckon this always -- that a man is never undone till he be hanged; nor never welcome to a place, till some certain shot be paid, and the hostess say, welcome.
equally
From this reading Unfit, and almost unable to travel, empty of means and resources almost alike, he would go, -- and he was going; and sheer determination stood in the place and filled the want of all things beside.
(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 Unfit, and almost unable to travel, empty of means and resources almost alike, he would go, -- and he was going; and sheer determination stood in the place and filled the want of all things beside.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Unfit, and almost unable to travel, empty of means and resources almost alike, he would go, -- and he was going; and sheer determination stood in the place and filled the want of all things beside.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I reckon this always -- that a man is never undone till he be hanged; nor never welcome to a place, till some certain shot be paid, and the hostess say, welcome.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I reckon this always -- that a man is never undone till he be hanged; nor never welcome to a place, till some certain shot be paid, and the hostess say, welcome.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was means and resources both; for both are at the command of him who knows how to command them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was means and resources both; for both are at the command of him who knows how to command them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I reckon this always -- that a man is never undone till he be hanged; nor never welcome to a place, till some certain shot be paid, and the hostess say, welcome.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Unfit, and almost unable to travel, empty of means and resources almost alike, he would go, -- and he was going; and sheer determination stood in the place and filled the want of all things beside.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was means and resources both; for both are at the command of him who knows how to command them.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I reckon this always -- that a man is never undone till he be hanged; nor never welcome to a place, till some certain shot be paid, and the hostess say, welcome.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading It was means and resources both; for both are at the command of him who knows how to command them.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Unfit, and almost unable to travel, empty of means and resources almost alike, he would go, -- and he was going; and sheer determination stood in the place and filled the want of all things beside.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Unfit, and almost unable to travel, empty of means and resources almost alike, he would go, -- and he was going; and sheer determination stood in the place and filled the want of all things beside.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Unfit, and almost unable to travel, empty of means and resources almost alike, he would go, -- and he was going; and sheer determination stood in the place and filled the want of all things beside.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was means and resources both; for both are at the command of him who knows how to command them.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Unfit, and almost unable to travel, empty of means and resources almost alike, he would go, -- and he was going; and sheer determination stood in the place and filled the want of all things beside.
the act of departing
From this reading Unfit, and almost unable to travel, empty of means and resources almost alike, he would go, -- and he was going; and sheer determination stood in the place and filled the want of all things beside.
hangedverbUS /hæŋd/
past form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading I reckon this always -- that a man is never undone till he be hanged; nor never welcome to a place, till some certain shot be paid, and the hostess say, welcome.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I reckon this always -- that a man is never undone till he be hanged; nor never welcome to a place, till some certain shot be paid, and the hostess say, welcome.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was means and resources both; for both are at the command of him who knows how to command them.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading I reckon this always -- that a man is never undone till he be hanged; nor never welcome to a place, till some certain shot be paid, and the hostess say, welcome.
how
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From this reading It was means and resources both; for both are at the command of him who knows how to command them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I reckon this always -- that a man is never undone till he be hanged; nor never welcome to a place, till some certain shot be paid, and the hostess say, welcome.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Unfit, and almost unable to travel, empty of means and resources almost alike, he would go, -- and he was going; and sheer determination stood in the place and filled the want of all things beside.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I reckon this always -- that a man is never undone till he be hanged; nor never welcome to a place, till some certain shot be paid, and the hostess say, welcome.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was means and resources both; for both are at the command of him who knows how to command them.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading What a journey that was, of weariness and pain and strong will.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading It was means and resources both; for both are at the command of him who knows how to command them.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I reckon this always -- that a man is never undone till he be hanged; nor never welcome to a place, till some certain shot be paid, and the hostess say, welcome.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Unfit, and almost unable to travel, empty of means and resources almost alike, he would go, -- and he was going; and sheer determination stood in the place and filled the want of all things beside.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I reckon this always -- that a man is never undone till he be hanged; nor never welcome to a place, till some certain shot be paid, and the hostess say, welcome.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading I reckon this always -- that a man is never undone till he be hanged; nor never welcome to a place, till some certain shot be paid, and the hostess say, welcome.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading I reckon this always -- that a man is never undone till he be hanged; nor never welcome to a place, till some certain shot be paid, and the hostess say, welcome.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading What a journey that was, of weariness and pain and strong will.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I reckon this always -- that a man is never undone till he be hanged; nor never welcome to a place, till some certain shot be paid, and the hostess say, welcome.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading I reckon this always -- that a man is never undone till he be hanged; nor never welcome to a place, till some certain shot be paid, and the hostess say, welcome.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading Unfit, and almost unable to travel, empty of means and resources almost alike, he would go, -- and he was going; and sheer determination stood in the place and filled the want of all things beside.
express in words
From this reading I reckon this always -- that a man is never undone till he be hanged; nor never welcome to a place, till some certain shot be paid, and the hostess say, welcome.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Unfit, and almost unable to travel, empty of means and resources almost alike, he would go, -- and he was going; and sheer determination stood in the place and filled the want of all things beside.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading I reckon this always -- that a man is never undone till he be hanged; nor never welcome to a place, till some certain shot be paid, and the hostess say, welcome.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I reckon this always -- that a man is never undone till he be hanged; nor never welcome to a place, till some certain shot be paid, and the hostess say, welcome.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Unfit, and almost unable to travel, empty of means and resources almost alike, he would go, -- and he was going; and sheer determination stood in the place and filled the want of all things beside.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading What a journey that was, of weariness and pain and strong will.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I reckon this always -- that a man is never undone till he be hanged; nor never welcome to a place, till some certain shot be paid, and the hostess say, welcome.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I reckon this always -- that a man is never undone till he be hanged; nor never welcome to a place, till some certain shot be paid, and the hostess say, welcome.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was means and resources both; for both are at the command of him who knows how to command them.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Unfit, and almost unable to travel, empty of means and resources almost alike, he would go, -- and he was going; and sheer determination stood in the place and filled the want of all things beside.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I reckon this always -- that a man is never undone till he be hanged; nor never welcome to a place, till some certain shot be paid, and the hostess say, welcome.
up to a particular time
From this reading I reckon this always -- that a man is never undone till he be hanged; nor never welcome to a place, till some certain shot be paid, and the hostess say, welcome.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I reckon this always -- that a man is never undone till he be hanged; nor never welcome to a place, till some certain shot be paid, and the hostess say, welcome.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Unfit, and almost unable to travel, empty of means and resources almost alike, he would go, -- and he was going; and sheer determination stood in the place and filled the want of all things beside.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Unfit, and almost unable to travel, empty of means and resources almost alike, he would go, -- and he was going; and sheer determination stood in the place and filled the want of all things beside.
undoneadjectiveUS /ənˈdʌn/
not done
From this reading I reckon this always -- that a man is never undone till he be hanged; nor never welcome to a place, till some certain shot be paid, and the hostess say, welcome.
UnfitadjectiveUS /ənˈfɪt/
below the required standards for a purpose
From this reading Unfit, and almost unable to travel, empty of means and resources almost alike, he would go, -- and he was going; and sheer determination stood in the place and filled the want of all things beside.
VERONAnounUS /vərˈoʊnə/
a city in Veneto on the River Adige
From this reading TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Unfit, and almost unable to travel, empty of means and resources almost alike, he would go, -- and he was going; and sheer determination stood in the place and filled the want of all things beside.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What a journey that was, of weariness and pain and strong will.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading What a journey that was, of weariness and pain and strong will.
accept gladly
From this reading I reckon this always -- that a man is never undone till he be hanged; nor never welcome to a place, till some certain shot be paid, and the hostess say, welcome.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What a journey that was, of weariness and pain and strong will.
which person or people
From this reading It was means and resources both; for both are at the command of him who knows how to command them.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading What a journey that was, of weariness and pain and strong will.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Unfit, and almost unable to travel, empty of means and resources almost alike, he would go, -- and he was going; and sheer determination stood in the place and filled the want of all things beside.
