used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FRIEND INDEED Hiram Strong was not likely to forget the experiences of that night.
anew
From this reading Merely, he did not see how he could ever respect himself again if he deserted the stranger.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He did not feel that he was braver than anyone else in remaining with the delirious man and doing what he could for him.
any person at all
From this reading He did not feel that he was braver than anyone else in remaining with the delirious man and doing what he could for him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And to desert the sick man was to desert, as well, Sunnyside Farm and his employment.
braveradjectiveUS /ˈbreɪvər/
comparative of “brave” — possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading He did not feel that he was braver than anyone else in remaining with the delirious man and doing what he could for him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He did not feel that he was braver than anyone else in remaining with the delirious man and doing what he could for him.
deliriousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪriəs/
experiencing delirium
From this reading He did not feel that he was braver than anyone else in remaining with the delirious man and doing what he could for him.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading And to desert the sick man was to desert, as well, Sunnyside Farm and his employment.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Merely, he did not see how he could ever respect himself again if he deserted the stranger.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not feel that he was braver than anyone else in remaining with the delirious man and doing what he could for him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Hiram could not do that.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading He did not feel that he was braver than anyone else in remaining with the delirious man and doing what he could for him.
else
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From this reading He did not feel that he was braver than anyone else in remaining with the delirious man and doing what he could for him.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading And to desert the sick man was to desert, as well, Sunnyside Farm and his employment.
at any time
From this reading Merely, he did not see how he could ever respect himself again if he deserted the stranger.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading A FRIEND INDEED Hiram Strong was not likely to forget the experiences of that night.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading And to desert the sick man was to desert, as well, Sunnyside Farm and his employment.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He did not feel that he was braver than anyone else in remaining with the delirious man and doing what he could for him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He did not feel that he was braver than anyone else in remaining with the delirious man and doing what he could for him.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading A FRIEND INDEED Hiram Strong was not likely to forget the experiences of that night.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A FRIEND INDEED Hiram Strong was not likely to forget the experiences of that night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not feel that he was braver than anyone else in remaining with the delirious man and doing what he could for him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He did not feel that he was braver than anyone else in remaining with the delirious man and doing what he could for him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Merely, he did not see how he could ever respect himself again if he deserted the stranger.
Hiram
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From this reading A FRIEND INDEED Hiram Strong was not likely to forget the experiences of that night.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And to desert the sick man was to desert, as well, Sunnyside Farm and his employment.
how
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From this reading Merely, he did not see how he could ever respect himself again if he deserted the stranger.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Merely, he did not see how he could ever respect himself again if he deserted the stranger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He did not feel that he was braver than anyone else in remaining with the delirious man and doing what he could for him.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading A FRIEND INDEED Hiram Strong was not likely to forget the experiences of that night.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading A FRIEND INDEED Hiram Strong was not likely to forget the experiences of that night.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He did not feel that he was braver than anyone else in remaining with the delirious man and doing what he could for him.
and nothing more
From this reading Merely, he did not see how he could ever respect himself again if he deserted the stranger.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A FRIEND INDEED Hiram Strong was not likely to forget the experiences of that night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A FRIEND INDEED Hiram Strong was not likely to forget the experiences of that night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FRIEND INDEED Hiram Strong was not likely to forget the experiences of that night.
not used up
From this reading He did not feel that he was braver than anyone else in remaining with the delirious man and doing what he could for him.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Merely, he did not see how he could ever respect himself again if he deserted the stranger.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Merely, he did not see how he could ever respect himself again if he deserted the stranger.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading And to desert the sick man was to desert, as well, Sunnyside Farm and his employment.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Merely, he did not see how he could ever respect himself again if he deserted the stranger.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading A FRIEND INDEED Hiram Strong was not likely to forget the experiences of that night.
Sunnyside
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From this reading And to desert the sick man was to desert, as well, Sunnyside Farm and his employment.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He did not feel that he was braver than anyone else in remaining with the delirious man and doing what he could for him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A FRIEND INDEED Hiram Strong was not likely to forget the experiences of that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FRIEND INDEED Hiram Strong was not likely to forget the experiences of that night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FRIEND INDEED Hiram Strong was not likely to forget the experiences of that night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A FRIEND INDEED Hiram Strong was not likely to forget the experiences of that night.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading And to desert the sick man was to desert, as well, Sunnyside Farm and his employment.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He did not feel that he was braver than anyone else in remaining with the delirious man and doing what he could for him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He did not feel that he was braver than anyone else in remaining with the delirious man and doing what he could for him.
