used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I cannot help saying that in forbearing to talk to or to question poor Benee on the evening of his arrival, our young heroes exhibited a spirit of true manliness and courage which was greatly to their credit.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There is nothing dishonourable about such a course, be the temptation what it may.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading That they were burning to get news of the unfortunate Peggy goes without saying, and to hear at the same time Benee’s own marvellous adventures.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I cannot help saying that in forbearing to talk to or to question poor Benee on the evening of his arrival, our young heroes exhibited a spirit of true manliness and courage which was greatly to their credit.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is a good plan to fly from temptation, when you are not sure you may not fall.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading I cannot help saying that in forbearing to talk to or to question poor Benee on the evening of his arrival, our young heroes exhibited a spirit of true manliness and courage which was greatly to their credit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That they were burning to get news of the unfortunate Peggy goes without saying, and to hear at the same time Benee’s own marvellous adventures.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There is nothing dishonourable about such a course, be the temptation what it may.
Benee
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From this reading I cannot help saying that in forbearing to talk to or to question poor Benee on the evening of his arrival, our young heroes exhibited a spirit of true manliness and courage which was greatly to their credit.
Benee's
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From this reading That they were burning to get news of the unfortunate Peggy goes without saying, and to hear at the same time Benee’s own marvellous adventures.
the act of burning something
From this reading That they were burning to get news of the unfortunate Peggy goes without saying, and to hear at the same time Benee’s own marvellous adventures.
cannot
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From this reading I cannot help saying that in forbearing to talk to or to question poor Benee on the evening of his arrival, our young heroes exhibited a spirit of true manliness and courage which was greatly to their credit.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading I cannot help saying that in forbearing to talk to or to question poor Benee on the evening of his arrival, our young heroes exhibited a spirit of true manliness and courage which was greatly to their credit.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading There is nothing dishonourable about such a course, be the temptation what it may.
approval
From this reading I cannot help saying that in forbearing to talk to or to question poor Benee on the evening of his arrival, our young heroes exhibited a spirit of true manliness and courage which was greatly to their credit.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Nor did they hurry the poor fellow even next day.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nor did they hurry the poor fellow even next day.
dishonourableadjective
lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor
From this reading There is nothing dishonourable about such a course, be the temptation what it may.
divisible by two
From this reading Nor did they hurry the poor fellow even next day.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading I cannot help saying that in forbearing to talk to or to question poor Benee on the evening of his arrival, our young heroes exhibited a spirit of true manliness and courage which was greatly to their credit.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading I cannot help saying that in forbearing to talk to or to question poor Benee on the evening of his arrival, our young heroes exhibited a spirit of true manliness and courage which was greatly to their credit.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading It is a good plan to fly from temptation, when you are not sure you may not fall.
a boy or man
From this reading Nor did they hurry the poor fellow even next day.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading It is a good plan to fly from temptation, when you are not sure you may not fall.
forbearingadjective
showing patient and unruffled self-control and restraint under adversity; slow to retaliate or express resentment
From this reading I cannot help saying that in forbearing to talk to or to question poor Benee on the evening of his arrival, our young heroes exhibited a spirit of true manliness and courage which was greatly to their credit.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is a good plan to fly from temptation, when you are not sure you may not fall.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading That they were burning to get news of the unfortunate Peggy goes without saying, and to hear at the same time Benee’s own marvellous adventures.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading That they were burning to get news of the unfortunate Peggy goes without saying, and to hear at the same time Benee’s own marvellous adventures.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It is a good plan to fly from temptation, when you are not sure you may not fall.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading I cannot help saying that in forbearing to talk to or to question poor Benee on the evening of his arrival, our young heroes exhibited a spirit of true manliness and courage which was greatly to their credit.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading That they were burning to get news of the unfortunate Peggy goes without saying, and to hear at the same time Benee’s own marvellous adventures.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I cannot help saying that in forbearing to talk to or to question poor Benee on the evening of his arrival, our young heroes exhibited a spirit of true manliness and courage which was greatly to their credit.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading I cannot help saying that in forbearing to talk to or to question poor Benee on the evening of his arrival, our young heroes exhibited a spirit of true manliness and courage which was greatly to their credit.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I cannot help saying that in forbearing to talk to or to question poor Benee on the evening of his arrival, our young heroes exhibited a spirit of true manliness and courage which was greatly to their credit.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading Nor did they hurry the poor fellow even next day.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I cannot help saying that in forbearing to talk to or to question poor Benee on the evening of his arrival, our young heroes exhibited a spirit of true manliness and courage which was greatly to their credit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I cannot help saying that in forbearing to talk to or to question poor Benee on the evening of his arrival, our young heroes exhibited a spirit of true manliness and courage which was greatly to their credit.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a good plan to fly from temptation, when you are not sure you may not fall.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a good plan to fly from temptation, when you are not sure you may not fall.
manlinessnoun
the trait of being manly; having the characteristics of an adult male
From this reading I cannot help saying that in forbearing to talk to or to question poor Benee on the evening of his arrival, our young heroes exhibited a spirit of true manliness and courage which was greatly to their credit.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading That they were burning to get news of the unfortunate Peggy goes without saying, and to hear at the same time Benee’s own marvellous adventures.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It is a good plan to fly from temptation, when you are not sure you may not fall.
information about recent and important events
From this reading That they were burning to get news of the unfortunate Peggy goes without saying, and to hear at the same time Benee’s own marvellous adventures.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Nor did they hurry the poor fellow even next day.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor did they hurry the poor fellow even next day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is a good plan to fly from temptation, when you are not sure you may not fall.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There is nothing dishonourable about such a course, be the temptation what it may.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I cannot help saying that in forbearing to talk to or to question poor Benee on the evening of his arrival, our young heroes exhibited a spirit of true manliness and courage which was greatly to their credit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I cannot help saying that in forbearing to talk to or to question poor Benee on the evening of his arrival, our young heroes exhibited a spirit of true manliness and courage which was greatly to their credit.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I cannot help saying that in forbearing to talk to or to question poor Benee on the evening of his arrival, our young heroes exhibited a spirit of true manliness and courage which was greatly to their credit.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I cannot help saying that in forbearing to talk to or to question poor Benee on the evening of his arrival, our young heroes exhibited a spirit of true manliness and courage which was greatly to their credit.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading That they were burning to get news of the unfortunate Peggy goes without saying, and to hear at the same time Benee’s own marvellous adventures.
Peggy
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From this reading That they were burning to get news of the unfortunate Peggy goes without saying, and to hear at the same time Benee’s own marvellous adventures.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading It is a good plan to fly from temptation, when you are not sure you may not fall.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading I cannot help saying that in forbearing to talk to or to question poor Benee on the evening of his arrival, our young heroes exhibited a spirit of true manliness and courage which was greatly to their credit.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading I cannot help saying that in forbearing to talk to or to question poor Benee on the evening of his arrival, our young heroes exhibited a spirit of true manliness and courage which was greatly to their credit.
Identical; not different.
From this reading That they were burning to get news of the unfortunate Peggy goes without saying, and to hear at the same time Benee’s own marvellous adventures.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading I cannot help saying that in forbearing to talk to or to question poor Benee on the evening of his arrival, our young heroes exhibited a spirit of true manliness and courage which was greatly to their credit.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading I cannot help saying that in forbearing to talk to or to question poor Benee on the evening of his arrival, our young heroes exhibited a spirit of true manliness and courage which was greatly to their credit.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There is nothing dishonourable about such a course, be the temptation what it may.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading It is a good plan to fly from temptation, when you are not sure you may not fall.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I cannot help saying that in forbearing to talk to or to question poor Benee on the evening of his arrival, our young heroes exhibited a spirit of true manliness and courage which was greatly to their credit.
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading It is a good plan to fly from temptation, when you are not sure you may not fall.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I cannot help saying that in forbearing to talk to or to question poor Benee on the evening of his arrival, our young heroes exhibited a spirit of true manliness and courage which was greatly to their credit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I cannot help saying that in forbearing to talk to or to question poor Benee on the evening of his arrival, our young heroes exhibited a spirit of true manliness and courage which was greatly to their credit.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I cannot help saying that in forbearing to talk to or to question poor Benee on the evening of his arrival, our young heroes exhibited a spirit of true manliness and courage which was greatly to their credit.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is nothing dishonourable about such a course, be the temptation what it may.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That they were burning to get news of the unfortunate Peggy goes without saying, and to hear at the same time Benee’s own marvellous adventures.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading That they were burning to get news of the unfortunate Peggy goes without saying, and to hear at the same time Benee’s own marvellous adventures.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I cannot help saying that in forbearing to talk to or to question poor Benee on the evening of his arrival, our young heroes exhibited a spirit of true manliness and courage which was greatly to their credit.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading I cannot help saying that in forbearing to talk to or to question poor Benee on the evening of his arrival, our young heroes exhibited a spirit of true manliness and courage which was greatly to their credit.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading That they were burning to get news of the unfortunate Peggy goes without saying, and to hear at the same time Benee’s own marvellous adventures.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I cannot help saying that in forbearing to talk to or to question poor Benee on the evening of his arrival, our young heroes exhibited a spirit of true manliness and courage which was greatly to their credit.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That they were burning to get news of the unfortunate Peggy goes without saying, and to hear at the same time Benee’s own marvellous adventures.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There is nothing dishonourable about such a course, be the temptation what it may.
at the time that
From this reading It is a good plan to fly from temptation, when you are not sure you may not fall.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I cannot help saying that in forbearing to talk to or to question poor Benee on the evening of his arrival, our young heroes exhibited a spirit of true manliness and courage which was greatly to their credit.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading That they were burning to get news of the unfortunate Peggy goes without saying, and to hear at the same time Benee’s own marvellous adventures.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It is a good plan to fly from temptation, when you are not sure you may not fall.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I cannot help saying that in forbearing to talk to or to question poor Benee on the evening of his arrival, our young heroes exhibited a spirit of true manliness and courage which was greatly to their credit.
