used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A woman must be human first and a human being could not stand by and see a poor young thing like you branded as a criminal with a terrible jail sentence staring you in the face.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “Even if you do I cannot bear to think of your being there and, although it is not quite honorable of me to do so, I am going to assist you to run away.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Even if you do I cannot bear to think of your being there and, although it is not quite honorable of me to do so, I am going to assist you to run away.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Even if you do I cannot bear to think of your being there and, although it is not quite honorable of me to do so, I am going to assist you to run away.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A woman must be human first and a human being could not stand by and see a poor young thing like you branded as a criminal with a terrible jail sentence staring you in the face.”
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “Even if you do I cannot bear to think of your being there and, although it is not quite honorable of me to do so, I am going to assist you to run away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Even if you do I cannot bear to think of your being there and, although it is not quite honorable of me to do so, I am going to assist you to run away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A woman must be human first and a human being could not stand by and see a poor young thing like you branded as a criminal with a terrible jail sentence staring you in the face.”
have
From this reading “Even if you do I cannot bear to think of your being there and, although it is not quite honorable of me to do so, I am going to assist you to run away.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “Even if you do I cannot bear to think of your being there and, although it is not quite honorable of me to do so, I am going to assist you to run away.
brandedadjectiveUS /ˈbrændɪd/
(of goods and merchandise) marked or labeled by a distinctive word or symbol indicating exclusive rights
From this reading A woman must be human first and a human being could not stand by and see a poor young thing like you branded as a criminal with a terrible jail sentence staring you in the face.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A woman must be human first and a human being could not stand by and see a poor young thing like you branded as a criminal with a terrible jail sentence staring you in the face.”
cannot
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From this reading “Even if you do I cannot bear to think of your being there and, although it is not quite honorable of me to do so, I am going to assist you to run away.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading LESLIE WON TO THE CAUSE “No doubt I deserve it,” said Josie solemnly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A woman must be human first and a human being could not stand by and see a poor young thing like you branded as a criminal with a terrible jail sentence staring you in the face.”
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading A woman must be human first and a human being could not stand by and see a poor young thing like you branded as a criminal with a terrible jail sentence staring you in the face.”
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading LESLIE WON TO THE CAUSE “No doubt I deserve it,” said Josie solemnly.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Even if you do I cannot bear to think of your being there and, although it is not quite honorable of me to do so, I am going to assist you to run away.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading LESLIE WON TO THE CAUSE “No doubt I deserve it,” said Josie solemnly.
divisible by two
From this reading “Even if you do I cannot bear to think of your being there and, although it is not quite honorable of me to do so, I am going to assist you to run away.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Honor isn’t everything.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A woman must be human first and a human being could not stand by and see a poor young thing like you branded as a criminal with a terrible jail sentence staring you in the face.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A woman must be human first and a human being could not stand by and see a poor young thing like you branded as a criminal with a terrible jail sentence staring you in the face.”
the act of departing
From this reading “Even if you do I cannot bear to think of your being there and, although it is not quite honorable of me to do so, I am going to assist you to run away.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Honor isn’t everything.
honorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading “Even if you do I cannot bear to think of your being there and, although it is not quite honorable of me to do so, I am going to assist you to run away.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading A woman must be human first and a human being could not stand by and see a poor young thing like you branded as a criminal with a terrible jail sentence staring you in the face.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading LESLIE WON TO THE CAUSE “No doubt I deserve it,” said Josie solemnly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Even if you do I cannot bear to think of your being there and, although it is not quite honorable of me to do so, I am going to assist you to run away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A woman must be human first and a human being could not stand by and see a poor young thing like you branded as a criminal with a terrible jail sentence staring you in the face.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Even if you do I cannot bear to think of your being there and, although it is not quite honorable of me to do so, I am going to assist you to run away.
isn't
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From this reading Honor isn’t everything.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading LESLIE WON TO THE CAUSE “No doubt I deserve it,” said Josie solemnly.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading A woman must be human first and a human being could not stand by and see a poor young thing like you branded as a criminal with a terrible jail sentence staring you in the face.”
Josie
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From this reading LESLIE WON TO THE CAUSE “No doubt I deserve it,” said Josie solemnly.
LESLIE
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From this reading LESLIE WON TO THE CAUSE “No doubt I deserve it,” said Josie solemnly.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A woman must be human first and a human being could not stand by and see a poor young thing like you branded as a criminal with a terrible jail sentence staring you in the face.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Even if you do I cannot bear to think of your being there and, although it is not quite honorable of me to do so, I am going to assist you to run away.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading A woman must be human first and a human being could not stand by and see a poor young thing like you branded as a criminal with a terrible jail sentence staring you in the face.”
not any; not one
From this reading LESLIE WON TO THE CAUSE “No doubt I deserve it,” said Josie solemnly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Even if you do I cannot bear to think of your being there and, although it is not quite honorable of me to do so, I am going to assist you to run away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Even if you do I cannot bear to think of your being there and, although it is not quite honorable of me to do so, I am going to assist you to run away.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading A woman must be human first and a human being could not stand by and see a poor young thing like you branded as a criminal with a terrible jail sentence staring you in the face.”
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “Even if you do I cannot bear to think of your being there and, although it is not quite honorable of me to do so, I am going to assist you to run away.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading “Even if you do I cannot bear to think of your being there and, although it is not quite honorable of me to do so, I am going to assist you to run away.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading LESLIE WON TO THE CAUSE “No doubt I deserve it,” said Josie solemnly.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A woman must be human first and a human being could not stand by and see a poor young thing like you branded as a criminal with a terrible jail sentence staring you in the face.”
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading A woman must be human first and a human being could not stand by and see a poor young thing like you branded as a criminal with a terrible jail sentence staring you in the face.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Even if you do I cannot bear to think of your being there and, although it is not quite honorable of me to do so, I am going to assist you to run away.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading LESLIE WON TO THE CAUSE “No doubt I deserve it,” said Josie solemnly.
be standing; be upright
From this reading A woman must be human first and a human being could not stand by and see a poor young thing like you branded as a criminal with a terrible jail sentence staring you in the face.”
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading A woman must be human first and a human being could not stand by and see a poor young thing like you branded as a criminal with a terrible jail sentence staring you in the face.”
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading A woman must be human first and a human being could not stand by and see a poor young thing like you branded as a criminal with a terrible jail sentence staring you in the face.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LESLIE WON TO THE CAUSE “No doubt I deserve it,” said Josie solemnly.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Even if you do I cannot bear to think of your being there and, although it is not quite honorable of me to do so, I am going to assist you to run away.
a special situation
From this reading A woman must be human first and a human being could not stand by and see a poor young thing like you branded as a criminal with a terrible jail sentence staring you in the face.”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Even if you do I cannot bear to think of your being there and, although it is not quite honorable of me to do so, I am going to assist you to run away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LESLIE WON TO THE CAUSE “No doubt I deserve it,” said Josie solemnly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A woman must be human first and a human being could not stand by and see a poor young thing like you branded as a criminal with a terrible jail sentence staring you in the face.”
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A woman must be human first and a human being could not stand by and see a poor young thing like you branded as a criminal with a terrible jail sentence staring you in the face.”
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading LESLIE WON TO THE CAUSE “No doubt I deserve it,” said Josie solemnly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Even if you do I cannot bear to think of your being there and, although it is not quite honorable of me to do so, I am going to assist you to run away.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A woman must be human first and a human being could not stand by and see a poor young thing like you branded as a criminal with a terrible jail sentence staring you in the face.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Even if you do I cannot bear to think of your being there and, although it is not quite honorable of me to do so, I am going to assist you to run away.