used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It must have been nearly a week later, for I know that the holidays were drawing to a close, when my young master said to me: "Dan, I must ask you to do something which may not seem to be very honorable, but which must be done.
(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 I have told you that if Bates wins my sister I will cut his throat; I have reconsidered that threat--I will not cut his throat, but I will give him a chance to shoot me, and if he avails himself of it like a man, all shall be fair, but if he does not, I will shoot him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have told you that if Bates wins my sister I will cut his throat; I have reconsidered that threat--I will not cut his throat, but I will give him a chance to shoot me, and if he avails himself of it like a man, all shall be fair, but if he does not, I will shoot him.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading It must have been nearly a week later, for I know that the holidays were drawing to a close, when my young master said to me: "Dan, I must ask you to do something which may not seem to be very honorable, but which must be done.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We were in the stable at the time this conversation took place.
avails
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From this reading I have told you that if Bates wins my sister I will cut his throat; I have reconsidered that threat--I will not cut his throat, but I will give him a chance to shoot me, and if he avails himself of it like a man, all shall be fair, but if he does not, I will shoot him.
BatesverbUS /beɪts/
third-person singular of “bate” — moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
From this reading I have told you that if Bates wins my sister I will cut his throat; I have reconsidered that threat--I will not cut his throat, but I will give him a chance to shoot me, and if he avails himself of it like a man, all shall be fair, but if he does not, I will shoot him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It must have been nearly a week later, for I know that the holidays were drawing to a close, when my young master said to me: "Dan, I must ask you to do something which may not seem to be very honorable, but which must be done.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It must have been nearly a week later, for I know that the holidays were drawing to a close, when my young master said to me: "Dan, I must ask you to do something which may not seem to be very honorable, but which must be done.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It must have been nearly a week later, for I know that the holidays were drawing to a close, when my young master said to me: "Dan, I must ask you to do something which may not seem to be very honorable, but which must be done.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading I have told you that if Bates wins my sister I will cut his throat; I have reconsidered that threat--I will not cut his throat, but I will give him a chance to shoot me, and if he avails himself of it like a man, all shall be fair, but if he does not, I will shoot him.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading It must have been nearly a week later, for I know that the holidays were drawing to a close, when my young master said to me: "Dan, I must ask you to do something which may not seem to be very honorable, but which must be done.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading We were in the stable at the time this conversation took place.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading I have told you that if Bates wins my sister I will cut his throat; I have reconsidered that threat--I will not cut his throat, but I will give him a chance to shoot me, and if he avails himself of it like a man, all shall be fair, but if he does not, I will shoot him.
Dan
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From this reading It must have been nearly a week later, for I know that the holidays were drawing to a close, when my young master said to me: "Dan, I must ask you to do something which may not seem to be very honorable, but which must be done.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It must have been nearly a week later, for I know that the holidays were drawing to a close, when my young master said to me: "Dan, I must ask you to do something which may not seem to be very honorable, but which must be done.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have told you that if Bates wins my sister I will cut his throat; I have reconsidered that threat--I will not cut his throat, but I will give him a chance to shoot me, and if he avails himself of it like a man, all shall be fair, but if he does not, I will shoot him.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It must have been nearly a week later, for I know that the holidays were drawing to a close, when my young master said to me: "Dan, I must ask you to do something which may not seem to be very honorable, but which must be done.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading It must have been nearly a week later, for I know that the holidays were drawing to a close, when my young master said to me: "Dan, I must ask you to do something which may not seem to be very honorable, but which must be done.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading I have told you that if Bates wins my sister I will cut his throat; I have reconsidered that threat--I will not cut his throat, but I will give him a chance to shoot me, and if he avails himself of it like a man, all shall be fair, but if he does not, I will shoot him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It must have been nearly a week later, for I know that the holidays were drawing to a close, when my young master said to me: "Dan, I must ask you to do something which may not seem to be very honorable, but which must be done.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I have told you that if Bates wins my sister I will cut his throat; I have reconsidered that threat--I will not cut his throat, but I will give him a chance to shoot me, and if he avails himself of it like a man, all shall be fair, but if he does not, I will shoot him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It must have been nearly a week later, for I know that the holidays were drawing to a close, when my young master said to me: "Dan, I must ask you to do something which may not seem to be very honorable, but which must be done.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I have told you that if Bates wins my sister I will cut his throat; I have reconsidered that threat--I will not cut his throat, but I will give him a chance to shoot me, and if he avails himself of it like a man, all shall be fair, but if he does not, I will shoot him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I have told you that if Bates wins my sister I will cut his throat; I have reconsidered that threat--I will not cut his throat, but I will give him a chance to shoot me, and if he avails himself of it like a man, all shall be fair, but if he does not, I will shoot him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading I have told you that if Bates wins my sister I will cut his throat; I have reconsidered that threat--I will not cut his throat, but I will give him a chance to shoot me, and if he avails himself of it like a man, all shall be fair, but if he does not, I will shoot him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I have told you that if Bates wins my sister I will cut his throat; I have reconsidered that threat--I will not cut his throat, but I will give him a chance to shoot me, and if he avails himself of it like a man, all shall be fair, but if he does not, I will shoot him.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading It must have been nearly a week later, for I know that the holidays were drawing to a close, when my young master said to me: "Dan, I must ask you to do something which may not seem to be very honorable, but which must be done.
honorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading It must have been nearly a week later, for I know that the holidays were drawing to a close, when my young master said to me: "Dan, I must ask you to do something which may not seem to be very honorable, but which must be done.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It must have been nearly a week later, for I know that the holidays were drawing to a close, when my young master said to me: "Dan, I must ask you to do something which may not seem to be very honorable, but which must be done.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I have told you that if Bates wins my sister I will cut his throat; I have reconsidered that threat--I will not cut his throat, but I will give him a chance to shoot me, and if he avails himself of it like a man, all shall be fair, but if he does not, I will shoot him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We were in the stable at the time this conversation took place.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes, sir, but what is it you want me to do?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It must have been nearly a week later, for I know that the holidays were drawing to a close, when my young master said to me: "Dan, I must ask you to do something which may not seem to be very honorable, but which must be done.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It must have been nearly a week later, for I know that the holidays were drawing to a close, when my young master said to me: "Dan, I must ask you to do something which may not seem to be very honorable, but which must be done.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It must have been nearly a week later, for I know that the holidays were drawing to a close, when my young master said to me: "Dan, I must ask you to do something which may not seem to be very honorable, but which must be done.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I have told you that if Bates wins my sister I will cut his throat; I have reconsidered that threat--I will not cut his throat, but I will give him a chance to shoot me, and if he avails himself of it like a man, all shall be fair, but if he does not, I will shoot him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I have told you that if Bates wins my sister I will cut his throat; I have reconsidered that threat--I will not cut his throat, but I will give him a chance to shoot me, and if he avails himself of it like a man, all shall be fair, but if he does not, I will shoot him.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading It must have been nearly a week later, for I know that the holidays were drawing to a close, when my young master said to me: "Dan, I must ask you to do something which may not seem to be very honorable, but which must be done.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It must have been nearly a week later, for I know that the holidays were drawing to a close, when my young master said to me: "Dan, I must ask you to do something which may not seem to be very honorable, but which must be done.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It must have been nearly a week later, for I know that the holidays were drawing to a close, when my young master said to me: "Dan, I must ask you to do something which may not seem to be very honorable, but which must be done.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It must have been nearly a week later, for I know that the holidays were drawing to a close, when my young master said to me: "Dan, I must ask you to do something which may not seem to be very honorable, but which must be done.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It must have been nearly a week later, for I know that the holidays were drawing to a close, when my young master said to me: "Dan, I must ask you to do something which may not seem to be very honorable, but which must be done.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It must have been nearly a week later, for I know that the holidays were drawing to a close, when my young master said to me: "Dan, I must ask you to do something which may not seem to be very honorable, but which must be done.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It must have been nearly a week later, for I know that the holidays were drawing to a close, when my young master said to me: "Dan, I must ask you to do something which may not seem to be very honorable, but which must be done.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have told you that if Bates wins my sister I will cut his throat; I have reconsidered that threat--I will not cut his throat, but I will give him a chance to shoot me, and if he avails himself of it like a man, all shall be fair, but if he does not, I will shoot him.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading We were in the stable at the time this conversation took place.
reconsideredverbUS /ˌriːkənˈsɪdərd/
past form of “reconsider” — consider again; give new consideration to; usually with a view to changing
From this reading I have told you that if Bates wins my sister I will cut his throat; I have reconsidered that threat--I will not cut his throat, but I will give him a chance to shoot me, and if he avails himself of it like a man, all shall be fair, but if he does not, I will shoot him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It must have been nearly a week later, for I know that the holidays were drawing to a close, when my young master said to me: "Dan, I must ask you to do something which may not seem to be very honorable, but which must be done.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It must have been nearly a week later, for I know that the holidays were drawing to a close, when my young master said to me: "Dan, I must ask you to do something which may not seem to be very honorable, but which must be done.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I have told you that if Bates wins my sister I will cut his throat; I have reconsidered that threat--I will not cut his throat, but I will give him a chance to shoot me, and if he avails himself of it like a man, all shall be fair, but if he does not, I will shoot him.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading I have told you that if Bates wins my sister I will cut his throat; I have reconsidered that threat--I will not cut his throat, but I will give him a chance to shoot me, and if he avails himself of it like a man, all shall be fair, but if he does not, I will shoot him.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Yes, sir, but what is it you want me to do?"
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading I have told you that if Bates wins my sister I will cut his throat; I have reconsidered that threat--I will not cut his throat, but I will give him a chance to shoot me, and if he avails himself of it like a man, all shall be fair, but if he does not, I will shoot him.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It must have been nearly a week later, for I know that the holidays were drawing to a close, when my young master said to me: "Dan, I must ask you to do something which may not seem to be very honorable, but which must be done.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading We were in the stable at the time this conversation took place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It must have been nearly a week later, for I know that the holidays were drawing to a close, when my young master said to me: "Dan, I must ask you to do something which may not seem to be very honorable, but which must be done.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It must have been nearly a week later, for I know that the holidays were drawing to a close, when my young master said to me: "Dan, I must ask you to do something which may not seem to be very honorable, but which must be done.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We were in the stable at the time this conversation took place.
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading I have told you that if Bates wins my sister I will cut his throat; I have reconsidered that threat--I will not cut his throat, but I will give him a chance to shoot me, and if he avails himself of it like a man, all shall be fair, but if he does not, I will shoot him.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading I have told you that if Bates wins my sister I will cut his throat; I have reconsidered that threat--I will not cut his throat, but I will give him a chance to shoot me, and if he avails himself of it like a man, all shall be fair, but if he does not, I will shoot him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading We were in the stable at the time this conversation took place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It must have been nearly a week later, for I know that the holidays were drawing to a close, when my young master said to me: "Dan, I must ask you to do something which may not seem to be very honorable, but which must be done.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I have told you that if Bates wins my sister I will cut his throat; I have reconsidered that threat--I will not cut his throat, but I will give him a chance to shoot me, and if he avails himself of it like a man, all shall be fair, but if he does not, I will shoot him.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading We were in the stable at the time this conversation took place.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Do you understand?"
precisely as stated
From this reading It must have been nearly a week later, for I know that the holidays were drawing to a close, when my young master said to me: "Dan, I must ask you to do something which may not seem to be very honorable, but which must be done.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Yes, sir, but what is it you want me to do?"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were in the stable at the time this conversation took place.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It must have been nearly a week later, for I know that the holidays were drawing to a close, when my young master said to me: "Dan, I must ask you to do something which may not seem to be very honorable, but which must be done.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It must have been nearly a week later, for I know that the holidays were drawing to a close, when my young master said to me: "Dan, I must ask you to do something which may not seem to be very honorable, but which must be done.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Yes, sir, but what is it you want me to do?"
at the time that
From this reading It must have been nearly a week later, for I know that the holidays were drawing to a close, when my young master said to me: "Dan, I must ask you to do something which may not seem to be very honorable, but which must be done.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It must have been nearly a week later, for I know that the holidays were drawing to a close, when my young master said to me: "Dan, I must ask you to do something which may not seem to be very honorable, but which must be done.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I have told you that if Bates wins my sister I will cut his throat; I have reconsidered that threat--I will not cut his throat, but I will give him a chance to shoot me, and if he avails himself of it like a man, all shall be fair, but if he does not, I will shoot him.
winsnounUS /wɪnz/
plural of “win” — a victory (as in a race or other competition)
From this reading I have told you that if Bates wins my sister I will cut his throat; I have reconsidered that threat--I will not cut his throat, but I will give him a chance to shoot me, and if he avails himself of it like a man, all shall be fair, but if he does not, I will shoot him.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, sir, but what is it you want me to do?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It must have been nearly a week later, for I know that the holidays were drawing to a close, when my young master said to me: "Dan, I must ask you to do something which may not seem to be very honorable, but which must be done.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It must have been nearly a week later, for I know that the holidays were drawing to a close, when my young master said to me: "Dan, I must ask you to do something which may not seem to be very honorable, but which must be done.
