used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So they once told me, but I courtesied, and replied that I should prefer a live rebel to even two dead loyalists.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So they once told me, but I courtesied, and replied that I should prefer a live rebel to even two dead loyalists.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I begged of them to put themselves to no such inconvenience; that I wouldn't trouble them to do anything of the kind; that if they didn't think it worth while to live for themselves, I shouldn't intrude upon any suicidal intention they might entertain.
any thing at all
From this reading I begged of them to put themselves to no such inconvenience; that I wouldn't trouble them to do anything of the kind; that if they didn't think it worth while to live for themselves, I shouldn't intrude upon any suicidal intention they might entertain.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading I begged of them to put themselves to no such inconvenience; that I wouldn't trouble them to do anything of the kind; that if they didn't think it worth while to live for themselves, I shouldn't intrude upon any suicidal intention they might entertain.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading So they once told me, but I courtesied, and replied that I should prefer a live rebel to even two dead loyalists.
CLEVELANDnounUS /ˈkliːvlənd/
the largest city in Ohio; located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie; a major Great Lakes port
From this reading CLEVELAND.
courtesied
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From this reading So they once told me, but I courtesied, and replied that I should prefer a live rebel to even two dead loyalists.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading So they once told me, but I courtesied, and replied that I should prefer a live rebel to even two dead loyalists.
didn't
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From this reading I begged of them to put themselves to no such inconvenience; that I wouldn't trouble them to do anything of the kind; that if they didn't think it worth while to live for themselves, I shouldn't intrude upon any suicidal intention they might entertain.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I begged of them to put themselves to no such inconvenience; that I wouldn't trouble them to do anything of the kind; that if they didn't think it worth while to live for themselves, I shouldn't intrude upon any suicidal intention they might entertain.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading I begged of them to put themselves to no such inconvenience; that I wouldn't trouble them to do anything of the kind; that if they didn't think it worth while to live for themselves, I shouldn't intrude upon any suicidal intention they might entertain.
divisible by two
From this reading So they once told me, but I courtesied, and replied that I should prefer a live rebel to even two dead loyalists.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They vowed to live for me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading So they once told me, but I courtesied, and replied that I should prefer a live rebel to even two dead loyalists.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I begged of them to put themselves to no such inconvenience; that I wouldn't trouble them to do anything of the kind; that if they didn't think it worth while to live for themselves, I shouldn't intrude upon any suicidal intention they might entertain.
inconveniencenounUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjəns/
an inconvenient discomfort
From this reading I begged of them to put themselves to no such inconvenience; that I wouldn't trouble them to do anything of the kind; that if they didn't think it worth while to live for themselves, I shouldn't intrude upon any suicidal intention they might entertain.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I begged of them to put themselves to no such inconvenience; that I wouldn't trouble them to do anything of the kind; that if they didn't think it worth while to live for themselves, I shouldn't intrude upon any suicidal intention they might entertain.
intrudeverbUS /ˌɪnˈtruːd/
enter uninvited
From this reading I begged of them to put themselves to no such inconvenience; that I wouldn't trouble them to do anything of the kind; that if they didn't think it worth while to live for themselves, I shouldn't intrude upon any suicidal intention they might entertain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I begged of them to put themselves to no such inconvenience; that I wouldn't trouble them to do anything of the kind; that if they didn't think it worth while to live for themselves, I shouldn't intrude upon any suicidal intention they might entertain.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I begged of them to put themselves to no such inconvenience; that I wouldn't trouble them to do anything of the kind; that if they didn't think it worth while to live for themselves, I shouldn't intrude upon any suicidal intention they might entertain.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading So they once told me, but I courtesied, and replied that I should prefer a live rebel to even two dead loyalists.
loyalistsnounUS /ˈlɔɪəlɪsts/
plural of “loyalist” — a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt)
From this reading So they once told me, but I courtesied, and replied that I should prefer a live rebel to even two dead loyalists.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So they once told me, but I courtesied, and replied that I should prefer a live rebel to even two dead loyalists.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I begged of them to put themselves to no such inconvenience; that I wouldn't trouble them to do anything of the kind; that if they didn't think it worth while to live for themselves, I shouldn't intrude upon any suicidal intention they might entertain.
not any; not one
From this reading I begged of them to put themselves to no such inconvenience; that I wouldn't trouble them to do anything of the kind; that if they didn't think it worth while to live for themselves, I shouldn't intrude upon any suicidal intention they might entertain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I begged of them to put themselves to no such inconvenience; that I wouldn't trouble them to do anything of the kind; that if they didn't think it worth while to live for themselves, I shouldn't intrude upon any suicidal intention they might entertain.
on one occasion
From this reading So they once told me, but I courtesied, and replied that I should prefer a live rebel to even two dead loyalists.
like better; value more highly
From this reading So they once told me, but I courtesied, and replied that I should prefer a live rebel to even two dead loyalists.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I begged of them to put themselves to no such inconvenience; that I wouldn't trouble them to do anything of the kind; that if they didn't think it worth while to live for themselves, I shouldn't intrude upon any suicidal intention they might entertain.
rebelnounUS /ˈrebəl/
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading So they once told me, but I courtesied, and replied that I should prefer a live rebel to even two dead loyalists.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading So they once told me, but I courtesied, and replied that I should prefer a live rebel to even two dead loyalists.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading And then-- ROSE.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading So they once told me, but I courtesied, and replied that I should prefer a live rebel to even two dead loyalists.
shouldn't
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From this reading I begged of them to put themselves to no such inconvenience; that I wouldn't trouble them to do anything of the kind; that if they didn't think it worth while to live for themselves, I shouldn't intrude upon any suicidal intention they might entertain.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So they once told me, but I courtesied, and replied that I should prefer a live rebel to even two dead loyalists.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I begged of them to put themselves to no such inconvenience; that I wouldn't trouble them to do anything of the kind; that if they didn't think it worth while to live for themselves, I shouldn't intrude upon any suicidal intention they might entertain.
suicidaladjectiveUS /ˌsuːəˈsaɪdəl/
dangerous to yourself or your interests
From this reading I begged of them to put themselves to no such inconvenience; that I wouldn't trouble them to do anything of the kind; that if they didn't think it worth while to live for themselves, I shouldn't intrude upon any suicidal intention they might entertain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So they once told me, but I courtesied, and replied that I should prefer a live rebel to even two dead loyalists.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I begged of them to put themselves to no such inconvenience; that I wouldn't trouble them to do anything of the kind; that if they didn't think it worth while to live for themselves, I shouldn't intrude upon any suicidal intention they might entertain.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I begged of them to put themselves to no such inconvenience; that I wouldn't trouble them to do anything of the kind; that if they didn't think it worth while to live for themselves, I shouldn't intrude upon any suicidal intention they might entertain.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading I begged of them to put themselves to no such inconvenience; that I wouldn't trouble them to do anything of the kind; that if they didn't think it worth while to live for themselves, I shouldn't intrude upon any suicidal intention they might entertain.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then-- ROSE.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So they once told me, but I courtesied, and replied that I should prefer a live rebel to even two dead loyalists.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I begged of them to put themselves to no such inconvenience; that I wouldn't trouble them to do anything of the kind; that if they didn't think it worth while to live for themselves, I shouldn't intrude upon any suicidal intention they might entertain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So they once told me, but I courtesied, and replied that I should prefer a live rebel to even two dead loyalists.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading So they once told me, but I courtesied, and replied that I should prefer a live rebel to even two dead loyalists.
a source of difficulty
From this reading I begged of them to put themselves to no such inconvenience; that I wouldn't trouble them to do anything of the kind; that if they didn't think it worth while to live for themselves, I shouldn't intrude upon any suicidal intention they might entertain.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading So they once told me, but I courtesied, and replied that I should prefer a live rebel to even two dead loyalists.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I begged of them to put themselves to no such inconvenience; that I wouldn't trouble them to do anything of the kind; that if they didn't think it worth while to live for themselves, I shouldn't intrude upon any suicidal intention they might entertain.
vowedverbUS /vaʊd/
past form of “vow” — make a vow; promise
From this reading They vowed to live for me.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I begged of them to put themselves to no such inconvenience; that I wouldn't trouble them to do anything of the kind; that if they didn't think it worth while to live for themselves, I shouldn't intrude upon any suicidal intention they might entertain.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading I begged of them to put themselves to no such inconvenience; that I wouldn't trouble them to do anything of the kind; that if they didn't think it worth while to live for themselves, I shouldn't intrude upon any suicidal intention they might entertain.
wouldn't
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From this reading I begged of them to put themselves to no such inconvenience; that I wouldn't trouble them to do anything of the kind; that if they didn't think it worth while to live for themselves, I shouldn't intrude upon any suicidal intention they might entertain.
