used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I don’t know that I’m a greater coward than my neighbours, but this gets beyond me.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I’ve had about as much as I can stand,” said the Doctor, wiping his forehead.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If you’re going out to the _Gamecock_——” “Come on!” said I, and off we started.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I’ve had about as much as I can stand,” said the Doctor, wiping his forehead.
for the reason that
From this reading If we did not run it was because each of us wished to keep up the last shadow of his self-respect before the other.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading If we did not run it was because each of us wished to keep up the last shadow of his self-respect before the other.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading “I don’t know that I’m a greater coward than my neighbours, but this gets beyond me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But who can have done this?”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “But who can have done this?”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading If you’re going out to the _Gamecock_——” “Come on!” said I, and off we started.
cowardnounUS /ˈkaʊərd/
a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading “I don’t know that I’m a greater coward than my neighbours, but this gets beyond me.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If we did not run it was because each of us wished to keep up the last shadow of his self-respect before the other.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “I’ve had about as much as I can stand,” said the Doctor, wiping his forehead.
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From this reading “I don’t know that I’m a greater coward than my neighbours, but this gets beyond me.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “But who can have done this?”
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading If we did not run it was because each of us wished to keep up the last shadow of his self-respect before the other.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading “I’ve had about as much as I can stand,” said the Doctor, wiping his forehead.
GamecocknounUS /ˈɡeɪmkɔːk/
a cock bred and trained for fighting
From this reading If you’re going out to the _Gamecock_——” “Come on!” said I, and off we started.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading “I don’t know that I’m a greater coward than my neighbours, but this gets beyond me.
the act of departing
From this reading If you’re going out to the _Gamecock_——” “Come on!” said I, and off we started.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading “I don’t know that I’m a greater coward than my neighbours, but this gets beyond me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “I’ve had about as much as I can stand,” said the Doctor, wiping his forehead.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “But who can have done this?”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I’ve had about as much as I can stand,” said the Doctor, wiping his forehead.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I’ve had about as much as I can stand,” said the Doctor, wiping his forehead.
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From this reading “I don’t know that I’m a greater coward than my neighbours, but this gets beyond me.
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From this reading “I’ve had about as much as I can stand,” said the Doctor, wiping his forehead.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you’re going out to the _Gamecock_——” “Come on!” said I, and off we started.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If we did not run it was because each of us wished to keep up the last shadow of his self-respect before the other.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading If we did not run it was because each of us wished to keep up the last shadow of his self-respect before the other.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I don’t know that I’m a greater coward than my neighbours, but this gets beyond me.
immediately past
From this reading If we did not run it was because each of us wished to keep up the last shadow of his self-respect before the other.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I don’t know that I’m a greater coward than my neighbours, but this gets beyond me.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “I’ve had about as much as I can stand,” said the Doctor, wiping his forehead.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I don’t know that I’m a greater coward than my neighbours, but this gets beyond me.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading “I don’t know that I’m a greater coward than my neighbours, but this gets beyond me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If we did not run it was because each of us wished to keep up the last shadow of his self-respect before the other.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If we did not run it was because each of us wished to keep up the last shadow of his self-respect before the other.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading If you’re going out to the _Gamecock_——” “Come on!” said I, and off we started.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If you’re going out to the _Gamecock_——” “Come on!” said I, and off we started.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading If we did not run it was because each of us wished to keep up the last shadow of his self-respect before the other.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If you’re going out to the _Gamecock_——” “Come on!” said I, and off we started.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading If we did not run it was because each of us wished to keep up the last shadow of his self-respect before the other.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I’ve had about as much as I can stand,” said the Doctor, wiping his forehead.
self-respectnounUS /ˌselfrɪˈspekt/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading If we did not run it was because each of us wished to keep up the last shadow of his self-respect before the other.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading If we did not run it was because each of us wished to keep up the last shadow of his self-respect before the other.
be standing; be upright
From this reading “I’ve had about as much as I can stand,” said the Doctor, wiping his forehead.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading If you’re going out to the _Gamecock_——” “Come on!” said I, and off we started.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “I don’t know that I’m a greater coward than my neighbours, but this gets beyond me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I don’t know that I’m a greater coward than my neighbours, but this gets beyond me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I’ve had about as much as I can stand,” said the Doctor, wiping his forehead.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “But who can have done this?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If you’re going out to the _Gamecock_——” “Come on!” said I, and off we started.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading If we did not run it was because each of us wished to keep up the last shadow of his self-respect before the other.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If we did not run it was because each of us wished to keep up the last shadow of his self-respect before the other.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If we did not run it was because each of us wished to keep up the last shadow of his self-respect before the other.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If you’re going out to the _Gamecock_——” “Come on!” said I, and off we started.
which person or people
From this reading “But who can have done this?”
wipingverbUS /ˈwaɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading “I’ve had about as much as I can stand,” said the Doctor, wiping his forehead.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading If we did not run it was because each of us wished to keep up the last shadow of his self-respect before the other.
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From this reading If you’re going out to the _Gamecock_——” “Come on!” said I, and off we started.
