used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ’A man who has the honour of being a friend has nevertheless a certain responsibility.’
(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 Is there a youth in London who would not covet the privilege more than all——’ Beckenham stopped short as he met Marion’s look.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ’I think I will take Reuben, if he will come,’ said Marion, her spirits rising as the difficulties fell away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading ’I think I will take Reuben, if he will come,’ said Marion, her spirits rising as the difficulties fell away.
Beckenham
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From this reading Beckenham shook his head.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading ’A man who has the honour of being a friend has nevertheless a certain responsibility.’
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading ’A man who has the honour of being a friend has nevertheless a certain responsibility.’
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading ’I think I will take Reuben, if he will come,’ said Marion, her spirits rising as the difficulties fell away.
covetverbUS /ˈkʌvət/
wish, long, or crave for (something, especially the property of another person)
From this reading Is there a youth in London who would not covet the privilege more than all——’ Beckenham stopped short as he met Marion’s look.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading ’I think I will take Reuben, if he will come,’ said Marion, her spirits rising as the difficulties fell away.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading ’I think I will take Reuben, if he will come,’ said Marion, her spirits rising as the difficulties fell away.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading ’A man who has the honour of being a friend has nevertheless a certain responsibility.’
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ’A man who has the honour of being a friend has nevertheless a certain responsibility.’
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ’I think I will take Reuben, if he will come,’ said Marion, her spirits rising as the difficulties fell away.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Beckenham shook his head.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ’I think I will take Reuben, if he will come,’ said Marion, her spirits rising as the difficulties fell away.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Beckenham shook his head.
the state of being honored
From this reading ’A man who has the honour of being a friend has nevertheless a certain responsibility.’
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ’I think I will take Reuben, if he will come,’ said Marion, her spirits rising as the difficulties fell away.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading ’I think I will take Reuben, if he will come,’ said Marion, her spirits rising as the difficulties fell away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Is there a youth in London who would not covet the privilege more than all——’ Beckenham stopped short as he met Marion’s look.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Is there a youth in London who would not covet the privilege more than all——’ Beckenham stopped short as he met Marion’s look.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Is there a youth in London who would not covet the privilege more than all——’ Beckenham stopped short as he met Marion’s look.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Is there a youth in London who would not covet the privilege more than all——’ Beckenham stopped short as he met Marion’s look.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading ’A man who has the honour of being a friend has nevertheless a certain responsibility.’
Marion
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From this reading ’I think I will take Reuben, if he will come,’ said Marion, her spirits rising as the difficulties fell away.
Marion's
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From this reading Is there a youth in London who would not covet the privilege more than all——’ Beckenham stopped short as he met Marion’s look.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Is there a youth in London who would not covet the privilege more than all——’ Beckenham stopped short as he met Marion’s look.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Is there a youth in London who would not covet the privilege more than all——’ Beckenham stopped short as he met Marion’s look.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading ’A man who has the honour of being a friend has nevertheless a certain responsibility.’
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Is there a youth in London who would not covet the privilege more than all——’ Beckenham stopped short as he met Marion’s look.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ’A man who has the honour of being a friend has nevertheless a certain responsibility.’
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading Is there a youth in London who would not covet the privilege more than all——’ Beckenham stopped short as he met Marion’s look.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading ’A man who has the honour of being a friend has nevertheless a certain responsibility.’
ReubennounUS /ˈruːbən/
(Old Testment) a son of Jacob and forefather of one of the tribes of Israel
From this reading ’I think I will take Reuben, if he will come,’ said Marion, her spirits rising as the difficulties fell away.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading ’I think I will take Reuben, if he will come,’ said Marion, her spirits rising as the difficulties fell away.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ’I think I will take Reuben, if he will come,’ said Marion, her spirits rising as the difficulties fell away.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Beckenham shook his head.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Is there a youth in London who would not covet the privilege more than all——’ Beckenham stopped short as he met Marion’s look.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading ’I think I will take Reuben, if he will come,’ said Marion, her spirits rising as the difficulties fell away.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Is there a youth in London who would not covet the privilege more than all——’ Beckenham stopped short as he met Marion’s look.
carry out
From this reading ’I think I will take Reuben, if he will come,’ said Marion, her spirits rising as the difficulties fell away.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Is there a youth in London who would not covet the privilege more than all——’ Beckenham stopped short as he met Marion’s look.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ’A man who has the honour of being a friend has nevertheless a certain responsibility.’
in or at that place or location
From this reading Is there a youth in London who would not covet the privilege more than all——’ Beckenham stopped short as he met Marion’s look.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading ’I think I will take Reuben, if he will come,’ said Marion, her spirits rising as the difficulties fell away.
which person or people
From this reading ’A man who has the honour of being a friend has nevertheless a certain responsibility.’
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading ’I think I will take Reuben, if he will come,’ said Marion, her spirits rising as the difficulties fell away.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Is there a youth in London who would not covet the privilege more than all——’ Beckenham stopped short as he met Marion’s look.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Is there a youth in London who would not covet the privilege more than all——’ Beckenham stopped short as he met Marion’s look.
