used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He began by comparing himself to the bad half-crown, which always finds its way back, but which has no right to expect a warm welcome on its return.
(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 "Were it not," said he, "that I feel myself to be pretty near the end of my earth's journey, I could not have the face to tell you my story at all.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He began by comparing himself to the bad half-crown, which always finds its way back, but which has no right to expect a warm welcome on its return.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading But I feel that I am worn out, and don't think it likely that I shall ever leave this room except for the grave.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But I feel that I am worn out, and don't think it likely that I shall ever leave this room except for the grave.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Were it not," said he, "that I feel myself to be pretty near the end of my earth's journey, I could not have the face to tell you my story at all.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He began by comparing himself to the bad half-crown, which always finds its way back, but which has no right to expect a warm welcome on its return.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading THE BAD HALF CROWN.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Were it not," said he, "that I feel myself to be pretty near the end of my earth's journey, I could not have the face to tell you my story at all.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He began by comparing himself to the bad half-crown, which always finds its way back, but which has no right to expect a warm welcome on its return.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He began by comparing himself to the bad half-crown, which always finds its way back, but which has no right to expect a warm welcome on its return.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He began by comparing himself to the bad half-crown, which always finds its way back, but which has no right to expect a warm welcome on its return.
comparingnounUS /kəmˈperɪŋ/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading He began by comparing himself to the bad half-crown, which always finds its way back, but which has no right to expect a warm welcome on its return.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Were it not," said he, "that I feel myself to be pretty near the end of my earth's journey, I could not have the face to tell you my story at all.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading THE BAD HALF CROWN.
don't
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From this reading But I feel that I am worn out, and don't think it likely that I shall ever leave this room except for the grave.
earth'snounUS /ɜːrθs/
possessive form of “earth” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading "Were it not," said he, "that I feel myself to be pretty near the end of my earth's journey, I could not have the face to tell you my story at all.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "Were it not," said he, "that I feel myself to be pretty near the end of my earth's journey, I could not have the face to tell you my story at all.
divisible by two
From this reading You shall know everything, even more fully than I have ever known it myself until within the last few hours.
at any time
From this reading But I feel that I am worn out, and don't think it likely that I shall ever leave this room except for the grave.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading You shall know everything, even more fully than I have ever known it myself until within the last few hours.
apart from; not including
From this reading But I feel that I am worn out, and don't think it likely that I shall ever leave this room except for the grave.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading He began by comparing himself to the bad half-crown, which always finds its way back, but which has no right to expect a warm welcome on its return.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Were it not," said he, "that I feel myself to be pretty near the end of my earth's journey, I could not have the face to tell you my story at all.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "Were it not," said he, "that I feel myself to be pretty near the end of my earth's journey, I could not have the face to tell you my story at all.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading You shall know everything, even more fully than I have ever known it myself until within the last few hours.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading He began by comparing himself to the bad half-crown, which always finds its way back, but which has no right to expect a warm welcome on its return.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But I feel that I am worn out, and don't think it likely that I shall ever leave this room except for the grave.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading You shall know everything, even more fully than I have ever known it myself until within the last few hours.
death of a person
From this reading But I feel that I am worn out, and don't think it likely that I shall ever leave this room except for the grave.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading THE BAD HALF CROWN.
half-crown
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From this reading He began by comparing himself to the bad half-crown, which always finds its way back, but which has no right to expect a warm welcome on its return.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He began by comparing himself to the bad half-crown, which always finds its way back, but which has no right to expect a warm welcome on its return.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Were it not," said he, "that I feel myself to be pretty near the end of my earth's journey, I could not have the face to tell you my story at all.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He began by comparing himself to the bad half-crown, which always finds its way back, but which has no right to expect a warm welcome on its return.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He began by comparing himself to the bad half-crown, which always finds its way back, but which has no right to expect a warm welcome on its return.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading You shall know everything, even more fully than I have ever known it myself until within the last few hours.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Were it not," said he, "that I feel myself to be pretty near the end of my earth's journey, I could not have the face to tell you my story at all.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Were it not," said he, "that I feel myself to be pretty near the end of my earth's journey, I could not have the face to tell you my story at all.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He began by comparing himself to the bad half-crown, which always finds its way back, but which has no right to expect a warm welcome on its return.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading "Were it not," said he, "that I feel myself to be pretty near the end of my earth's journey, I could not have the face to tell you my story at all.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You shall know everything, even more fully than I have ever known it myself until within the last few hours.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading You shall know everything, even more fully than I have ever known it myself until within the last few hours.
immediately past
From this reading You shall know everything, even more fully than I have ever known it myself until within the last few hours.
go away from a place
From this reading But I feel that I am worn out, and don't think it likely that I shall ever leave this room except for the grave.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading But I feel that I am worn out, and don't think it likely that I shall ever leave this room except for the grave.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading You shall know everything, even more fully than I have ever known it myself until within the last few hours.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Were it not," said he, "that I feel myself to be pretty near the end of my earth's journey, I could not have the face to tell you my story at all.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "Were it not," said he, "that I feel myself to be pretty near the end of my earth's journey, I could not have the face to tell you my story at all.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "Were it not," said he, "that I feel myself to be pretty near the end of my earth's journey, I could not have the face to tell you my story at all.
not any; not one
From this reading He began by comparing himself to the bad half-crown, which always finds its way back, but which has no right to expect a warm welcome on its return.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Were it not," said he, "that I feel myself to be pretty near the end of my earth's journey, I could not have the face to tell you my story at all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Were it not," said he, "that I feel myself to be pretty near the end of my earth's journey, I could not have the face to tell you my story at all.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He began by comparing himself to the bad half-crown, which always finds its way back, but which has no right to expect a warm welcome on its return.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But I feel that I am worn out, and don't think it likely that I shall ever leave this room except for the grave.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "Were it not," said he, "that I feel myself to be pretty near the end of my earth's journey, I could not have the face to tell you my story at all.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He began by comparing himself to the bad half-crown, which always finds its way back, but which has no right to expect a warm welcome on its return.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He began by comparing himself to the bad half-crown, which always finds its way back, but which has no right to expect a warm welcome on its return.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading But I feel that I am worn out, and don't think it likely that I shall ever leave this room except for the grave.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Were it not," said he, "that I feel myself to be pretty near the end of my earth's journey, I could not have the face to tell you my story at all.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading But I feel that I am worn out, and don't think it likely that I shall ever leave this room except for the grave.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "Were it not," said he, "that I feel myself to be pretty near the end of my earth's journey, I could not have the face to tell you my story at all.
express in words
From this reading "Were it not," said he, "that I feel myself to be pretty near the end of my earth's journey, I could not have the face to tell you my story at all.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading You shall know everything, even more fully than I have ever known it myself until within the last few hours.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Were it not," said he, "that I feel myself to be pretty near the end of my earth's journey, I could not have the face to tell you my story at all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BAD HALF CROWN.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But I feel that I am worn out, and don't think it likely that I shall ever leave this room except for the grave.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But I feel that I am worn out, and don't think it likely that I shall ever leave this room except for the grave.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He began by comparing himself to the bad half-crown, which always finds its way back, but which has no right to expect a warm welcome on its return.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading You shall know everything, even more fully than I have ever known it myself until within the last few hours.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading He began by comparing himself to the bad half-crown, which always finds its way back, but which has no right to expect a warm welcome on its return.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He began by comparing himself to the bad half-crown, which always finds its way back, but which has no right to expect a warm welcome on its return.
accept gladly
From this reading He began by comparing himself to the bad half-crown, which always finds its way back, but which has no right to expect a warm welcome on its return.
Wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Were it not," said he, "that I feel myself to be pretty near the end of my earth's journey, I could not have the face to tell you my story at all.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He began by comparing himself to the bad half-crown, which always finds its way back, but which has no right to expect a warm welcome on its return.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading You shall know everything, even more fully than I have ever known it myself until within the last few hours.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading But I feel that I am worn out, and don't think it likely that I shall ever leave this room except for the grave.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Were it not," said he, "that I feel myself to be pretty near the end of my earth's journey, I could not have the face to tell you my story at all.
