used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN But meanwhile there was a pause.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading It was only for the moment, and both knew that in the moment to follow the danger would not be for the Dauphin alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Below, in the defenceless doorway, Hugues and La Mothe stood shoulder to shoulder for one of those fiery instants which try a man's nerve rather than his courage.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was only for the moment, and both knew that in the moment to follow the danger would not be for the Dauphin alone.
BelowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Below, in the defenceless doorway, Hugues and La Mothe stood shoulder to shoulder for one of those fiery instants which try a man's nerve rather than his courage.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was only for the moment, and both knew that in the moment to follow the danger would not be for the Dauphin alone.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN But meanwhile there was a pause.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Below, in the defenceless doorway, Hugues and La Mothe stood shoulder to shoulder for one of those fiery instants which try a man's nerve rather than his courage.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading It was only for the moment, and both knew that in the moment to follow the danger would not be for the Dauphin alone.
DauphinnounUS /ˈdaʊfɪn/
formerly, the eldest son of the King of France and direct heir to the throne
From this reading For the moment the Dauphin was saved.
defencelessadjective
lacking protection or support
From this reading Below, in the defenceless doorway, Hugues and La Mothe stood shoulder to shoulder for one of those fiery instants which try a man's nerve rather than his courage.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading Below, in the defenceless doorway, Hugues and La Mothe stood shoulder to shoulder for one of those fiery instants which try a man's nerve rather than his courage.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Below, in the defenceless doorway, Hugues and La Mothe stood shoulder to shoulder for one of those fiery instants which try a man's nerve rather than his courage.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It was only for the moment, and both knew that in the moment to follow the danger would not be for the Dauphin alone.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Below, in the defenceless doorway, Hugues and La Mothe stood shoulder to shoulder for one of those fiery instants which try a man's nerve rather than his courage.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN But meanwhile there was a pause.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But they had no illusions.
HATHauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN But meanwhile there was a pause.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Below, in the defenceless doorway, Hugues and La Mothe stood shoulder to shoulder for one of those fiery instants which try a man's nerve rather than his courage.
Hugues
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From this reading Below, in the defenceless doorway, Hugues and La Mothe stood shoulder to shoulder for one of those fiery instants which try a man's nerve rather than his courage.
illusionsnounUS /ˌɪˈluːʒənz/
plural of “illusion” — an erroneous mental representation
From this reading But they had no illusions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Below, in the defenceless doorway, Hugues and La Mothe stood shoulder to shoulder for one of those fiery instants which try a man's nerve rather than his courage.
instants
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From this reading Below, in the defenceless doorway, Hugues and La Mothe stood shoulder to shoulder for one of those fiery instants which try a man's nerve rather than his courage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was only for the moment, and both knew that in the moment to follow the danger would not be for the Dauphin alone.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was only for the moment, and both knew that in the moment to follow the danger would not be for the Dauphin alone.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading Below, in the defenceless doorway, Hugues and La Mothe stood shoulder to shoulder for one of those fiery instants which try a man's nerve rather than his courage.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN But meanwhile there was a pause.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN But meanwhile there was a pause.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Below, in the defenceless doorway, Hugues and La Mothe stood shoulder to shoulder for one of those fiery instants which try a man's nerve rather than his courage.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN But meanwhile there was a pause.
a particular point in time
From this reading For the moment the Dauphin was saved.
Mothe
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From this reading Below, in the defenceless doorway, Hugues and La Mothe stood shoulder to shoulder for one of those fiery instants which try a man's nerve rather than his courage.
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading Below, in the defenceless doorway, Hugues and La Mothe stood shoulder to shoulder for one of those fiery instants which try a man's nerve rather than his courage.
not any; not one
From this reading GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN But meanwhile there was a pause.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was only for the moment, and both knew that in the moment to follow the danger would not be for the Dauphin alone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Below, in the defenceless doorway, Hugues and La Mothe stood shoulder to shoulder for one of those fiery instants which try a man's nerve rather than his courage.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Below, in the defenceless doorway, Hugues and La Mothe stood shoulder to shoulder for one of those fiery instants which try a man's nerve rather than his courage.
and nothing more
From this reading It was only for the moment, and both knew that in the moment to follow the danger would not be for the Dauphin alone.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN But meanwhile there was a pause.
on the contrary
From this reading Below, in the defenceless doorway, Hugues and La Mothe stood shoulder to shoulder for one of those fiery instants which try a man's nerve rather than his courage.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading For the moment the Dauphin was saved.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Below, in the defenceless doorway, Hugues and La Mothe stood shoulder to shoulder for one of those fiery instants which try a man's nerve rather than his courage.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Below, in the defenceless doorway, Hugues and La Mothe stood shoulder to shoulder for one of those fiery instants which try a man's nerve rather than his courage.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Below, in the defenceless doorway, Hugues and La Mothe stood shoulder to shoulder for one of those fiery instants which try a man's nerve rather than his courage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was only for the moment, and both knew that in the moment to follow the danger would not be for the Dauphin alone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Below, in the defenceless doorway, Hugues and La Mothe stood shoulder to shoulder for one of those fiery instants which try a man's nerve rather than his courage.
in or at that place or location
From this reading GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN But meanwhile there was a pause.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But they had no illusions.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Below, in the defenceless doorway, Hugues and La Mothe stood shoulder to shoulder for one of those fiery instants which try a man's nerve rather than his courage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Below, in the defenceless doorway, Hugues and La Mothe stood shoulder to shoulder for one of those fiery instants which try a man's nerve rather than his courage.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Below, in the defenceless doorway, Hugues and La Mothe stood shoulder to shoulder for one of those fiery instants which try a man's nerve rather than his courage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN But meanwhile there was a pause.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Below, in the defenceless doorway, Hugues and La Mothe stood shoulder to shoulder for one of those fiery instants which try a man's nerve rather than his courage.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was only for the moment, and both knew that in the moment to follow the danger would not be for the Dauphin alone.
