used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I will do what I can for you," said Mr Morgan; "yours is a very hard case, as you say.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I'm a man as has always been respected, and never interfered with nobody as didn't interfere with me.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Of course it would not do for me to give any opinion--but such a thing shall not occur in Carlingford, while I am here, without being looked into," said the Rector, with dignity; "of that you may be sure."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I'm a man as has always been respected, and never interfered with nobody as didn't interfere with me.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Of course it would not do for me to give any opinion--but such a thing shall not occur in Carlingford, while I am here, without being looked into," said the Rector, with dignity; "of that you may be sure."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I will do what I can for you," said Mr Morgan; "yours is a very hard case, as you say.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of course it would not do for me to give any opinion--but such a thing shall not occur in Carlingford, while I am here, without being looked into," said the Rector, with dignity; "of that you may be sure."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I'm a man as has always been respected, and never interfered with nobody as didn't interfere with me.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Of course it would not do for me to give any opinion--but such a thing shall not occur in Carlingford, while I am here, without being looked into," said the Rector, with dignity; "of that you may be sure."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course it would not do for me to give any opinion--but such a thing shall not occur in Carlingford, while I am here, without being looked into," said the Rector, with dignity; "of that you may be sure."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I will do what I can for you," said Mr Morgan; "yours is a very hard case, as you say.
Carlingford
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From this reading Of course it would not do for me to give any opinion--but such a thing shall not occur in Carlingford, while I am here, without being looked into," said the Rector, with dignity; "of that you may be sure."
an occurrence of something
From this reading "I will do what I can for you," said Mr Morgan; "yours is a very hard case, as you say.
clergymannounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading The things I've stood from my clergyman, I wouldn't have stood from no man living.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course it would not do for me to give any opinion--but such a thing shall not occur in Carlingford, while I am here, without being looked into," said the Rector, with dignity; "of that you may be sure."
didn't
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From this reading I'm a man as has always been respected, and never interfered with nobody as didn't interfere with me.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Of course it would not do for me to give any opinion--but such a thing shall not occur in Carlingford, while I am here, without being looked into," said the Rector, with dignity; "of that you may be sure."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I will do what I can for you," said Mr Morgan; "yours is a very hard case, as you say.
don't
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From this reading "I don't want no more nor justice," said Elsworthy--"no more nor justice.
Elsworthy
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From this reading "I don't want no more nor justice," said Elsworthy--"no more nor justice.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I will do what I can for you," said Mr Morgan; "yours is a very hard case, as you say.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The things I've stood from my clergyman, I wouldn't have stood from no man living.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Of course it would not do for me to give any opinion--but such a thing shall not occur in Carlingford, while I am here, without being looked into," said the Rector, with dignity; "of that you may be sure."
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "I will do what I can for you," said Mr Morgan; "yours is a very hard case, as you say.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I'm a man as has always been respected, and never interfered with nobody as didn't interfere with me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The things I've stood from my clergyman, I wouldn't have stood from no man living.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Of course it would not do for me to give any opinion--but such a thing shall not occur in Carlingford, while I am here, without being looked into," said the Rector, with dignity; "of that you may be sure."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I will do what I can for you," said Mr Morgan; "yours is a very hard case, as you say.
I'm
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From this reading I'm a man as has always been respected, and never interfered with nobody as didn't interfere with me.
I've
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From this reading The things I've stood from my clergyman, I wouldn't have stood from no man living.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of course it would not do for me to give any opinion--but such a thing shall not occur in Carlingford, while I am here, without being looked into," said the Rector, with dignity; "of that you may be sure."
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading I'm a man as has always been respected, and never interfered with nobody as didn't interfere with me.
interferedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrd/
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading I'm a man as has always been respected, and never interfered with nobody as didn't interfere with me.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Of course it would not do for me to give any opinion--but such a thing shall not occur in Carlingford, while I am here, without being looked into," said the Rector, with dignity; "of that you may be sure."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I will do what I can for you," said Mr Morgan; "yours is a very hard case, as you say.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of course it would not do for me to give any opinion--but such a thing shall not occur in Carlingford, while I am here, without being looked into," said the Rector, with dignity; "of that you may be sure."
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading "I don't want no more nor justice," said Elsworthy--"no more nor justice.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The things I've stood from my clergyman, I wouldn't have stood from no man living.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Of course it would not do for me to give any opinion--but such a thing shall not occur in Carlingford, while I am here, without being looked into," said the Rector, with dignity; "of that you may be sure."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I'm a man as has always been respected, and never interfered with nobody as didn't interfere with me.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Of course it would not do for me to give any opinion--but such a thing shall not occur in Carlingford, while I am here, without being looked into," said the Rector, with dignity; "of that you may be sure."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Of course it would not do for me to give any opinion--but such a thing shall not occur in Carlingford, while I am here, without being looked into," said the Rector, with dignity; "of that you may be sure."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I don't want no more nor justice," said Elsworthy--"no more nor justice.
MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading "I will do what I can for you," said Mr Morgan; "yours is a very hard case, as you say.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I will do what I can for you," said Mr Morgan; "yours is a very hard case, as you say.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The things I've stood from my clergyman, I wouldn't have stood from no man living.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I'm a man as has always been respected, and never interfered with nobody as didn't interfere with me.
not any; not one
From this reading "I don't want no more nor justice," said Elsworthy--"no more nor justice.
no person; not anyone
From this reading I'm a man as has always been respected, and never interfered with nobody as didn't interfere with me.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "I don't want no more nor justice," said Elsworthy--"no more nor justice.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of course it would not do for me to give any opinion--but such a thing shall not occur in Carlingford, while I am here, without being looked into," said the Rector, with dignity; "of that you may be sure."
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading Of course it would not do for me to give any opinion--but such a thing shall not occur in Carlingford, while I am here, without being looked into," said the Rector, with dignity; "of that you may be sure."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course it would not do for me to give any opinion--but such a thing shall not occur in Carlingford, while I am here, without being looked into," said the Rector, with dignity; "of that you may be sure."
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Of course it would not do for me to give any opinion--but such a thing shall not occur in Carlingford, while I am here, without being looked into," said the Rector, with dignity; "of that you may be sure."
RectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Of course it would not do for me to give any opinion--but such a thing shall not occur in Carlingford, while I am here, without being looked into," said the Rector, with dignity; "of that you may be sure."
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading I'm a man as has always been respected, and never interfered with nobody as didn't interfere with me.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I will do what I can for you," said Mr Morgan; "yours is a very hard case, as you say.
express in words
From this reading "I will do what I can for you," said Mr Morgan; "yours is a very hard case, as you say.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Of course it would not do for me to give any opinion--but such a thing shall not occur in Carlingford, while I am here, without being looked into," said the Rector, with dignity; "of that you may be sure."
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The things I've stood from my clergyman, I wouldn't have stood from no man living.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Of course it would not do for me to give any opinion--but such a thing shall not occur in Carlingford, while I am here, without being looked into," said the Rector, with dignity; "of that you may be sure."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Of course it would not do for me to give any opinion--but such a thing shall not occur in Carlingford, while I am here, without being looked into," said the Rector, with dignity; "of that you may be sure."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course it would not do for me to give any opinion--but such a thing shall not occur in Carlingford, while I am here, without being looked into," said the Rector, with dignity; "of that you may be sure."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of course it would not do for me to give any opinion--but such a thing shall not occur in Carlingford, while I am here, without being looked into," said the Rector, with dignity; "of that you may be sure."
a special situation
From this reading Of course it would not do for me to give any opinion--but such a thing shall not occur in Carlingford, while I am here, without being looked into," said the Rector, with dignity; "of that you may be sure."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The things I've stood from my clergyman, I wouldn't have stood from no man living.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of course it would not do for me to give any opinion--but such a thing shall not occur in Carlingford, while I am here, without being looked into," said the Rector, with dignity; "of that you may be sure."
precisely as stated
From this reading "I will do what I can for you," said Mr Morgan; "yours is a very hard case, as you say.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I don't want no more nor justice," said Elsworthy--"no more nor justice.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I will do what I can for you," said Mr Morgan; "yours is a very hard case, as you say.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Of course it would not do for me to give any opinion--but such a thing shall not occur in Carlingford, while I am here, without being looked into," said the Rector, with dignity; "of that you may be sure."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I will do what I can for you," said Mr Morgan; "yours is a very hard case, as you say.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Of course it would not do for me to give any opinion--but such a thing shall not occur in Carlingford, while I am here, without being looked into," said the Rector, with dignity; "of that you may be sure."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Of course it would not do for me to give any opinion--but such a thing shall not occur in Carlingford, while I am here, without being looked into," said the Rector, with dignity; "of that you may be sure."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Of course it would not do for me to give any opinion--but such a thing shall not occur in Carlingford, while I am here, without being looked into," said the Rector, with dignity; "of that you may be sure."
wouldn't
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From this reading The things I've stood from my clergyman, I wouldn't have stood from no man living.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I will do what I can for you," said Mr Morgan; "yours is a very hard case, as you say.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading "I will do what I can for you," said Mr Morgan; "yours is a very hard case, as you say.
