used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A boy may have courage to fight a bigger boy than himself, but he may not have the moral courage to own to a fault before his school-fellows, or to side with the right when that side is unpopular.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading John Wesley's moral courage.--What some carriage people thought of him.--And why.--The fashionable Beau in the big, white hat.--Interrupts Mr. Wesley.--Gets as good as he gives.--And better.--The King of Bath slinks away.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading John Wesley's moral courage.--What some carriage people thought of him.--And why.--The fashionable Beau in the big, white hat.--Interrupts Mr. Wesley.--Gets as good as he gives.--And better.--The King of Bath slinks away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading John Wesley's moral courage.--What some carriage people thought of him.--And why.--The fashionable Beau in the big, white hat.--Interrupts Mr. Wesley.--Gets as good as he gives.--And better.--The King of Bath slinks away.
BathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading John Wesley's moral courage.--What some carriage people thought of him.--And why.--The fashionable Beau in the big, white hat.--Interrupts Mr. Wesley.--Gets as good as he gives.--And better.--The King of Bath slinks away.
BeaunounUS /boʊ/
a man who is the lover of a man or woman
From this reading John Wesley's moral courage.--What some carriage people thought of him.--And why.--The fashionable Beau in the big, white hat.--Interrupts Mr. Wesley.--Gets as good as he gives.--And better.--The King of Bath slinks away.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A boy may have courage to fight a bigger boy than himself, but he may not have the moral courage to own to a fault before his school-fellows, or to side with the right when that side is unpopular.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading I think you will understand it best if I say it is "courage to do what is right."
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading John Wesley's moral courage.--What some carriage people thought of him.--And why.--The fashionable Beau in the big, white hat.--Interrupts Mr. Wesley.--Gets as good as he gives.--And better.--The King of Bath slinks away.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading John Wesley's moral courage.--What some carriage people thought of him.--And why.--The fashionable Beau in the big, white hat.--Interrupts Mr. Wesley.--Gets as good as he gives.--And better.--The King of Bath slinks away.
biggeradjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading A boy may have courage to fight a bigger boy than himself, but he may not have the moral courage to own to a fault before his school-fellows, or to side with the right when that side is unpopular.
a youthful male person
From this reading A boy may have courage to fight a bigger boy than himself, but he may not have the moral courage to own to a fault before his school-fellows, or to side with the right when that side is unpopular.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A boy may have courage to fight a bigger boy than himself, but he may not have the moral courage to own to a fault before his school-fellows, or to side with the right when that side is unpopular.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading John Wesley's moral courage.--What some carriage people thought of him.--And why.--The fashionable Beau in the big, white hat.--Interrupts Mr. Wesley.--Gets as good as he gives.--And better.--The King of Bath slinks away.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading John Wesley's moral courage.--What some carriage people thought of him.--And why.--The fashionable Beau in the big, white hat.--Interrupts Mr. Wesley.--Gets as good as he gives.--And better.--The King of Bath slinks away.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading DO you know what "moral courage" is, young readers?
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading How shall I explain it?
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading John Wesley's moral courage.--What some carriage people thought of him.--And why.--The fashionable Beau in the big, white hat.--Interrupts Mr. Wesley.--Gets as good as he gives.--And better.--The King of Bath slinks away.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading A boy may have courage to fight a bigger boy than himself, but he may not have the moral courage to own to a fault before his school-fellows, or to side with the right when that side is unpopular.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading A boy may have courage to fight a bigger boy than himself, but he may not have the moral courage to own to a fault before his school-fellows, or to side with the right when that side is unpopular.
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 John Wesley's moral courage.--What some carriage people thought of him.--And why.--The fashionable Beau in the big, white hat.--Interrupts Mr. Wesley.--Gets as good as he gives.--And better.--The King of Bath slinks away.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading John Wesley's moral courage.--What some carriage people thought of him.--And why.--The fashionable Beau in the big, white hat.--Interrupts Mr. Wesley.--Gets as good as he gives.--And better.--The King of Bath slinks away.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading John Wesley's moral courage.--What some carriage people thought of him.--And why.--The fashionable Beau in the big, white hat.--Interrupts Mr. Wesley.--Gets as good as he gives.--And better.--The King of Bath slinks away.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading John Wesley's moral courage.--What some carriage people thought of him.--And why.--The fashionable Beau in the big, white hat.--Interrupts Mr. Wesley.--Gets as good as he gives.--And better.--The King of Bath slinks away.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A boy may have courage to fight a bigger boy than himself, but he may not have the moral courage to own to a fault before his school-fellows, or to side with the right when that side is unpopular.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading John Wesley's moral courage.--What some carriage people thought of him.--And why.--The fashionable Beau in the big, white hat.--Interrupts Mr. Wesley.--Gets as good as he gives.--And better.--The King of Bath slinks away.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading John Wesley's moral courage.--What some carriage people thought of him.--And why.--The fashionable Beau in the big, white hat.--Interrupts Mr. Wesley.--Gets as good as he gives.--And better.--The King of Bath slinks away.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A boy may have courage to fight a bigger boy than himself, but he may not have the moral courage to own to a fault before his school-fellows, or to side with the right when that side is unpopular.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A boy may have courage to fight a bigger boy than himself, but he may not have the moral courage to own to a fault before his school-fellows, or to side with the right when that side is unpopular.
How
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From this reading How shall I explain it?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading How shall I explain it?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I think you will understand it best if I say it is "courage to do what is right."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading John Wesley's moral courage.--What some carriage people thought of him.--And why.--The fashionable Beau in the big, white hat.--Interrupts Mr. Wesley.--Gets as good as he gives.--And better.--The King of Bath slinks away.
InterruptsnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpts/
plural of “interrupt” — a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out
From this reading John Wesley's moral courage.--What some carriage people thought of him.--And why.--The fashionable Beau in the big, white hat.--Interrupts Mr. Wesley.--Gets as good as he gives.--And better.--The King of Bath slinks away.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DO you know what "moral courage" is, young readers?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading How shall I explain it?
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Wesley's moral courage.--What some carriage people thought of him.--And why.--The fashionable Beau in the big, white hat.--Interrupts Mr. Wesley.--Gets as good as he gives.--And better.--The King of Bath slinks away.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading John Wesley's moral courage.--What some carriage people thought of him.--And why.--The fashionable Beau in the big, white hat.--Interrupts Mr. Wesley.--Gets as good as he gives.--And better.--The King of Bath slinks away.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading DO you know what "moral courage" is, young readers?
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A boy may have courage to fight a bigger boy than himself, but he may not have the moral courage to own to a fault before his school-fellows, or to side with the right when that side is unpopular.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading John Wesley's moral courage.--What some carriage people thought of him.--And why.--The fashionable Beau in the big, white hat.--Interrupts Mr. Wesley.--Gets as good as he gives.--And better.--The King of Bath slinks away.
a form of address for a man
From this reading John Wesley's moral courage.--What some carriage people thought of him.--And why.--The fashionable Beau in the big, white hat.--Interrupts Mr. Wesley.--Gets as good as he gives.--And better.--The King of Bath slinks away.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A boy may have courage to fight a bigger boy than himself, but he may not have the moral courage to own to a fault before his school-fellows, or to side with the right when that side is unpopular.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading John Wesley's moral courage.--What some carriage people thought of him.--And why.--The fashionable Beau in the big, white hat.--Interrupts Mr. Wesley.--Gets as good as he gives.--And better.--The King of Bath slinks away.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A boy may have courage to fight a bigger boy than himself, but he may not have the moral courage to own to a fault before his school-fellows, or to side with the right when that side is unpopular.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading A boy may have courage to fight a bigger boy than himself, but he may not have the moral courage to own to a fault before his school-fellows, or to side with the right when that side is unpopular.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading John Wesley's moral courage.--What some carriage people thought of him.--And why.--The fashionable Beau in the big, white hat.--Interrupts Mr. Wesley.--Gets as good as he gives.--And better.--The King of Bath slinks away.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading DO you know what "moral courage" is, young readers?
precisely, exactly
From this reading I think you will understand it best if I say it is "courage to do what is right."
express in words
From this reading I think you will understand it best if I say it is "courage to do what is right."
school-fellows
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From this reading A boy may have courage to fight a bigger boy than himself, but he may not have the moral courage to own to a fault before his school-fellows, or to side with the right when that side is unpopular.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading How shall I explain it?
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A boy may have courage to fight a bigger boy than himself, but he may not have the moral courage to own to a fault before his school-fellows, or to side with the right when that side is unpopular.
slinks
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From this reading John Wesley's moral courage.--What some carriage people thought of him.--And why.--The fashionable Beau in the big, white hat.--Interrupts Mr. Wesley.--Gets as good as he gives.--And better.--The King of Bath slinks away.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading John Wesley's moral courage.--What some carriage people thought of him.--And why.--The fashionable Beau in the big, white hat.--Interrupts Mr. Wesley.--Gets as good as he gives.--And better.--The King of Bath slinks away.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A boy may have courage to fight a bigger boy than himself, but he may not have the moral courage to own to a fault before his school-fellows, or to side with the right when that side is unpopular.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A boy may have courage to fight a bigger boy than himself, but he may not have the moral courage to own to a fault before his school-fellows, or to side with the right when that side is unpopular.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading John Wesley's moral courage.--What some carriage people thought of him.--And why.--The fashionable Beau in the big, white hat.--Interrupts Mr. Wesley.--Gets as good as he gives.--And better.--The King of Bath slinks away.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think you will understand it best if I say it is "courage to do what is right."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading John Wesley's moral courage.--What some carriage people thought of him.--And why.--The fashionable Beau in the big, white hat.--Interrupts Mr. Wesley.--Gets as good as he gives.--And better.--The King of Bath slinks away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I think you will understand it best if I say it is "courage to do what is right."
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading I think you will understand it best if I say it is "courage to do what is right."
unpopularadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with disfavor or lacking general approval
From this reading A boy may have courage to fight a bigger boy than himself, but he may not have the moral courage to own to a fault before his school-fellows, or to side with the right when that side is unpopular.
WesleynounUS /ˈwesli/
English clergyman and brother of John Wesley who wrote many hymns (1707-1788)
From this reading John Wesley's moral courage.--What some carriage people thought of him.--And why.--The fashionable Beau in the big, white hat.--Interrupts Mr. Wesley.--Gets as good as he gives.--And better.--The King of Bath slinks away.
Wesley's
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From this reading John Wesley's moral courage.--What some carriage people thought of him.--And why.--The fashionable Beau in the big, white hat.--Interrupts Mr. Wesley.--Gets as good as he gives.--And better.--The King of Bath slinks away.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading John Wesley's moral courage.--What some carriage people thought of him.--And why.--The fashionable Beau in the big, white hat.--Interrupts Mr. Wesley.--Gets as good as he gives.--And better.--The King of Bath slinks away.
at the time that
From this reading A boy may have courage to fight a bigger boy than himself, but he may not have the moral courage to own to a fault before his school-fellows, or to side with the right when that side is unpopular.
a Caucasian
From this reading John Wesley's moral courage.--What some carriage people thought of him.--And why.--The fashionable Beau in the big, white hat.--Interrupts Mr. Wesley.--Gets as good as he gives.--And better.--The King of Bath slinks away.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading John Wesley's moral courage.--What some carriage people thought of him.--And why.--The fashionable Beau in the big, white hat.--Interrupts Mr. Wesley.--Gets as good as he gives.--And better.--The King of Bath slinks away.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I think you will understand it best if I say it is "courage to do what is right."
in the company of; together with
From this reading A boy may have courage to fight a bigger boy than himself, but he may not have the moral courage to own to a fault before his school-fellows, or to side with the right when that side is unpopular.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading DO you know what "moral courage" is, young readers?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading DO you know what "moral courage" is, young readers?
