used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet from unhappy wedlock he had fled like a craven wolf and sought surcease in the bottle.
anew
From this reading He had proved that time and time again.
AliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading The Question of the Dead Alive Colonel Darling's courage had never been questioned.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was beyond question that he could face overwhelming odds in the field without "batting an eye-lash," as the saying goes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But physical courage is one thing and moral courage is another--very much another; and it was physical courage in which Darling was strong.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But physical courage is one thing and moral courage is another--very much another; and it was physical courage in which Darling was strong.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was beyond question that he could face overwhelming odds in the field without "batting an eye-lash," as the saying goes.
battingnounUS /ˈbætɪŋ/
(baseball) the batter's attempt to get on base
From this reading It was beyond question that he could face overwhelming odds in the field without "batting an eye-lash," as the saying goes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Question of the Dead Alive Colonel Darling's courage had never been questioned.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading It was beyond question that he could face overwhelming odds in the field without "batting an eye-lash," as the saying goes.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading Yet from unhappy wedlock he had fled like a craven wolf and sought surcease in the bottle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But physical courage is one thing and moral courage is another--very much another; and it was physical courage in which Darling was strong.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading The Question of the Dead Alive Colonel Darling's courage had never been questioned.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was beyond question that he could face overwhelming odds in the field without "batting an eye-lash," as the saying goes.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading The Question of the Dead Alive Colonel Darling's courage had never been questioned.
cravenadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪvən/
lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful
From this reading Yet from unhappy wedlock he had fled like a craven wolf and sought surcease in the bottle.
a special loved one
From this reading But physical courage is one thing and moral courage is another--very much another; and it was physical courage in which Darling was strong.
Darling's
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From this reading The Question of the Dead Alive Colonel Darling's courage had never been questioned.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The Question of the Dead Alive Colonel Darling's courage had never been questioned.
eye-lash
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From this reading It was beyond question that he could face overwhelming odds in the field without "batting an eye-lash," as the saying goes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It was beyond question that he could face overwhelming odds in the field without "batting an eye-lash," as the saying goes.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading It was beyond question that he could face overwhelming odds in the field without "batting an eye-lash," as the saying goes.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Yet from unhappy wedlock he had fled like a craven wolf and sought surcease in the bottle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Yet from unhappy wedlock he had fled like a craven wolf and sought surcease in the bottle.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading It was beyond question that he could face overwhelming odds in the field without "batting an eye-lash," as the saying goes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Question of the Dead Alive Colonel Darling's courage had never been questioned.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was beyond question that he could face overwhelming odds in the field without "batting an eye-lash," as the saying goes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But physical courage is one thing and moral courage is another--very much another; and it was physical courage in which Darling was strong.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But physical courage is one thing and moral courage is another--very much another; and it was physical courage in which Darling was strong.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But physical courage is one thing and moral courage is another--very much another; and it was physical courage in which Darling was strong.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Yet from unhappy wedlock he had fled like a craven wolf and sought surcease in the bottle.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading But physical courage is one thing and moral courage is another--very much another; and it was physical courage in which Darling was strong.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But physical courage is one thing and moral courage is another--very much another; and it was physical courage in which Darling was strong.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The Question of the Dead Alive Colonel Darling's courage had never been questioned.
oddsnounUS /ɑːdz/
the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring
From this reading It was beyond question that he could face overwhelming odds in the field without "batting an eye-lash," as the saying goes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Question of the Dead Alive Colonel Darling's courage had never been questioned.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But physical courage is one thing and moral courage is another--very much another; and it was physical courage in which Darling was strong.
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading It was beyond question that he could face overwhelming odds in the field without "batting an eye-lash," as the saying goes.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading But physical courage is one thing and moral courage is another--very much another; and it was physical courage in which Darling was strong.
established beyond doubt
From this reading He had proved that time and time again.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The Question of the Dead Alive Colonel Darling's courage had never been questioned.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The Question of the Dead Alive Colonel Darling's courage had never been questioned.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading It was beyond question that he could face overwhelming odds in the field without "batting an eye-lash," as the saying goes.
that is looked for
From this reading Yet from unhappy wedlock he had fled like a craven wolf and sought surcease in the bottle.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading But physical courage is one thing and moral courage is another--very much another; and it was physical courage in which Darling was strong.
surceasenounUS /ˌsɜːrˈsiːs/
a stopping
From this reading Yet from unhappy wedlock he had fled like a craven wolf and sought surcease in the bottle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was beyond question that he could face overwhelming odds in the field without "batting an eye-lash," as the saying goes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Question of the Dead Alive Colonel Darling's courage had never been questioned.
a special situation
From this reading But physical courage is one thing and moral courage is another--very much another; and it was physical courage in which Darling was strong.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had proved that time and time again.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading Yet from unhappy wedlock he had fled like a craven wolf and sought surcease in the bottle.
precisely as stated
From this reading But physical courage is one thing and moral courage is another--very much another; and it was physical courage in which Darling was strong.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But physical courage is one thing and moral courage is another--very much another; and it was physical courage in which Darling was strong.
wedlocknounUS /ˈwedlɑːk/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Yet from unhappy wedlock he had fled like a craven wolf and sought surcease in the bottle.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But physical courage is one thing and moral courage is another--very much another; and it was physical courage in which Darling was strong.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was beyond question that he could face overwhelming odds in the field without "batting an eye-lash," as the saying goes.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading Yet from unhappy wedlock he had fled like a craven wolf and sought surcease in the bottle.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet from unhappy wedlock he had fled like a craven wolf and sought surcease in the bottle.
