used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading `I made them promise to give me one of my countrymen instead of a debt they owe me, and I wish that I could save more of your lives.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "`I know all about it,' he exclaimed in English, and his words sounded pleasantly in my ears.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading What!' he exclaimed, on seeing me rise to move towards him, `are you the only one left alive?'
(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 "`I know all about it,' he exclaimed in English, and his words sounded pleasantly in my ears.
in addition
From this reading "I had no need to reply, but pointed to the bodies of my companions on the ground; for by that time nearly all were dead, while those who still remained alive were too weak to move, and it was evident that in a short time they also would be numbered with the dead.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "`I know all about it,' he exclaimed in English, and his words sounded pleasantly in my ears.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading What!' he exclaimed, on seeing me rise to move towards him, `are you the only one left alive?'
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I had no need to reply, but pointed to the bodies of my companions on the ground; for by that time nearly all were dead, while those who still remained alive were too weak to move, and it was evident that in a short time they also would be numbered with the dead.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading "I had no need to reply, but pointed to the bodies of my companions on the ground; for by that time nearly all were dead, while those who still remained alive were too weak to move, and it was evident that in a short time they also would be numbered with the dead.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I had no need to reply, but pointed to the bodies of my companions on the ground; for by that time nearly all were dead, while those who still remained alive were too weak to move, and it was evident that in a short time they also would be numbered with the dead.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I had no need to reply, but pointed to the bodies of my companions on the ground; for by that time nearly all were dead, while those who still remained alive were too weak to move, and it was evident that in a short time they also would be numbered with the dead.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "I had no need to reply, but pointed to the bodies of my companions on the ground; for by that time nearly all were dead, while those who still remained alive were too weak to move, and it was evident that in a short time they also would be numbered with the dead.
a state at a particular time
From this reading It grieved me much to leave them in their sad condition; but yet by remaining I could do them no good.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading `I made them promise to give me one of my countrymen instead of a debt they owe me, and I wish that I could save more of your lives.
countrymennounUS /ˈkʌntrimɪn/
plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country
From this reading `I made them promise to give me one of my countrymen instead of a debt they owe me, and I wish that I could save more of your lives.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading "I had no need to reply, but pointed to the bodies of my companions on the ground; for by that time nearly all were dead, while those who still remained alive were too weak to move, and it was evident that in a short time they also would be numbered with the dead.
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading `I made them promise to give me one of my countrymen instead of a debt they owe me, and I wish that I could save more of your lives.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It grieved me much to leave them in their sad condition; but yet by remaining I could do them no good.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading "`I know all about it,' he exclaimed in English, and his words sounded pleasantly in my ears.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading "`I know all about it,' he exclaimed in English, and his words sounded pleasantly in my ears.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading "I had no need to reply, but pointed to the bodies of my companions on the ground; for by that time nearly all were dead, while those who still remained alive were too weak to move, and it was evident that in a short time they also would be numbered with the dead.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "`I know all about it,' he exclaimed in English, and his words sounded pleasantly in my ears.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I had no need to reply, but pointed to the bodies of my companions on the ground; for by that time nearly all were dead, while those who still remained alive were too weak to move, and it was evident that in a short time they also would be numbered with the dead.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading `I made them promise to give me one of my countrymen instead of a debt they owe me, and I wish that I could save more of your lives.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It grieved me much to leave them in their sad condition; but yet by remaining I could do them no good.
grievedverbUS /ɡriːvd/
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading It grieved me much to leave them in their sad condition; but yet by remaining I could do them no good.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading "I had no need to reply, but pointed to the bodies of my companions on the ground; for by that time nearly all were dead, while those who still remained alive were too weak to move, and it was evident that in a short time they also would be numbered with the dead.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I had no need to reply, but pointed to the bodies of my companions on the ground; for by that time nearly all were dead, while those who still remained alive were too weak to move, and it was evident that in a short time they also would be numbered with the dead.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "`I know all about it,' he exclaimed in English, and his words sounded pleasantly in my ears.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What!' he exclaimed, on seeing me rise to move towards him, `are you the only one left alive?'
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "`I know all about it,' he exclaimed in English, and his words sounded pleasantly in my ears.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "`I know all about it,' he exclaimed in English, and his words sounded pleasantly in my ears.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "`I know all about it,' he exclaimed in English, and his words sounded pleasantly in my ears.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading `I made them promise to give me one of my countrymen instead of a debt they owe me, and I wish that I could save more of your lives.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "`I know all about it,' he exclaimed in English, and his words sounded pleasantly in my ears.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "`I know all about it,' he exclaimed in English, and his words sounded pleasantly in my ears.
go away from a place
From this reading It grieved me much to leave them in their sad condition; but yet by remaining I could do them no good.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading What!' he exclaimed, on seeing me rise to move towards him, `are you the only one left alive?'
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading `I made them promise to give me one of my countrymen instead of a debt they owe me, and I wish that I could save more of your lives.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading `I made them promise to give me one of my countrymen instead of a debt they owe me, and I wish that I could save more of your lives.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading `I made them promise to give me one of my countrymen instead of a debt they owe me, and I wish that I could save more of your lives.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading `I made them promise to give me one of my countrymen instead of a debt they owe me, and I wish that I could save more of your lives.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading What!' he exclaimed, on seeing me rise to move towards him, `are you the only one left alive?'
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It grieved me much to leave them in their sad condition; but yet by remaining I could do them no good.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "`I know all about it,' he exclaimed in English, and his words sounded pleasantly in my ears.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "I had no need to reply, but pointed to the bodies of my companions on the ground; for by that time nearly all were dead, while those who still remained alive were too weak to move, and it was evident that in a short time they also would be numbered with the dead.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "I had no need to reply, but pointed to the bodies of my companions on the ground; for by that time nearly all were dead, while those who still remained alive were too weak to move, and it was evident that in a short time they also would be numbered with the dead.
not any; not one
From this reading "I had no need to reply, but pointed to the bodies of my companions on the ground; for by that time nearly all were dead, while those who still remained alive were too weak to move, and it was evident that in a short time they also would be numbered with the dead.
numberedverbUS /ˈnʌmbərd/
past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity
From this reading "I had no need to reply, but pointed to the bodies of my companions on the ground; for by that time nearly all were dead, while those who still remained alive were too weak to move, and it was evident that in a short time they also would be numbered with the dead.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading `I made them promise to give me one of my countrymen instead of a debt they owe me, and I wish that I could save more of your lives.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading What!' he exclaimed, on seeing me rise to move towards him, `are you the only one left alive?'
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading `I made them promise to give me one of my countrymen instead of a debt they owe me, and I wish that I could save more of your lives.
and nothing more
From this reading What!' he exclaimed, on seeing me rise to move towards him, `are you the only one left alive?'
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading `I made them promise to give me one of my countrymen instead of a debt they owe me, and I wish that I could save more of your lives.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading "`I know all about it,' he exclaimed in English, and his words sounded pleasantly in my ears.
having a point
From this reading "I had no need to reply, but pointed to the bodies of my companions on the ground; for by that time nearly all were dead, while those who still remained alive were too weak to move, and it was evident that in a short time they also would be numbered with the dead.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading `I made them promise to give me one of my countrymen instead of a debt they owe me, and I wish that I could save more of your lives.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "I had no need to reply, but pointed to the bodies of my companions on the ground; for by that time nearly all were dead, while those who still remained alive were too weak to move, and it was evident that in a short time they also would be numbered with the dead.
not used up
From this reading It grieved me much to leave them in their sad condition; but yet by remaining I could do them no good.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "I had no need to reply, but pointed to the bodies of my companions on the ground; for by that time nearly all were dead, while those who still remained alive were too weak to move, and it was evident that in a short time they also would be numbered with the dead.
move upward
From this reading What!' he exclaimed, on seeing me rise to move towards him, `are you the only one left alive?'
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading It grieved me much to leave them in their sad condition; but yet by remaining I could do them no good.
except for; apart from
From this reading `I made them promise to give me one of my countrymen instead of a debt they owe me, and I wish that I could save more of your lives.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading What!' he exclaimed, on seeing me rise to move towards him, `are you the only one left alive?'
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading "I had no need to reply, but pointed to the bodies of my companions on the ground; for by that time nearly all were dead, while those who still remained alive were too weak to move, and it was evident that in a short time they also would be numbered with the dead.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading "`I know all about it,' he exclaimed in English, and his words sounded pleasantly in my ears.
not in physical motion
From this reading "I had no need to reply, but pointed to the bodies of my companions on the ground; for by that time nearly all were dead, while those who still remained alive were too weak to move, and it was evident that in a short time they also would be numbered with the dead.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading `I made them promise to give me one of my countrymen instead of a debt they owe me, and I wish that I could save more of your lives.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What!' he exclaimed, on seeing me rise to move towards him, `are you the only one left alive?'
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It grieved me much to leave them in their sad condition; but yet by remaining I could do them no good.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading `I made them promise to give me one of my countrymen instead of a debt they owe me, and I wish that I could save more of your lives.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading `I made them promise to give me one of my countrymen instead of a debt they owe me, and I wish that I could save more of your lives.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "I had no need to reply, but pointed to the bodies of my companions on the ground; for by that time nearly all were dead, while those who still remained alive were too weak to move, and it was evident that in a short time they also would be numbered with the dead.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I had no need to reply, but pointed to the bodies of my companions on the ground; for by that time nearly all were dead, while those who still remained alive were too weak to move, and it was evident that in a short time they also would be numbered with the dead.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading `I made them promise to give me one of my countrymen instead of a debt they owe me, and I wish that I could save more of your lives.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I had no need to reply, but pointed to the bodies of my companions on the ground; for by that time nearly all were dead, while those who still remained alive were too weak to move, and it was evident that in a short time they also would be numbered with the dead.
in the direction of
From this reading What!' he exclaimed, on seeing me rise to move towards him, `are you the only one left alive?'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I had no need to reply, but pointed to the bodies of my companions on the ground; for by that time nearly all were dead, while those who still remained alive were too weak to move, and it was evident that in a short time they also would be numbered with the dead.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading "I had no need to reply, but pointed to the bodies of my companions on the ground; for by that time nearly all were dead, while those who still remained alive were too weak to move, and it was evident that in a short time they also would be numbered with the dead.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I had no need to reply, but pointed to the bodies of my companions on the ground; for by that time nearly all were dead, while those who still remained alive were too weak to move, and it was evident that in a short time they also would be numbered with the dead.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What!' he exclaimed, on seeing me rise to move towards him, `are you the only one left alive?'
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "I had no need to reply, but pointed to the bodies of my companions on the ground; for by that time nearly all were dead, while those who still remained alive were too weak to move, and it was evident that in a short time they also would be numbered with the dead.
which person or people
From this reading "I had no need to reply, but pointed to the bodies of my companions on the ground; for by that time nearly all were dead, while those who still remained alive were too weak to move, and it was evident that in a short time they also would be numbered with the dead.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading `I made them promise to give me one of my countrymen instead of a debt they owe me, and I wish that I could save more of your lives.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I had no need to reply, but pointed to the bodies of my companions on the ground; for by that time nearly all were dead, while those who still remained alive were too weak to move, and it was evident that in a short time they also would be numbered with the dead.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "`I know all about it,' he exclaimed in English, and his words sounded pleasantly in my ears.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I had no need to reply, but pointed to the bodies of my companions on the ground; for by that time nearly all were dead, while those who still remained alive were too weak to move, and it was evident that in a short time they also would be numbered with the dead.
but in spite of that
From this reading It grieved me much to leave them in their sad condition; but yet by remaining I could do them no good.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading What!' he exclaimed, on seeing me rise to move towards him, `are you the only one left alive?'
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading `I made them promise to give me one of my countrymen instead of a debt they owe me, and I wish that I could save more of your lives.
