used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Courage is both a comparative and an improvable virtue.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Courage is both a comparative and an improvable virtue.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Courage is both a comparative and an improvable virtue.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "But, peace be with him!
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading If the fear of death be a weakness common to the race, it is one that is capable of being diminished by frequent exposure, and even rendered extinct by reflection.
(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 That life is better life, past fearing death, Than that which lives to fear."
the two together, not just one
From this reading Courage is both a comparative and an improvable virtue.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But, peace be with him!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If the fear of death be a weakness common to the race, it is one that is capable of being diminished by frequent exposure, and even rendered extinct by reflection.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading If the fear of death be a weakness common to the race, it is one that is capable of being diminished by frequent exposure, and even rendered extinct by reflection.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading If the fear of death be a weakness common to the race, it is one that is capable of being diminished by frequent exposure, and even rendered extinct by reflection.
comparativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈperətɪv/
relating to or based on or involving comparison
From this reading Courage is both a comparative and an improvable virtue.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Courage is both a comparative and an improvable virtue.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading That life is better life, past fearing death, Than that which lives to fear."
diminishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/
impaired by diminution
From this reading If the fear of death be a weakness common to the race, it is one that is capable of being diminished by frequent exposure, and even rendered extinct by reflection.
divisible by two
From this reading If the fear of death be a weakness common to the race, it is one that is capable of being diminished by frequent exposure, and even rendered extinct by reflection.
exposurenounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading If the fear of death be a weakness common to the race, it is one that is capable of being diminished by frequent exposure, and even rendered extinct by reflection.
extinctadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/
no longer in existence; lost or especially having died out leaving no living representatives
From this reading If the fear of death be a weakness common to the race, it is one that is capable of being diminished by frequent exposure, and even rendered extinct by reflection.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading That life is better life, past fearing death, Than that which lives to fear."
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading That life is better life, past fearing death, Than that which lives to fear."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Measure for Measure.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading If the fear of death be a weakness common to the race, it is one that is capable of being diminished by frequent exposure, and even rendered extinct by reflection.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "But, peace be with him!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the fear of death be a weakness common to the race, it is one that is capable of being diminished by frequent exposure, and even rendered extinct by reflection.
improvableadjective
susceptible of improvement
From this reading Courage is both a comparative and an improvable virtue.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That life is better life, past fearing death, Than that which lives to fear."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If the fear of death be a weakness common to the race, it is one that is capable of being diminished by frequent exposure, and even rendered extinct by reflection.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading That life is better life, past fearing death, Than that which lives to fear."
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading That life is better life, past fearing death, Than that which lives to fear."
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Measure for Measure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If the fear of death be a weakness common to the race, it is one that is capable of being diminished by frequent exposure, and even rendered extinct by reflection.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If the fear of death be a weakness common to the race, it is one that is capable of being diminished by frequent exposure, and even rendered extinct by reflection.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading That life is better life, past fearing death, Than that which lives to fear."
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading "But, peace be with him!
any competition
From this reading If the fear of death be a weakness common to the race, it is one that is capable of being diminished by frequent exposure, and even rendered extinct by reflection.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading If the fear of death be a weakness common to the race, it is one that is capable of being diminished by frequent exposure, and even rendered extinct by reflection.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading If the fear of death be a weakness common to the race, it is one that is capable of being diminished by frequent exposure, and even rendered extinct by reflection.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading That life is better life, past fearing death, Than that which lives to fear."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That life is better life, past fearing death, Than that which lives to fear."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If the fear of death be a weakness common to the race, it is one that is capable of being diminished by frequent exposure, and even rendered extinct by reflection.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That life is better life, past fearing death, Than that which lives to fear."
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading Courage is both a comparative and an improvable virtue.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading If the fear of death be a weakness common to the race, it is one that is capable of being diminished by frequent exposure, and even rendered extinct by reflection.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That life is better life, past fearing death, Than that which lives to fear."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "But, peace be with him!
