used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHEN he began to talk things over with Duke, Noel was much astonished to find that his brother regarded him in the light of a hero.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading NO COWARD AFTER ALL.
(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 NO COWARD AFTER ALL.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I should either have shown the men where the money was, or I should have told a story and declared that I did not know.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After all, Noel, you are braver than I."
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading WHEN he began to talk things over with Duke, Noel was much astonished to find that his brother regarded him in the light of a hero.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading WHEN he began to talk things over with Duke, Noel was much astonished to find that his brother regarded him in the light of a hero.
braveradjectiveUS /ˈbreɪvər/
comparative of “brave” — possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading After all, Noel, you are braver than I."
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading WHEN he began to talk things over with Duke, Noel was much astonished to find that his brother regarded him in the light of a hero.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I could never have done it," Duke protested.
COWARDnounUS /ˈkaʊərd/
a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading NO COWARD AFTER ALL.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "I should either have shown the men where the money was, or I should have told a story and declared that I did not know.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I should either have shown the men where the money was, or I should have told a story and declared that I did not know.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "I could never have done it," Duke protested.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading WHEN he began to talk things over with Duke, Noel was much astonished to find that his brother regarded him in the light of a hero.
one or the other of two
From this reading "I should either have shown the men where the money was, or I should have told a story and declared that I did not know.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading WHEN he began to talk things over with Duke, Noel was much astonished to find that his brother regarded him in the light of a hero.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I could never have done it," Duke protested.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHEN he began to talk things over with Duke, Noel was much astonished to find that his brother regarded him in the light of a hero.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading WHEN he began to talk things over with Duke, Noel was much astonished to find that his brother regarded him in the light of a hero.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WHEN he began to talk things over with Duke, Noel was much astonished to find that his brother regarded him in the light of a hero.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WHEN he began to talk things over with Duke, Noel was much astonished to find that his brother regarded him in the light of a hero.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I could never have done it," Duke protested.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHEN he began to talk things over with Duke, Noel was much astonished to find that his brother regarded him in the light of a hero.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I could never have done it," Duke protested.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I should either have shown the men where the money was, or I should have told a story and declared that I did not know.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading WHEN he began to talk things over with Duke, Noel was much astonished to find that his brother regarded him in the light of a hero.
the force of workers available
From this reading "I should either have shown the men where the money was, or I should have told a story and declared that I did not know.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "I should either have shown the men where the money was, or I should have told a story and declared that I did not know.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading WHEN he began to talk things over with Duke, Noel was much astonished to find that his brother regarded him in the light of a hero.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I could never have done it," Duke protested.
not any; not one
From this reading NO COWARD AFTER ALL.
NoelnounUS /noʊˈel/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading WHEN he began to talk things over with Duke, Noel was much astonished to find that his brother regarded him in the light of a hero.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I should either have shown the men where the money was, or I should have told a story and declared that I did not know.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHEN he began to talk things over with Duke, Noel was much astonished to find that his brother regarded him in the light of a hero.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I should either have shown the men where the money was, or I should have told a story and declared that I did not know.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading WHEN he began to talk things over with Duke, Noel was much astonished to find that his brother regarded him in the light of a hero.
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading "I could never have done it," Duke protested.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading WHEN he began to talk things over with Duke, Noel was much astonished to find that his brother regarded him in the light of a hero.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I should either have shown the men where the money was, or I should have told a story and declared that I did not know.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "I should either have shown the men where the money was, or I should have told a story and declared that I did not know.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "I should either have shown the men where the money was, or I should have told a story and declared that I did not know.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading WHEN he began to talk things over with Duke, Noel was much astonished to find that his brother regarded him in the light of a hero.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading After all, Noel, you are braver than I."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHEN he began to talk things over with Duke, Noel was much astonished to find that his brother regarded him in the light of a hero.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN he began to talk things over with Duke, Noel was much astonished to find that his brother regarded him in the light of a hero.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading WHEN he began to talk things over with Duke, Noel was much astonished to find that his brother regarded him in the light of a hero.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHEN he began to talk things over with Duke, Noel was much astonished to find that his brother regarded him in the light of a hero.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "I should either have shown the men where the money was, or I should have told a story and declared that I did not know.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEN he began to talk things over with Duke, Noel was much astonished to find that his brother regarded him in the light of a hero.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN he began to talk things over with Duke, Noel was much astonished to find that his brother regarded him in the light of a hero.
in or at the place that
From this reading "I should either have shown the men where the money was, or I should have told a story and declared that I did not know.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WHEN he began to talk things over with Duke, Noel was much astonished to find that his brother regarded him in the light of a hero.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading After all, Noel, you are braver than I."
