used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VISIT TO THE SCHOOLMASTER.
afeardadjective
a pronunciation of afraid
From this reading But I was afeard of him, and at long last I ran away and hid, and wouldn't go next or nigh him any more."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Sure I went to school there for the length of a whole winter," he said; "and the master drove the larnin' into my head.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading He was a kind man, except when the anger rose on him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But I was afeard of him, and at long last I ran away and hid, and wouldn't go next or nigh him any more."
at or in or to any place
From this reading I set out, with Barney as my guide; but Barney had stoutly declared that he would go only a part of the way, as he did not want to trust himself anywhere in the neighborhood of the schoolhouse.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I set out, with Barney as my guide; but Barney had stoutly declared that he would go only a part of the way, as he did not want to trust himself anywhere in the neighborhood of the schoolhouse.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But I was afeard of him, and at long last I ran away and hid, and wouldn't go next or nigh him any more."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But I was afeard of him, and at long last I ran away and hid, and wouldn't go next or nigh him any more."
Barney
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From this reading I set out, with Barney as my guide; but Barney had stoutly declared that he would go only a part of the way, as he did not want to trust himself anywhere in the neighborhood of the schoolhouse.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I set out, with Barney as my guide; but Barney had stoutly declared that he would go only a part of the way, as he did not want to trust himself anywhere in the neighborhood of the schoolhouse.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading I set out, with Barney as my guide; but Barney had stoutly declared that he would go only a part of the way, as he did not want to trust himself anywhere in the neighborhood of the schoolhouse.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I set out, with Barney as my guide; but Barney had stoutly declared that he would go only a part of the way, as he did not want to trust himself anywhere in the neighborhood of the schoolhouse.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading "Sure I went to school there for the length of a whole winter," he said; "and the master drove the larnin' into my head.
apart from; not including
From this reading He was a kind man, except when the anger rose on him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Sure I went to school there for the length of a whole winter," he said; "and the master drove the larnin' into my head.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I set out, with Barney as my guide; but Barney had stoutly declared that he would go only a part of the way, as he did not want to trust himself anywhere in the neighborhood of the schoolhouse.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading I set out, with Barney as my guide; but Barney had stoutly declared that he would go only a part of the way, as he did not want to trust himself anywhere in the neighborhood of the schoolhouse.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I set out, with Barney as my guide; but Barney had stoutly declared that he would go only a part of the way, as he did not want to trust himself anywhere in the neighborhood of the schoolhouse.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I set out, with Barney as my guide; but Barney had stoutly declared that he would go only a part of the way, as he did not want to trust himself anywhere in the neighborhood of the schoolhouse.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Sure I went to school there for the length of a whole winter," he said; "and the master drove the larnin' into my head.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading But I was afeard of him, and at long last I ran away and hid, and wouldn't go next or nigh him any more."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was a kind man, except when the anger rose on him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading I set out, with Barney as my guide; but Barney had stoutly declared that he would go only a part of the way, as he did not want to trust himself anywhere in the neighborhood of the schoolhouse.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I set out, with Barney as my guide; but Barney had stoutly declared that he would go only a part of the way, as he did not want to trust himself anywhere in the neighborhood of the schoolhouse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I set out, with Barney as my guide; but Barney had stoutly declared that he would go only a part of the way, as he did not want to trust himself anywhere in the neighborhood of the schoolhouse.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Sure I went to school there for the length of a whole winter," he said; "and the master drove the larnin' into my head.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He was a kind man, except when the anger rose on him.
larnin
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From this reading "Sure I went to school there for the length of a whole winter," he said; "and the master drove the larnin' into my head.
immediately past
From this reading But I was afeard of him, and at long last I ran away and hid, and wouldn't go next or nigh him any more."
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading "Sure I went to school there for the length of a whole winter," he said; "and the master drove the larnin' into my head.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading But I was afeard of him, and at long last I ran away and hid, and wouldn't go next or nigh him any more."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a kind man, except when the anger rose on him.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Sure I went to school there for the length of a whole winter," he said; "and the master drove the larnin' into my head.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But I was afeard of him, and at long last I ran away and hid, and wouldn't go next or nigh him any more."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I set out, with Barney as my guide; but Barney had stoutly declared that he would go only a part of the way, as he did not want to trust himself anywhere in the neighborhood of the schoolhouse.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading I set out, with Barney as my guide; but Barney had stoutly declared that he would go only a part of the way, as he did not want to trust himself anywhere in the neighborhood of the schoolhouse.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading But I was afeard of him, and at long last I ran away and hid, and wouldn't go next or nigh him any more."
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading But I was afeard of him, and at long last I ran away and hid, and wouldn't go next or nigh him any more."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I set out, with Barney as my guide; but Barney had stoutly declared that he would go only a part of the way, as he did not want to trust himself anywhere in the neighborhood of the schoolhouse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I set out, with Barney as my guide; but Barney had stoutly declared that he would go only a part of the way, as he did not want to trust himself anywhere in the neighborhood of the schoolhouse.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was a kind man, except when the anger rose on him.
and nothing more
From this reading I set out, with Barney as my guide; but Barney had stoutly declared that he would go only a part of the way, as he did not want to trust himself anywhere in the neighborhood of the schoolhouse.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But I was afeard of him, and at long last I ran away and hid, and wouldn't go next or nigh him any more."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I set out, with Barney as my guide; but Barney had stoutly declared that he would go only a part of the way, as he did not want to trust himself anywhere in the neighborhood of the schoolhouse.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I set out, with Barney as my guide; but Barney had stoutly declared that he would go only a part of the way, as he did not want to trust himself anywhere in the neighborhood of the schoolhouse.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading But I was afeard of him, and at long last I ran away and hid, and wouldn't go next or nigh him any more."
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading He was a kind man, except when the anger rose on him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Sure I went to school there for the length of a whole winter," he said; "and the master drove the larnin' into my head.
an educational institution
From this reading "Sure I went to school there for the length of a whole winter," he said; "and the master drove the larnin' into my head.
schoolhousenounUS /ˈskuːlhaʊs/
a building where young people receive education
From this reading I set out, with Barney as my guide; but Barney had stoutly declared that he would go only a part of the way, as he did not want to trust himself anywhere in the neighborhood of the schoolhouse.
SCHOOLMASTERnounUS /ˈskuːlmæstər/
presiding officer of a school
From this reading A VISIT TO THE SCHOOLMASTER.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I set out, with Barney as my guide; but Barney had stoutly declared that he would go only a part of the way, as he did not want to trust himself anywhere in the neighborhood of the schoolhouse.
stoutlyadverbUS /ˈstaʊtli/
in a resolute manner
From this reading I set out, with Barney as my guide; but Barney had stoutly declared that he would go only a part of the way, as he did not want to trust himself anywhere in the neighborhood of the schoolhouse.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Sure I went to school there for the length of a whole winter," he said; "and the master drove the larnin' into my head.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I set out, with Barney as my guide; but Barney had stoutly declared that he would go only a part of the way, as he did not want to trust himself anywhere in the neighborhood of the schoolhouse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VISIT TO THE SCHOOLMASTER.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Sure I went to school there for the length of a whole winter," he said; "and the master drove the larnin' into my head.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A VISIT TO THE SCHOOLMASTER.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading I set out, with Barney as my guide; but Barney had stoutly declared that he would go only a part of the way, as he did not want to trust himself anywhere in the neighborhood of the schoolhouse.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A VISIT TO THE SCHOOLMASTER.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I set out, with Barney as my guide; but Barney had stoutly declared that he would go only a part of the way, as he did not want to trust himself anywhere in the neighborhood of the schoolhouse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a kind man, except when the anger rose on him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I set out, with Barney as my guide; but Barney had stoutly declared that he would go only a part of the way, as he did not want to trust himself anywhere in the neighborhood of the schoolhouse.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Sure I went to school there for the length of a whole winter," he said; "and the master drove the larnin' into my head.
at the time that
From this reading He was a kind man, except when the anger rose on him.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "Sure I went to school there for the length of a whole winter," he said; "and the master drove the larnin' into my head.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading "Sure I went to school there for the length of a whole winter," he said; "and the master drove the larnin' into my head.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I set out, with Barney as my guide; but Barney had stoutly declared that he would go only a part of the way, as he did not want to trust himself anywhere in the neighborhood of the schoolhouse.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I set out, with Barney as my guide; but Barney had stoutly declared that he would go only a part of the way, as he did not want to trust himself anywhere in the neighborhood of the schoolhouse.
wouldn't
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From this reading But I was afeard of him, and at long last I ran away and hid, and wouldn't go next or nigh him any more."
