hōc — meaning in English
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English meaning
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him
pron The object form of "he" — used for a male person or animal already mentioned.
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it
pron Used to refer to a thing, animal, or abstract idea that has already been mentioned or is understood.
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this
det Used to point to something or someone nearby or just mentioned.
Senses
hōc is used for these senses in English:
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him
With nominative effect: he, especially as a predicate after be, or following a preposition. [from 15th c.]
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this
The thing, item, etc. being indicated.
it — full definition
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pron Used to refer to a thing, animal, or abstract idea that has already been mentioned or is understood.
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pron Used as a placeholder subject in sentences describing weather, time, or general conditions.
