used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I said my motion was involuntary—” “I am not a metaphysician, I am a servant of science—of fact.
alterverbUS /ˈɔːltər/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading “Your repentance, of course, does you credit,” said Professor Bindon; “but it does not alter the original facts.”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I said my motion was involuntary—” “I am not a metaphysician, I am a servant of science—of fact.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If that is not cheating—” “If I was a cheat,” said Hill, with the note of hysterics in his voice, “should I come here and tell you?”
Bindon
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From this reading “Your repentance, of course, does you credit,” said Professor Bindon; “but it does not alter the original facts.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Your repentance, of course, does you credit,” said Professor Bindon; “but it does not alter the original facts.”
cheatverbUS /tʃiːt/
deprive somebody of something by deceit
From this reading If that is not cheating—” “If I was a cheat,” said Hill, with the note of hysterics in his voice, “should I come here and tell you?”
cheatingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃiːtɪŋ/
not faithful to a spouse or lover
From this reading If that is not cheating—” “If I was a cheat,” said Hill, with the note of hysterics in his voice, “should I come here and tell you?”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading If that is not cheating—” “If I was a cheat,” said Hill, with the note of hysterics in his voice, “should I come here and tell you?”
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Your repentance, of course, does you credit,” said Professor Bindon; “but it does not alter the original facts.”
approval
From this reading “Your repentance, of course, does you credit,” said Professor Bindon; “but it does not alter the original facts.”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading You did move the slip.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Your repentance, of course, does you credit,” said Professor Bindon; “but it does not alter the original facts.”
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading “I said my motion was involuntary—” “I am not a metaphysician, I am a servant of science—of fact.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading “Your repentance, of course, does you credit,” said Professor Bindon; “but it does not alter the original facts.”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading If that is not cheating—” “If I was a cheat,” said Hill, with the note of hysterics in his voice, “should I come here and tell you?”
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading If that is not cheating—” “If I was a cheat,” said Hill, with the note of hysterics in his voice, “should I come here and tell you?”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If that is not cheating—” “If I was a cheat,” said Hill, with the note of hysterics in his voice, “should I come here and tell you?”
hystericsnounUS /ˌhɪˈsterɪks/
an attack of hysteria
From this reading If that is not cheating—” “If I was a cheat,” said Hill, with the note of hysterics in his voice, “should I come here and tell you?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I said my motion was involuntary—” “I am not a metaphysician, I am a servant of science—of fact.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If that is not cheating—” “If I was a cheat,” said Hill, with the note of hysterics in his voice, “should I come here and tell you?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If that is not cheating—” “If I was a cheat,” said Hill, with the note of hysterics in his voice, “should I come here and tell you?”
involuntaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlənteri/
not subject to the control of the will
From this reading “I said my motion was involuntary—” “I am not a metaphysician, I am a servant of science—of fact.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If that is not cheating—” “If I was a cheat,” said Hill, with the note of hysterics in his voice, “should I come here and tell you?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Your repentance, of course, does you credit,” said Professor Bindon; “but it does not alter the original facts.”
metaphysician
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I said my motion was involuntary—” “I am not a metaphysician, I am a servant of science—of fact.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading “I said my motion was involuntary—” “I am not a metaphysician, I am a servant of science—of fact.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading You were told not to move the slip.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I said my motion was involuntary—” “I am not a metaphysician, I am a servant of science—of fact.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I said my motion was involuntary—” “I am not a metaphysician, I am a servant of science—of fact.
a brief written record
From this reading If that is not cheating—” “If I was a cheat,” said Hill, with the note of hysterics in his voice, “should I come here and tell you?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I said my motion was involuntary—” “I am not a metaphysician, I am a servant of science—of fact.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading “Your repentance, of course, does you credit,” said Professor Bindon; “but it does not alter the original facts.”
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading “Your repentance, of course, does you credit,” said Professor Bindon; “but it does not alter the original facts.”
repentancenounUS /rɪˈpentəns/
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading “Your repentance, of course, does you credit,” said Professor Bindon; “but it does not alter the original facts.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I said my motion was involuntary—” “I am not a metaphysician, I am a servant of science—of fact.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading “I said my motion was involuntary—” “I am not a metaphysician, I am a servant of science—of fact.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading “I said my motion was involuntary—” “I am not a metaphysician, I am a servant of science—of fact.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If that is not cheating—” “If I was a cheat,” said Hill, with the note of hysterics in his voice, “should I come here and tell you?”
move stealthily
From this reading You were told not to move the slip.
express in words
From this reading If that is not cheating—” “If I was a cheat,” said Hill, with the note of hysterics in his voice, “should I come here and tell you?”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If that is not cheating—” “If I was a cheat,” said Hill, with the note of hysterics in his voice, “should I come here and tell you?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You were told not to move the slip.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You were told not to move the slip.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading You were told not to move the slip.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading If that is not cheating—” “If I was a cheat,” said Hill, with the note of hysterics in his voice, “should I come here and tell you?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I said my motion was involuntary—” “I am not a metaphysician, I am a servant of science—of fact.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You were told not to move the slip.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If that is not cheating—” “If I was a cheat,” said Hill, with the note of hysterics in his voice, “should I come here and tell you?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You were told not to move the slip.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Your repentance, of course, does you credit,” said Professor Bindon; “but it does not alter the original facts.”
