used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perhaps if any man or woman were asked if they were willing to tell a lie they would most indignantly deny it.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Perhaps most people, even though they be guilty of some trifling act of deceit or insincerity that can hardly merit a harsher name, would shrink with horror from an actual lie.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading Perhaps most people, even though they be guilty of some trifling act of deceit or insincerity that can hardly merit a harsher name, would shrink with horror from an actual lie.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Perhaps most people, even though they be guilty of some trifling act of deceit or insincerity that can hardly merit a harsher name, would shrink with horror from an actual lie.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Perhaps if any man or woman were asked if they were willing to tell a lie they would most indignantly deny it.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Perhaps if any man or woman were asked if they were willing to tell a lie they would most indignantly deny it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Perhaps most people, even though they be guilty of some trifling act of deceit or insincerity that can hardly merit a harsher name, would shrink with horror from an actual lie.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Clarice Severn bore the reputation of being very truthful.
cause to be bored
From this reading Clarice Severn bore the reputation of being very truthful.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Perhaps most people, even though they be guilty of some trifling act of deceit or insincerity that can hardly merit a harsher name, would shrink with horror from an actual lie.
Clarice
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From this reading Clarice Severn bore the reputation of being very truthful.
deceitnounUS /dɪˈsiːt/
The action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.
From this reading Perhaps most people, even though they be guilty of some trifling act of deceit or insincerity that can hardly merit a harsher name, would shrink with horror from an actual lie.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading It would be right to say that she had never deliberately soiled her lips with a willful lie.
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading Perhaps if any man or woman were asked if they were willing to tell a lie they would most indignantly deny it.
ERRORnounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading SIR RONALD’S ERROR.
divisible by two
From this reading Perhaps most people, even though they be guilty of some trifling act of deceit or insincerity that can hardly merit a harsher name, would shrink with horror from an actual lie.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Perhaps most people, even though they be guilty of some trifling act of deceit or insincerity that can hardly merit a harsher name, would shrink with horror from an actual lie.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading Perhaps most people, even though they be guilty of some trifling act of deceit or insincerity that can hardly merit a harsher name, would shrink with horror from an actual lie.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It would be right to say that she had never deliberately soiled her lips with a willful lie.
only a very short time before
From this reading Perhaps most people, even though they be guilty of some trifling act of deceit or insincerity that can hardly merit a harsher name, would shrink with horror from an actual lie.
harsheradjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrʃər/
comparative of “harsh” — unpleasantly stern
From this reading Perhaps most people, even though they be guilty of some trifling act of deceit or insincerity that can hardly merit a harsher name, would shrink with horror from an actual lie.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It would be right to say that she had never deliberately soiled her lips with a willful lie.
intense and profound fear
From this reading Perhaps most people, even though they be guilty of some trifling act of deceit or insincerity that can hardly merit a harsher name, would shrink with horror from an actual lie.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Perhaps if any man or woman were asked if they were willing to tell a lie they would most indignantly deny it.
indignantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnəntliː/
in an indignant manner
From this reading Perhaps if any man or woman were asked if they were willing to tell a lie they would most indignantly deny it.
insinceritynoun
the quality of not being open or truthful; deceitful or hypocritical
From this reading Perhaps most people, even though they be guilty of some trifling act of deceit or insincerity that can hardly merit a harsher name, would shrink with horror from an actual lie.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps if any man or woman were asked if they were willing to tell a lie they would most indignantly deny it.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Perhaps if any man or woman were asked if they were willing to tell a lie they would most indignantly deny it.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading It would be right to say that she had never deliberately soiled her lips with a willful lie.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Perhaps if any man or woman were asked if they were willing to tell a lie they would most indignantly deny it.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading Perhaps most people, even though they be guilty of some trifling act of deceit or insincerity that can hardly merit a harsher name, would shrink with horror from an actual lie.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Perhaps if any man or woman were asked if they were willing to tell a lie they would most indignantly deny it.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Perhaps most people, even though they be guilty of some trifling act of deceit or insincerity that can hardly merit a harsher name, would shrink with horror from an actual lie.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It would be right to say that she had never deliberately soiled her lips with a willful lie.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Perhaps most people, even though they be guilty of some trifling act of deceit or insincerity that can hardly merit a harsher name, would shrink with horror from an actual lie.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Perhaps if any man or woman were asked if they were willing to tell a lie they would most indignantly deny it.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Perhaps most people, even though they be guilty of some trifling act of deceit or insincerity that can hardly merit a harsher name, would shrink with horror from an actual lie.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps if any man or woman were asked if they were willing to tell a lie they would most indignantly deny it.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Clarice Severn bore the reputation of being very truthful.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It would be right to say that she had never deliberately soiled her lips with a willful lie.
RONALD'S
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From this reading SIR RONALD’S ERROR.
express in words
From this reading It would be right to say that she had never deliberately soiled her lips with a willful lie.
SevernnounUS /ˈsevərn/
a river in Ontario that flows northeast into Hudson Bay
From this reading Clarice Severn bore the reputation of being very truthful.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It would be right to say that she had never deliberately soiled her lips with a willful lie.
shrinkverbUS /ʃrɪŋk/
wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading Perhaps most people, even though they be guilty of some trifling act of deceit or insincerity that can hardly merit a harsher name, would shrink with horror from an actual lie.
term of address for a man
From this reading SIR RONALD’S ERROR.
soiledadjectiveUS /sɔɪld/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading It would be right to say that she had never deliberately soiled her lips with a willful lie.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Perhaps most people, even though they be guilty of some trifling act of deceit or insincerity that can hardly merit a harsher name, would shrink with horror from an actual lie.
express in words
From this reading Perhaps if any man or woman were asked if they were willing to tell a lie they would most indignantly deny it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Perhaps most people, even though they be guilty of some trifling act of deceit or insincerity that can hardly merit a harsher name, would shrink with horror from an actual lie.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Clarice Severn bore the reputation of being very truthful.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps if any man or woman were asked if they were willing to tell a lie they would most indignantly deny it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Perhaps most people, even though they be guilty of some trifling act of deceit or insincerity that can hardly merit a harsher name, would shrink with horror from an actual lie.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Perhaps if any man or woman were asked if they were willing to tell a lie they would most indignantly deny it.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading Perhaps most people, even though they be guilty of some trifling act of deceit or insincerity that can hardly merit a harsher name, would shrink with horror from an actual lie.
truthfuladjectiveUS /ˈtruːθfəl/
expressing or given to expressing the truth
From this reading Clarice Severn bore the reputation of being very truthful.
precisely as stated
From this reading Clarice Severn bore the reputation of being very truthful.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Perhaps if any man or woman were asked if they were willing to tell a lie they would most indignantly deny it.
willfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɪlfəl/
done by design
From this reading It would be right to say that she had never deliberately soiled her lips with a willful lie.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Perhaps if any man or woman were asked if they were willing to tell a lie they would most indignantly deny it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Perhaps most people, even though they be guilty of some trifling act of deceit or insincerity that can hardly merit a harsher name, would shrink with horror from an actual lie.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Perhaps if any man or woman were asked if they were willing to tell a lie they would most indignantly deny it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Perhaps if any man or woman were asked if they were willing to tell a lie they would most indignantly deny it.
