used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is a mystery here which we neither of us can explain, but which we must unravel."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am firmly convinced that things are as she stated them, Mrs. Willis.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She has not refused to confess to you from any stubbornness, but from the simple reason that she has nothing to confess.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "THE SWEETS ARE POISONED."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I am firmly convinced that things are as she stated them, Mrs. Willis.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I think, my dear madam," said Mr. Everard to Mrs. Willis, "that you must believe your pupil.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She has not refused to confess to you from any stubbornness, but from the simple reason that she has nothing to confess.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading There is a mystery here which we neither of us can explain, but which we must unravel."
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading She has not refused to confess to you from any stubbornness, but from the simple reason that she has nothing to confess.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading I am firmly convinced that things are as she stated them, Mrs. Willis.
dearly loved
From this reading "I think, my dear madam," said Mr. Everard to Mrs. Willis, "that you must believe your pupil.
Everard
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From this reading "I think, my dear madam," said Mr. Everard to Mrs. Willis, "that you must believe your pupil.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading There is a mystery here which we neither of us can explain, but which we must unravel."
with resolute determination
From this reading I am firmly convinced that things are as she stated them, Mrs. Willis.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She has not refused to confess to you from any stubbornness, but from the simple reason that she has nothing to confess.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She has not refused to confess to you from any stubbornness, but from the simple reason that she has nothing to confess.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading There is a mystery here which we neither of us can explain, but which we must unravel."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think, my dear madam," said Mr. Everard to Mrs. Willis, "that you must believe your pupil.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is a mystery here which we neither of us can explain, but which we must unravel."
a woman of refinement
From this reading "I think, my dear madam," said Mr. Everard to Mrs. Willis, "that you must believe your pupil.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I think, my dear madam," said Mr. Everard to Mrs. Willis, "that you must believe your pupil.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "I think, my dear madam," said Mr. Everard to Mrs. Willis, "that you must believe your pupil.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I think, my dear madam," said Mr. Everard to Mrs. Willis, "that you must believe your pupil.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I think, my dear madam," said Mr. Everard to Mrs. Willis, "that you must believe your pupil.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading There is a mystery here which we neither of us can explain, but which we must unravel."
not one and not the other of two
From this reading There is a mystery here which we neither of us can explain, but which we must unravel."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She has not refused to confess to you from any stubbornness, but from the simple reason that she has nothing to confess.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She has not refused to confess to you from any stubbornness, but from the simple reason that she has nothing to confess.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is a mystery here which we neither of us can explain, but which we must unravel."
POISONEDverbUS /ˈpɔɪzənd/
past form of “poison” — spoil as if by poison
From this reading "THE SWEETS ARE POISONED."
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading "I think, my dear madam," said Mr. Everard to Mrs. Willis, "that you must believe your pupil.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading She has not refused to confess to you from any stubbornness, but from the simple reason that she has nothing to confess.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading She has not refused to confess to you from any stubbornness, but from the simple reason that she has nothing to confess.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I think, my dear madam," said Mr. Everard to Mrs. Willis, "that you must believe your pupil.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She has not refused to confess to you from any stubbornness, but from the simple reason that she has nothing to confess.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading She has not refused to confess to you from any stubbornness, but from the simple reason that she has nothing to confess.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading I am firmly convinced that things are as she stated them, Mrs. Willis.
stubbornnessnounUS /ˈstʌbərnnəs/
the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome
From this reading She has not refused to confess to you from any stubbornness, but from the simple reason that she has nothing to confess.
SWEETSnounUS /swiːts/
plural of “sweet” — English phonetician; one of the founders of modern phonetics (1845-1912)
From this reading "THE SWEETS ARE POISONED."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I think, my dear madam," said Mr. Everard to Mrs. Willis, "that you must believe your pupil.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE SWEETS ARE POISONED."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I am firmly convinced that things are as she stated them, Mrs. Willis.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a mystery here which we neither of us can explain, but which we must unravel."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I am firmly convinced that things are as she stated them, Mrs. Willis.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think, my dear madam," said Mr. Everard to Mrs. Willis, "that you must believe your pupil.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I think, my dear madam," said Mr. Everard to Mrs. Willis, "that you must believe your pupil.
unravelverbUS /ənˈrævəl/
become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of
From this reading There is a mystery here which we neither of us can explain, but which we must unravel."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There is a mystery here which we neither of us can explain, but which we must unravel."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading There is a mystery here which we neither of us can explain, but which we must unravel."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is a mystery here which we neither of us can explain, but which we must unravel."
WillisnounUS /ˈwɪlɪs/
English physician who was a pioneer in the study of the brain (1621-1675)
From this reading "I think, my dear madam," said Mr. Everard to Mrs. Willis, "that you must believe your pupil.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I think, my dear madam," said Mr. Everard to Mrs. Willis, "that you must believe your pupil.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I think, my dear madam," said Mr. Everard to Mrs. Willis, "that you must believe your pupil.
