used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Or had my words the power over him to turn him from a guilty purpose?--Well; rather, ay infinitely rather let me be a false accuser than he culpable!
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading He seeks me no more, offers not to molest me, and I hope has forgotten me; at least has seen the error of endeavouring to accomplish a purpose so criminal by means so base.
accusernounUS /əˈkjuːzər/
someone who imputes guilt or blame
From this reading Or had my words the power over him to turn him from a guilty purpose?--Well; rather, ay infinitely rather let me be a false accuser than he culpable!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He seeks me no more, offers not to molest me, and I hope has forgotten me; at least has seen the error of endeavouring to accomplish a purpose so criminal by means so base.
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor-Street_ Have I been unjust to the brother of my friend?
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading With respect to me and Frank, our union appears to be hastening to a conclusion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He seeks me no more, offers not to molest me, and I hope has forgotten me; at least has seen the error of endeavouring to accomplish a purpose so criminal by means so base.
ay
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From this reading Or had my words the power over him to turn him from a guilty purpose?--Well; rather, ay infinitely rather let me be a false accuser than he culpable!
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading He seeks me no more, offers not to molest me, and I hope has forgotten me; at least has seen the error of endeavouring to accomplish a purpose so criminal by means so base.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Or had my words the power over him to turn him from a guilty purpose?--Well; rather, ay infinitely rather let me be a false accuser than he culpable!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor-Street_ Have I been unjust to the brother of my friend?
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor-Street_ Have I been unjust to the brother of my friend?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I expected storms, but a sweet calm has succeeded that seems to portend tranquillity and happiness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He seeks me no more, offers not to molest me, and I hope has forgotten me; at least has seen the error of endeavouring to accomplish a purpose so criminal by means so base.
make calm or still
From this reading I expected storms, but a sweet calm has succeeded that seems to portend tranquillity and happiness.
Clifton
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From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor-Street_ Have I been unjust to the brother of my friend?
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading With respect to me and Frank, our union appears to be hastening to a conclusion.
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading He seeks me no more, offers not to molest me, and I hope has forgotten me; at least has seen the error of endeavouring to accomplish a purpose so criminal by means so base.
culpableadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlpəbəl/
deserving blame or censure as being wrong or evil or injurious
From this reading Or had my words the power over him to turn him from a guilty purpose?--Well; rather, ay infinitely rather let me be a false accuser than he culpable!
endeavouring
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From this reading He seeks me no more, offers not to molest me, and I hope has forgotten me; at least has seen the error of endeavouring to accomplish a purpose so criminal by means so base.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading He seeks me no more, offers not to molest me, and I hope has forgotten me; at least has seen the error of endeavouring to accomplish a purpose so criminal by means so base.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading I expected storms, but a sweet calm has succeeded that seems to portend tranquillity and happiness.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading Or had my words the power over him to turn him from a guilty purpose?--Well; rather, ay infinitely rather let me be a false accuser than he culpable!
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading He seeks me no more, offers not to molest me, and I hope has forgotten me; at least has seen the error of endeavouring to accomplish a purpose so criminal by means so base.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading With respect to me and Frank, our union appears to be hastening to a conclusion.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor-Street_ Have I been unjust to the brother of my friend?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Or had my words the power over him to turn him from a guilty purpose?--Well; rather, ay infinitely rather let me be a false accuser than he culpable!
Grosvenor-Street
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From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor-Street_ Have I been unjust to the brother of my friend?
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading Or had my words the power over him to turn him from a guilty purpose?--Well; rather, ay infinitely rather let me be a false accuser than he culpable!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Or had my words the power over him to turn him from a guilty purpose?--Well; rather, ay infinitely rather let me be a false accuser than he culpable!
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading I expected storms, but a sweet calm has succeeded that seems to portend tranquillity and happiness.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He seeks me no more, offers not to molest me, and I hope has forgotten me; at least has seen the error of endeavouring to accomplish a purpose so criminal by means so base.
hasteningverbUS /ˈheɪsənɪŋ/
-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading With respect to me and Frank, our union appears to be hastening to a conclusion.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor-Street_ Have I been unjust to the brother of my friend?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Or had my words the power over him to turn him from a guilty purpose?--Well; rather, ay infinitely rather let me be a false accuser than he culpable!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Or had my words the power over him to turn him from a guilty purpose?--Well; rather, ay infinitely rather let me be a false accuser than he culpable!
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He seeks me no more, offers not to molest me, and I hope has forgotten me; at least has seen the error of endeavouring to accomplish a purpose so criminal by means so base.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor-Street_ Have I been unjust to the brother of my friend?
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading Or had my words the power over him to turn him from a guilty purpose?--Well; rather, ay infinitely rather let me be a false accuser than he culpable!
IvesnounUS /aɪvz/
United States composer noted for his innovative use of polytonality (1874-1954)
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor-Street_ Have I been unjust to the brother of my friend?
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading He seeks me no more, offers not to molest me, and I hope has forgotten me; at least has seen the error of endeavouring to accomplish a purpose so criminal by means so base.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Or had my words the power over him to turn him from a guilty purpose?--Well; rather, ay infinitely rather let me be a false accuser than he culpable!
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor-Street_ Have I been unjust to the brother of my friend?
Louisa
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From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor-Street_ Have I been unjust to the brother of my friend?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Or had my words the power over him to turn him from a guilty purpose?--Well; rather, ay infinitely rather let me be a false accuser than he culpable!
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He seeks me no more, offers not to molest me, and I hope has forgotten me; at least has seen the error of endeavouring to accomplish a purpose so criminal by means so base.
molestverbUS /məˈlest/
harass or assault sexually; make indecent advances to
From this reading He seeks me no more, offers not to molest me, and I hope has forgotten me; at least has seen the error of endeavouring to accomplish a purpose so criminal by means so base.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He seeks me no more, offers not to molest me, and I hope has forgotten me; at least has seen the error of endeavouring to accomplish a purpose so criminal by means so base.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor-Street_ Have I been unjust to the brother of my friend?
not any; not one
From this reading He seeks me no more, offers not to molest me, and I hope has forgotten me; at least has seen the error of endeavouring to accomplish a purpose so criminal by means so base.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He seeks me no more, offers not to molest me, and I hope has forgotten me; at least has seen the error of endeavouring to accomplish a purpose so criminal by means so base.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor-Street_ Have I been unjust to the brother of my friend?
offersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading He seeks me no more, offers not to molest me, and I hope has forgotten me; at least has seen the error of endeavouring to accomplish a purpose so criminal by means so base.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Or had my words the power over him to turn him from a guilty purpose?--Well; rather, ay infinitely rather let me be a false accuser than he culpable!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading With respect to me and Frank, our union appears to be hastening to a conclusion.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Or had my words the power over him to turn him from a guilty purpose?--Well; rather, ay infinitely rather let me be a false accuser than he culpable!
portendverbUS /pɔːrˈtend/
indicate, as with a sign or an omen
From this reading I expected storms, but a sweet calm has succeeded that seems to portend tranquillity and happiness.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Or had my words the power over him to turn him from a guilty purpose?--Well; rather, ay infinitely rather let me be a false accuser than he culpable!
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Or had my words the power over him to turn him from a guilty purpose?--Well; rather, ay infinitely rather let me be a false accuser than he culpable!
on the contrary
From this reading Or had my words the power over him to turn him from a guilty purpose?--Well; rather, ay infinitely rather let me be a false accuser than he culpable!
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading With respect to me and Frank, our union appears to be hastening to a conclusion.
seeksnounUS /siːks/
plural of “seek” — the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk
From this reading He seeks me no more, offers not to molest me, and I hope has forgotten me; at least has seen the error of endeavouring to accomplish a purpose so criminal by means so base.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I expected storms, but a sweet calm has succeeded that seems to portend tranquillity and happiness.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He seeks me no more, offers not to molest me, and I hope has forgotten me; at least has seen the error of endeavouring to accomplish a purpose so criminal by means so base.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He seeks me no more, offers not to molest me, and I hope has forgotten me; at least has seen the error of endeavouring to accomplish a purpose so criminal by means so base.
St
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From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor-Street_ Have I been unjust to the brother of my friend?
stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading I expected storms, but a sweet calm has succeeded that seems to portend tranquillity and happiness.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading I expected storms, but a sweet calm has succeeded that seems to portend tranquillity and happiness.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading I expected storms, but a sweet calm has succeeded that seems to portend tranquillity and happiness.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Or had my words the power over him to turn him from a guilty purpose?--Well; rather, ay infinitely rather let me be a false accuser than he culpable!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I expected storms, but a sweet calm has succeeded that seems to portend tranquillity and happiness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor-Street_ Have I been unjust to the brother of my friend?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor-Street_ Have I been unjust to the brother of my friend?
tranquillitynounUS /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
From this reading I expected storms, but a sweet calm has succeeded that seems to portend tranquillity and happiness.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Or had my words the power over him to turn him from a guilty purpose?--Well; rather, ay infinitely rather let me be a false accuser than he culpable!
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading With respect to me and Frank, our union appears to be hastening to a conclusion.
unjustadjectiveUS /ənˈdʒʌst/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor-Street_ Have I been unjust to the brother of my friend?
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Or had my words the power over him to turn him from a guilty purpose?--Well; rather, ay infinitely rather let me be a false accuser than he culpable!
Wenbourne
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From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor-Street_ Have I been unjust to the brother of my friend?
in the company of; together with
From this reading With respect to me and Frank, our union appears to be hastening to a conclusion.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Or had my words the power over him to turn him from a guilty purpose?--Well; rather, ay infinitely rather let me be a false accuser than he culpable!
