adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Since I cannot battle with shadows, or refute insinuations the drift of which I do not in the least comprehend, may I trouble you to put the allegations to which you refer into a definite and tangible shape?
accusersnounUS /əˈkjuːzərz/
plural of “accuser” — someone who imputes guilt or blame
From this reading Let me know who are my accusers, and what are the iniquities with which they charge me.
addverbUS /æd/
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading You feel constrained, you add, in view of the information thus obtained, to interdict my further intercourse with your sister or any other member of your family.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The worst criminal against human and divine laws has the right to demand thus much before he is convicted and sentenced.
allegationsnounUS /ˌæləˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “allegation” — (law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law)
From this reading Since I cannot battle with shadows, or refute insinuations the drift of which I do not in the least comprehend, may I trouble you to put the allegations to which you refer into a definite and tangible shape?
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “YOUR letter notifies me, in general terms, that the answers returned to your inquiries as to my antecedents and present reputation are the reverse of satisfactory.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “YOUR letter notifies me, in general terms, that the answers returned to your inquiries as to my antecedents and present reputation are the reverse of satisfactory.
antecedentsnounUS /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/
plural of “antecedent” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading “YOUR letter notifies me, in general terms, that the answers returned to your inquiries as to my antecedents and present reputation are the reverse of satisfactory.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading You feel constrained, you add, in view of the information thus obtained, to interdict my further intercourse with your sister or any other member of your family.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “YOUR letter notifies me, in general terms, that the answers returned to your inquiries as to my antecedents and present reputation are the reverse of satisfactory.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “YOUR letter notifies me, in general terms, that the answers returned to your inquiries as to my antecedents and present reputation are the reverse of satisfactory.
battlenounUS /ˈbætəl/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Since I cannot battle with shadows, or refute insinuations the drift of which I do not in the least comprehend, may I trouble you to put the allegations to which you refer into a definite and tangible shape?
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The worst criminal against human and divine laws has the right to demand thus much before he is convicted and sentenced.
cannot
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From this reading Since I cannot battle with shadows, or refute insinuations the drift of which I do not in the least comprehend, may I trouble you to put the allegations to which you refer into a definite and tangible shape?
chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Let me know who are my accusers, and what are the iniquities with which they charge me.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading Since I cannot battle with shadows, or refute insinuations the drift of which I do not in the least comprehend, may I trouble you to put the allegations to which you refer into a definite and tangible shape?
constrainedadjectiveUS /kənˈstreɪnd/
lacking spontaneity; not natural
From this reading You feel constrained, you add, in view of the information thus obtained, to interdict my further intercourse with your sister or any other member of your family.
convictedverbUS /kənˈvɪktəd/
past form of “convict” — find or declare guilty
From this reading The worst criminal against human and divine laws has the right to demand thus much before he is convicted and sentenced.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading The worst criminal against human and divine laws has the right to demand thus much before he is convicted and sentenced.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading Since I cannot battle with shadows, or refute insinuations the drift of which I do not in the least comprehend, may I trouble you to put the allegations to which you refer into a definite and tangible shape?
demandnounUS /dɪˈmænd/
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading The worst criminal against human and divine laws has the right to demand thus much before he is convicted and sentenced.
divineadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaɪn/
emanating from God
From this reading The worst criminal against human and divine laws has the right to demand thus much before he is convicted and sentenced.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Since I cannot battle with shadows, or refute insinuations the drift of which I do not in the least comprehend, may I trouble you to put the allegations to which you refer into a definite and tangible shape?
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Since I cannot battle with shadows, or refute insinuations the drift of which I do not in the least comprehend, may I trouble you to put the allegations to which you refer into a definite and tangible shape?
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading You feel constrained, you add, in view of the information thus obtained, to interdict my further intercourse with your sister or any other member of your family.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading You feel constrained, you add, in view of the information thus obtained, to interdict my further intercourse with your sister or any other member of your family.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading You feel constrained, you add, in view of the information thus obtained, to interdict my further intercourse with your sister or any other member of your family.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading “YOUR letter notifies me, in general terms, that the answers returned to your inquiries as to my antecedents and present reputation are the reverse of satisfactory.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The worst criminal against human and divine laws has the right to demand thus much before he is convicted and sentenced.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The worst criminal against human and divine laws has the right to demand thus much before he is convicted and sentenced.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The worst criminal against human and divine laws has the right to demand thus much before he is convicted and sentenced.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Since I cannot battle with shadows, or refute insinuations the drift of which I do not in the least comprehend, may I trouble you to put the allegations to which you refer into a definite and tangible shape?
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “YOUR letter notifies me, in general terms, that the answers returned to your inquiries as to my antecedents and present reputation are the reverse of satisfactory.
informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
a message received and understood
From this reading You feel constrained, you add, in view of the information thus obtained, to interdict my further intercourse with your sister or any other member of your family.
iniquities
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Let me know who are my accusers, and what are the iniquities with which they charge me.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading “YOUR letter notifies me, in general terms, that the answers returned to your inquiries as to my antecedents and present reputation are the reverse of satisfactory.
insinuationsnounUS /ˌɪnsɪnjuːˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “insinuation” — an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
From this reading Since I cannot battle with shadows, or refute insinuations the drift of which I do not in the least comprehend, may I trouble you to put the allegations to which you refer into a definite and tangible shape?
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading You feel constrained, you add, in view of the information thus obtained, to interdict my further intercourse with your sister or any other member of your family.
interdictnounUS /ˈɪntərdɪkt/
an ecclesiastical censure by the Roman Catholic Church withdrawing certain sacraments and Christian burial from a person or all persons in a particular district
From this reading You feel constrained, you add, in view of the information thus obtained, to interdict my further intercourse with your sister or any other member of your family.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Since I cannot battle with shadows, or refute insinuations the drift of which I do not in the least comprehend, may I trouble you to put the allegations to which you refer into a definite and tangible shape?
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The worst criminal against human and divine laws has the right to demand thus much before he is convicted and sentenced.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Let me know who are my accusers, and what are the iniquities with which they charge me.
lawsnounUS /lɔːz/
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading The worst criminal against human and divine laws has the right to demand thus much before he is convicted and sentenced.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
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 Since I cannot battle with shadows, or refute insinuations the drift of which I do not in the least comprehend, may I trouble you to put the allegations to which you refer into a definite and tangible shape?
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let me know who are my accusers, and what are the iniquities with which they charge me.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading “YOUR letter notifies me, in general terms, that the answers returned to your inquiries as to my antecedents and present reputation are the reverse of satisfactory.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Since I cannot battle with shadows, or refute insinuations the drift of which I do not in the least comprehend, may I trouble you to put the allegations to which you refer into a definite and tangible shape?
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “YOUR letter notifies me, in general terms, that the answers returned to your inquiries as to my antecedents and present reputation are the reverse of satisfactory.
membernounUS /ˈmembər/
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading You feel constrained, you add, in view of the information thus obtained, to interdict my further intercourse with your sister or any other member of your family.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The worst criminal against human and divine laws has the right to demand thus much before he is convicted and sentenced.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “YOUR letter notifies me, in general terms, that the answers returned to your inquiries as to my antecedents and present reputation are the reverse of satisfactory.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Since I cannot battle with shadows, or refute insinuations the drift of which I do not in the least comprehend, may I trouble you to put the allegations to which you refer into a definite and tangible shape?
notifiesverbUS /ˈnoʊtəfaɪz/
third-person singular of “notify” — inform (somebody) of something
From this reading “YOUR letter notifies me, in general terms, that the answers returned to your inquiries as to my antecedents and present reputation are the reverse of satisfactory.
obtainedverbUS /əbˈteɪnd/
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading You feel constrained, you add, in view of the information thus obtained, to interdict my further intercourse with your sister or any other member of your family.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “YOUR letter notifies me, in general terms, that the answers returned to your inquiries as to my antecedents and present reputation are the reverse of satisfactory.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading You feel constrained, you add, in view of the information thus obtained, to interdict my further intercourse with your sister or any other member of your family.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading You feel constrained, you add, in view of the information thus obtained, to interdict my further intercourse with your sister or any other member of your family.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “YOUR letter notifies me, in general terms, that the answers returned to your inquiries as to my antecedents and present reputation are the reverse of satisfactory.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Since I cannot battle with shadows, or refute insinuations the drift of which I do not in the least comprehend, may I trouble you to put the allegations to which you refer into a definite and tangible shape?
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading Since I cannot battle with shadows, or refute insinuations the drift of which I do not in the least comprehend, may I trouble you to put the allegations to which you refer into a definite and tangible shape?
refuteverbUS /rɪˈfjuːt/
overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
From this reading Since I cannot battle with shadows, or refute insinuations the drift of which I do not in the least comprehend, may I trouble you to put the allegations to which you refer into a definite and tangible shape?
reputationnounUS /ˌrepjəˈteɪʃən/
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading “YOUR letter notifies me, in general terms, that the answers returned to your inquiries as to my antecedents and present reputation are the reverse of satisfactory.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “YOUR letter notifies me, in general terms, that the answers returned to your inquiries as to my antecedents and present reputation are the reverse of satisfactory.
reverseverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/
change to the contrary
From this reading “YOUR letter notifies me, in general terms, that the answers returned to your inquiries as to my antecedents and present reputation are the reverse of satisfactory.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading The worst criminal against human and divine laws has the right to demand thus much before he is convicted and sentenced.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading “YOUR letter notifies me, in general terms, that the answers returned to your inquiries as to my antecedents and present reputation are the reverse of satisfactory.
sentencedverbUS /ˈsentənst/
past form of “sentence” — pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
From this reading The worst criminal against human and divine laws has the right to demand thus much before he is convicted and sentenced.
shadowsnounUS /ˈʃædoʊz/
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Since I cannot battle with shadows, or refute insinuations the drift of which I do not in the least comprehend, may I trouble you to put the allegations to which you refer into a definite and tangible shape?
shapenounUS /ʃeɪp/
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Since I cannot battle with shadows, or refute insinuations the drift of which I do not in the least comprehend, may I trouble you to put the allegations to which you refer into a definite and tangible shape?
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since I cannot battle with shadows, or refute insinuations the drift of which I do not in the least comprehend, may I trouble you to put the allegations to which you refer into a definite and tangible shape?
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading You feel constrained, you add, in view of the information thus obtained, to interdict my further intercourse with your sister or any other member of your family.
tangibleadjectiveUS /ˈtændʒəbəl/
perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch
From this reading Since I cannot battle with shadows, or refute insinuations the drift of which I do not in the least comprehend, may I trouble you to put the allegations to which you refer into a definite and tangible shape?
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading “YOUR letter notifies me, in general terms, that the answers returned to your inquiries as to my antecedents and present reputation are the reverse of satisfactory.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “YOUR letter notifies me, in general terms, that the answers returned to your inquiries as to my antecedents and present reputation are the reverse of satisfactory.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “YOUR letter notifies me, in general terms, that the answers returned to your inquiries as to my antecedents and present reputation are the reverse of satisfactory.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Let me know who are my accusers, and what are the iniquities with which they charge me.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading You feel constrained, you add, in view of the information thus obtained, to interdict my further intercourse with your sister or any other member of your family.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “YOUR letter notifies me, in general terms, that the answers returned to your inquiries as to my antecedents and present reputation are the reverse of satisfactory.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading Since I cannot battle with shadows, or refute insinuations the drift of which I do not in the least comprehend, may I trouble you to put the allegations to which you refer into a definite and tangible shape?
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading You feel constrained, you add, in view of the information thus obtained, to interdict my further intercourse with your sister or any other member of your family.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Let me know who are my accusers, and what are the iniquities with which they charge me.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Since I cannot battle with shadows, or refute insinuations the drift of which I do not in the least comprehend, may I trouble you to put the allegations to which you refer into a definite and tangible shape?
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Let me know who are my accusers, and what are the iniquities with which they charge me.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading You feel constrained, you add, in view of the information thus obtained, to interdict my further intercourse with your sister or any other member of your family.
worstnounUS /wɜːrst/
the least favorable outcome
From this reading The worst criminal against human and divine laws has the right to demand thus much before he is convicted and sentenced.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You feel constrained, you add, in view of the information thus obtained, to interdict my further intercourse with your sister or any other member of your family.
YOURdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “YOUR letter notifies me, in general terms, that the answers returned to your inquiries as to my antecedents and present reputation are the reverse of satisfactory.
