aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was much upon my mind (particularly when I first saw him looking about for his file) that I ought to tell Joe the whole truth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But I loved Joe,—perhaps for no better reason in those early days than because the dear fellow let me love him,—and, as to him, my inner self was not so easily composed.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I do not recall that I felt any tenderness of conscience in reference to Mrs. Joe, when the fear of being found out was lifted off me.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But I loved Joe,—perhaps for no better reason in those early days than because the dear fellow let me love him,—and, as to him, my inner self was not so easily composed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading My state of mind regarding the pilfering from which I had been so unexpectedly exonerated did not impel me to frank disclosure; but I hope it had some dregs of good at the bottom of it.
for the reason that
From this reading But I loved Joe,—perhaps for no better reason in those early days than because the dear fellow let me love him,—and, as to him, my inner self was not so easily composed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading My state of mind regarding the pilfering from which I had been so unexpectedly exonerated did not impel me to frank disclosure; but I hope it had some dregs of good at the bottom of it.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I do not recall that I felt any tenderness of conscience in reference to Mrs. Joe, when the fear of being found out was lifted off me.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading But I loved Joe,—perhaps for no better reason in those early days than because the dear fellow let me love him,—and, as to him, my inner self was not so easily composed.
the lower side of anything
From this reading My state of mind regarding the pilfering from which I had been so unexpectedly exonerated did not impel me to frank disclosure; but I hope it had some dregs of good at the bottom of it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading My state of mind regarding the pilfering from which I had been so unexpectedly exonerated did not impel me to frank disclosure; but I hope it had some dregs of good at the bottom of it.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading But I loved Joe,—perhaps for no better reason in those early days than because the dear fellow let me love him,—and, as to him, my inner self was not so easily composed.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading I do not recall that I felt any tenderness of conscience in reference to Mrs. Joe, when the fear of being found out was lifted off me.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading But I loved Joe,—perhaps for no better reason in those early days than because the dear fellow let me love him,—and, as to him, my inner self was not so easily composed.
dearly loved
From this reading But I loved Joe,—perhaps for no better reason in those early days than because the dear fellow let me love him,—and, as to him, my inner self was not so easily composed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading My state of mind regarding the pilfering from which I had been so unexpectedly exonerated did not impel me to frank disclosure; but I hope it had some dregs of good at the bottom of it.
disclosurenounUS /dɪˈskloʊʒər/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading My state of mind regarding the pilfering from which I had been so unexpectedly exonerated did not impel me to frank disclosure; but I hope it had some dregs of good at the bottom of it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not recall that I felt any tenderness of conscience in reference to Mrs. Joe, when the fear of being found out was lifted off me.
dregsnounUS /dreɡz/
sediment that has settled at the bottom of a liquid
From this reading My state of mind regarding the pilfering from which I had been so unexpectedly exonerated did not impel me to frank disclosure; but I hope it had some dregs of good at the bottom of it.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading But I loved Joe,—perhaps for no better reason in those early days than because the dear fellow let me love him,—and, as to him, my inner self was not so easily composed.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading But I loved Joe,—perhaps for no better reason in those early days than because the dear fellow let me love him,—and, as to him, my inner self was not so easily composed.
exoneratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɑːnəreɪtɪd/
freed from any question of guilt
From this reading My state of mind regarding the pilfering from which I had been so unexpectedly exonerated did not impel me to frank disclosure; but I hope it had some dregs of good at the bottom of it.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I do not recall that I felt any tenderness of conscience in reference to Mrs. Joe, when the fear of being found out was lifted off me.
a boy or man
From this reading But I loved Joe,—perhaps for no better reason in those early days than because the dear fellow let me love him,—and, as to him, my inner self was not so easily composed.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I do not recall that I felt any tenderness of conscience in reference to Mrs. Joe, when the fear of being found out was lifted off me.
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading It was much upon my mind (particularly when I first saw him looking about for his file) that I ought to tell Joe the whole truth.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was much upon my mind (particularly when I first saw him looking about for his file) that I ought to tell Joe the whole truth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But I loved Joe,—perhaps for no better reason in those early days than because the dear fellow let me love him,—and, as to him, my inner self was not so easily composed.
set up or found
From this reading I do not recall that I felt any tenderness of conscience in reference to Mrs. Joe, when the fear of being found out was lifted off me.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading My state of mind regarding the pilfering from which I had been so unexpectedly exonerated did not impel me to frank disclosure; but I hope it had some dregs of good at the bottom of it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading My state of mind regarding the pilfering from which I had been so unexpectedly exonerated did not impel me to frank disclosure; but I hope it had some dregs of good at the bottom of it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading My state of mind regarding the pilfering from which I had been so unexpectedly exonerated did not impel me to frank disclosure; but I hope it had some dregs of good at the bottom of it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My state of mind regarding the pilfering from which I had been so unexpectedly exonerated did not impel me to frank disclosure; but I hope it had some dregs of good at the bottom of it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet I did not, and for the reason that I mistrusted that if I did, he would think me worse than I was.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But I loved Joe,—perhaps for no better reason in those early days than because the dear fellow let me love him,—and, as to him, my inner self was not so easily composed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was much upon my mind (particularly when I first saw him looking about for his file) that I ought to tell Joe the whole truth.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading My state of mind regarding the pilfering from which I had been so unexpectedly exonerated did not impel me to frank disclosure; but I hope it had some dregs of good at the bottom of it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My state of mind regarding the pilfering from which I had been so unexpectedly exonerated did not impel me to frank disclosure; but I hope it had some dregs of good at the bottom of it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Yet I did not, and for the reason that I mistrusted that if I did, he would think me worse than I was.
impelverbUS /ˌɪmˈpel/
urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate
From this reading My state of mind regarding the pilfering from which I had been so unexpectedly exonerated did not impel me to frank disclosure; but I hope it had some dregs of good at the bottom of it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I do not recall that I felt any tenderness of conscience in reference to Mrs. Joe, when the fear of being found out was lifted off me.
located inward
From this reading But I loved Joe,—perhaps for no better reason in those early days than because the dear fellow let me love him,—and, as to him, my inner self was not so easily composed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My state of mind regarding the pilfering from which I had been so unexpectedly exonerated did not impel me to frank disclosure; but I hope it had some dregs of good at the bottom of it.
Joe
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From this reading I do not recall that I felt any tenderness of conscience in reference to Mrs. Joe, when the fear of being found out was lifted off me.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading But I loved Joe,—perhaps for no better reason in those early days than because the dear fellow let me love him,—and, as to him, my inner self was not so easily composed.
held up in the air
From this reading I do not recall that I felt any tenderness of conscience in reference to Mrs. Joe, when the fear of being found out was lifted off me.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading It was much upon my mind (particularly when I first saw him looking about for his file) that I ought to tell Joe the whole truth.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading But I loved Joe,—perhaps for no better reason in those early days than because the dear fellow let me love him,—and, as to him, my inner self was not so easily composed.
held dear
From this reading But I loved Joe,—perhaps for no better reason in those early days than because the dear fellow let me love him,—and, as to him, my inner self was not so easily composed.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My state of mind regarding the pilfering from which I had been so unexpectedly exonerated did not impel me to frank disclosure; but I hope it had some dregs of good at the bottom of it.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading My state of mind regarding the pilfering from which I had been so unexpectedly exonerated did not impel me to frank disclosure; but I hope it had some dregs of good at the bottom of it.
mistrustedverbUS /mɪˈstrʌstɪd/
past form of “mistrust” — regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
From this reading Yet I did not, and for the reason that I mistrusted that if I did, he would think me worse than I was.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading I do not recall that I felt any tenderness of conscience in reference to Mrs. Joe, when the fear of being found out was lifted off me.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was much upon my mind (particularly when I first saw him looking about for his file) that I ought to tell Joe the whole truth.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My state of mind regarding the pilfering from which I had been so unexpectedly exonerated did not impel me to frank disclosure; but I hope it had some dregs of good at the bottom of it.
not any; not one
From this reading But I loved Joe,—perhaps for no better reason in those early days than because the dear fellow let me love him,—and, as to him, my inner self was not so easily composed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My state of mind regarding the pilfering from which I had been so unexpectedly exonerated did not impel me to frank disclosure; but I hope it had some dregs of good at the bottom of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My state of mind regarding the pilfering from which I had been so unexpectedly exonerated did not impel me to frank disclosure; but I hope it had some dregs of good at the bottom of it.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I do not recall that I felt any tenderness of conscience in reference to Mrs. Joe, when the fear of being found out was lifted off me.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading It was much upon my mind (particularly when I first saw him looking about for his file) that I ought to tell Joe the whole truth.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I do not recall that I felt any tenderness of conscience in reference to Mrs. Joe, when the fear of being found out was lifted off me.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It was much upon my mind (particularly when I first saw him looking about for his file) that I ought to tell Joe the whole truth.
by chance
From this reading But I loved Joe,—perhaps for no better reason in those early days than because the dear fellow let me love him,—and, as to him, my inner self was not so easily composed.
pilferingverbUS /ˈpɪlfərɪŋ/
-ing form of “pilfer” — make off with belongings of others
From this reading My state of mind regarding the pilfering from which I had been so unexpectedly exonerated did not impel me to frank disclosure; but I hope it had some dregs of good at the bottom of it.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading But I loved Joe,—perhaps for no better reason in those early days than because the dear fellow let me love him,—and, as to him, my inner self was not so easily composed.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading I do not recall that I felt any tenderness of conscience in reference to Mrs. Joe, when the fear of being found out was lifted off me.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading I do not recall that I felt any tenderness of conscience in reference to Mrs. Joe, when the fear of being found out was lifted off me.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading My state of mind regarding the pilfering from which I had been so unexpectedly exonerated did not impel me to frank disclosure; but I hope it had some dregs of good at the bottom of it.
cut with a saw
From this reading It was much upon my mind (particularly when I first saw him looking about for his file) that I ought to tell Joe the whole truth.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading But I loved Joe,—perhaps for no better reason in those early days than because the dear fellow let me love him,—and, as to him, my inner self was not so easily composed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading My state of mind regarding the pilfering from which I had been so unexpectedly exonerated did not impel me to frank disclosure; but I hope it had some dregs of good at the bottom of it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading My state of mind regarding the pilfering from which I had been so unexpectedly exonerated did not impel me to frank disclosure; but I hope it had some dregs of good at the bottom of it.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading My state of mind regarding the pilfering from which I had been so unexpectedly exonerated did not impel me to frank disclosure; but I hope it had some dregs of good at the bottom of it.
express in words
From this reading It was much upon my mind (particularly when I first saw him looking about for his file) that I ought to tell Joe the whole truth.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading I do not recall that I felt any tenderness of conscience in reference to Mrs. Joe, when the fear of being found out was lifted off me.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But I loved Joe,—perhaps for no better reason in those early days than because the dear fellow let me love him,—and, as to him, my inner self was not so easily composed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I do not recall that I felt any tenderness of conscience in reference to Mrs. Joe, when the fear of being found out was lifted off me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My state of mind regarding the pilfering from which I had been so unexpectedly exonerated did not impel me to frank disclosure; but I hope it had some dregs of good at the bottom of it.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Yet I did not, and for the reason that I mistrusted that if I did, he would think me worse than I was.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But I loved Joe,—perhaps for no better reason in those early days than because the dear fellow let me love him,—and, as to him, my inner self was not so easily composed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My state of mind regarding the pilfering from which I had been so unexpectedly exonerated did not impel me to frank disclosure; but I hope it had some dregs of good at the bottom of it.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading It was much upon my mind (particularly when I first saw him looking about for his file) that I ought to tell Joe the whole truth.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading My state of mind regarding the pilfering from which I had been so unexpectedly exonerated did not impel me to frank disclosure; but I hope it had some dregs of good at the bottom of it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was much upon my mind (particularly when I first saw him looking about for his file) that I ought to tell Joe the whole truth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I do not recall that I felt any tenderness of conscience in reference to Mrs. Joe, when the fear of being found out was lifted off me.
at the time that
From this reading I do not recall that I felt any tenderness of conscience in reference to Mrs. Joe, when the fear of being found out was lifted off me.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading My state of mind regarding the pilfering from which I had been so unexpectedly exonerated did not impel me to frank disclosure; but I hope it had some dregs of good at the bottom of it.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It was much upon my mind (particularly when I first saw him looking about for his file) that I ought to tell Joe the whole truth.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Yet I did not, and for the reason that I mistrusted that if I did, he would think me worse than I was.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Yet I did not, and for the reason that I mistrusted that if I did, he would think me worse than I was.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet I did not, and for the reason that I mistrusted that if I did, he would think me worse than I was.
