used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED “I did not do it.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I had rather be in my place, dreadful as it is, than in that of the real thief, and I will make my misfortune serve me a good turn in spite of all.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am to suffer for another’s crime, and though it is a bitter trial, yet it is better so than that I was really guilty and could go free.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I am to suffer for another’s crime, and though it is a bitter trial, yet it is better so than that I was really guilty and could go free.
another's
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From this reading I am to suffer for another’s crime, and though it is a bitter trial, yet it is better so than that I was really guilty and could go free.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I will fit myself for the very highest position in life, and then, when my three years are ended, _I will go out and occupy it_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I had rather be in my place, dreadful as it is, than in that of the real thief, and I will make my misfortune serve me a good turn in spite of all.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I had rather be in my place, dreadful as it is, than in that of the real thief, and I will make my misfortune serve me a good turn in spite of all.
(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 I am to suffer for another’s crime, and though it is a bitter trial, yet it is better so than that I was really guilty and could go free.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading I am to suffer for another’s crime, and though it is a bitter trial, yet it is better so than that I was really guilty and could go free.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading I have not _that_ on my conscience to weigh me down.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I am to suffer for another’s crime, and though it is a bitter trial, yet it is better so than that I was really guilty and could go free.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading I am to suffer for another’s crime, and though it is a bitter trial, yet it is better so than that I was really guilty and could go free.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED “I did not do it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED “I did not do it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I have not _that_ on my conscience to weigh me down.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading I had rather be in my place, dreadful as it is, than in that of the real thief, and I will make my misfortune serve me a good turn in spite of all.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading I will fit myself for the very highest position in life, and then, when my three years are ended, _I will go out and occupy it_.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading I will fit myself for the very highest position in life, and then, when my three years are ended, _I will go out and occupy it_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I am to suffer for another’s crime, and though it is a bitter trial, yet it is better so than that I was really guilty and could go free.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading I am to suffer for another’s crime, and though it is a bitter trial, yet it is better so than that I was really guilty and could go free.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED “I did not do it.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I am to suffer for another’s crime, and though it is a bitter trial, yet it is better so than that I was really guilty and could go free.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I had rather be in my place, dreadful as it is, than in that of the real thief, and I will make my misfortune serve me a good turn in spite of all.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading I am to suffer for another’s crime, and though it is a bitter trial, yet it is better so than that I was really guilty and could go free.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had rather be in my place, dreadful as it is, than in that of the real thief, and I will make my misfortune serve me a good turn in spite of all.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have not _that_ on my conscience to weigh me down.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I will fit myself for the very highest position in life, and then, when my three years are ended, _I will go out and occupy it_.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED “I did not do it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED “I did not do it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am to suffer for another’s crime, and though it is a bitter trial, yet it is better so than that I was really guilty and could go free.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED “I did not do it.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I will fit myself for the very highest position in life, and then, when my three years are ended, _I will go out and occupy it_.
engage in
From this reading I had rather be in my place, dreadful as it is, than in that of the real thief, and I will make my misfortune serve me a good turn in spite of all.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I have not _that_ on my conscience to weigh me down.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading I had rather be in my place, dreadful as it is, than in that of the real thief, and I will make my misfortune serve me a good turn in spite of all.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I have not _that_ on my conscience to weigh me down.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I will fit myself for the very highest position in life, and then, when my three years are ended, _I will go out and occupy it_.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED “I did not do it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED “I did not do it.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading I will fit myself for the very highest position in life, and then, when my three years are ended, _I will go out and occupy it_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had rather be in my place, dreadful as it is, than in that of the real thief, and I will make my misfortune serve me a good turn in spite of all.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I have not _that_ on my conscience to weigh me down.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I will fit myself for the very highest position in life, and then, when my three years are ended, _I will go out and occupy it_.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I had rather be in my place, dreadful as it is, than in that of the real thief, and I will make my misfortune serve me a good turn in spite of all.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading I will fit myself for the very highest position in life, and then, when my three years are ended, _I will go out and occupy it_.
on the contrary
From this reading I had rather be in my place, dreadful as it is, than in that of the real thief, and I will make my misfortune serve me a good turn in spite of all.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading I had rather be in my place, dreadful as it is, than in that of the real thief, and I will make my misfortune serve me a good turn in spite of all.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I am to suffer for another’s crime, and though it is a bitter trial, yet it is better so than that I was really guilty and could go free.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading I had rather be in my place, dreadful as it is, than in that of the real thief, and I will make my misfortune serve me a good turn in spite of all.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I am to suffer for another’s crime, and though it is a bitter trial, yet it is better so than that I was really guilty and could go free.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading I had rather be in my place, dreadful as it is, than in that of the real thief, and I will make my misfortune serve me a good turn in spite of all.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading I am to suffer for another’s crime, and though it is a bitter trial, yet it is better so than that I was really guilty and could go free.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I am to suffer for another’s crime, and though it is a bitter trial, yet it is better so than that I was really guilty and could go free.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have not _that_ on my conscience to weigh me down.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had rather be in my place, dreadful as it is, than in that of the real thief, and I will make my misfortune serve me a good turn in spite of all.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I will fit myself for the very highest position in life, and then, when my three years are ended, _I will go out and occupy it_.
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading I had rather be in my place, dreadful as it is, than in that of the real thief, and I will make my misfortune serve me a good turn in spite of all.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I am to suffer for another’s crime, and though it is a bitter trial, yet it is better so than that I was really guilty and could go free.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I will fit myself for the very highest position in life, and then, when my three years are ended, _I will go out and occupy it_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have not _that_ on my conscience to weigh me down.
the act of testing something
From this reading I am to suffer for another’s crime, and though it is a bitter trial, yet it is better so than that I was really guilty and could go free.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading I had rather be in my place, dreadful as it is, than in that of the real thief, and I will make my misfortune serve me a good turn in spite of all.
precisely as stated
From this reading I will fit myself for the very highest position in life, and then, when my three years are ended, _I will go out and occupy it_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am to suffer for another’s crime, and though it is a bitter trial, yet it is better so than that I was really guilty and could go free.
weighverbUS /weɪ/
have a certain weight
From this reading I have not _that_ on my conscience to weigh me down.
at the time that
From this reading I will fit myself for the very highest position in life, and then, when my three years are ended, _I will go out and occupy it_.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I had rather be in my place, dreadful as it is, than in that of the real thief, and I will make my misfortune serve me a good turn in spite of all.
a late time of life
From this reading I will fit myself for the very highest position in life, and then, when my three years are ended, _I will go out and occupy it_.
but in spite of that
From this reading I am to suffer for another’s crime, and though it is a bitter trial, yet it is better so than that I was really guilty and could go free.
