7th
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From this reading December 7th.--I have made up my mind to leave this place, to bury myself again in the bush, I suppose, and await extinction.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading December 7th.--I have made up my mind to leave this place, to bury myself again in the bush, I suppose, and await extinction.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I try to think that the reason for this determination is the frightful condition of misery existing among the prisoners; that because I am daily horrified and sickened by scenes of torture and infamy, I decide to go away; that, feeling myself powerless to save others, I wish to spare myself.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading I try to think that the reason for this determination is the frightful condition of misery existing among the prisoners; that because I am daily horrified and sickened by scenes of torture and infamy, I decide to go away; that, feeling myself powerless to save others, I wish to spare myself.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading December 7th.--I have made up my mind to leave this place, to bury myself again in the bush, I suppose, and await extinction.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But in this journal, in which I bind myself to write nothing but truth, I am forced to confess that these are not the reasons.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading December 7th.--I have made up my mind to leave this place, to bury myself again in the bush, I suppose, and await extinction.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I try to think that the reason for this determination is the frightful condition of misery existing among the prisoners; that because I am daily horrified and sickened by scenes of torture and infamy, I decide to go away; that, feeling myself powerless to save others, I wish to spare myself.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading I try to think that the reason for this determination is the frightful condition of misery existing among the prisoners; that because I am daily horrified and sickened by scenes of torture and infamy, I decide to go away; that, feeling myself powerless to save others, I wish to spare myself.
bindverbUS /baɪnd/
stick to firmly
From this reading But in this journal, in which I bind myself to write nothing but truth, I am forced to confess that these are not the reasons.
buryverbUS /ˈberi/
cover from sight
From this reading December 7th.--I have made up my mind to leave this place, to bury myself again in the bush, I suppose, and await extinction.
bushnounUS /bʊʃ/
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading December 7th.--I have made up my mind to leave this place, to bury myself again in the bush, I suppose, and await extinction.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in this journal, in which I bind myself to write nothing but truth, I am forced to confess that these are not the reasons.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I try to think that the reason for this determination is the frightful condition of misery existing among the prisoners; that because I am daily horrified and sickened by scenes of torture and infamy, I decide to go away; that, feeling myself powerless to save others, I wish to spare myself.
conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/
a state at a particular time
From this reading I try to think that the reason for this determination is the frightful condition of misery existing among the prisoners; that because I am daily horrified and sickened by scenes of torture and infamy, I decide to go away; that, feeling myself powerless to save others, I wish to spare myself.
confessverbUS /kənˈfes/
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading But in this journal, in which I bind myself to write nothing but truth, I am forced to confess that these are not the reasons.
covetverbUS /ˈkʌvət/
wish, long, or crave for (something, especially the property of another person)
From this reading I will write the reason plainly: “I covet my neighbour's wife.”
dailyadverbUS /ˈdeɪli/
every day; without missing a day
From this reading I try to think that the reason for this determination is the frightful condition of misery existing among the prisoners; that because I am daily horrified and sickened by scenes of torture and infamy, I decide to go away; that, feeling myself powerless to save others, I wish to spare myself.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading December 7th.--I have made up my mind to leave this place, to bury myself again in the bush, I suppose, and await extinction.
decideverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪd/
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading I try to think that the reason for this determination is the frightful condition of misery existing among the prisoners; that because I am daily horrified and sickened by scenes of torture and infamy, I decide to go away; that, feeling myself powerless to save others, I wish to spare myself.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading I try to think that the reason for this determination is the frightful condition of misery existing among the prisoners; that because I am daily horrified and sickened by scenes of torture and infamy, I decide to go away; that, feeling myself powerless to save others, I wish to spare myself.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It does not look well thus written.
existingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
presently existing
From this reading I try to think that the reason for this determination is the frightful condition of misery existing among the prisoners; that because I am daily horrified and sickened by scenes of torture and infamy, I decide to go away; that, feeling myself powerless to save others, I wish to spare myself.
extinctionnounUS /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/
no longer active; extinguished
From this reading December 7th.--I have made up my mind to leave this place, to bury myself again in the bush, I suppose, and await extinction.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading I try to think that the reason for this determination is the frightful condition of misery existing among the prisoners; that because I am daily horrified and sickened by scenes of torture and infamy, I decide to go away; that, feeling myself powerless to save others, I wish to spare myself.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I try to think that the reason for this determination is the frightful condition of misery existing among the prisoners; that because I am daily horrified and sickened by scenes of torture and infamy, I decide to go away; that, feeling myself powerless to save others, I wish to spare myself.
forcedadjectiveUS /fɔːrst/
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading But in this journal, in which I bind myself to write nothing but truth, I am forced to confess that these are not the reasons.
frightfuladjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtfəl/
provoking horror
From this reading I try to think that the reason for this determination is the frightful condition of misery existing among the prisoners; that because I am daily horrified and sickened by scenes of torture and infamy, I decide to go away; that, feeling myself powerless to save others, I wish to spare myself.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I try to think that the reason for this determination is the frightful condition of misery existing among the prisoners; that because I am daily horrified and sickened by scenes of torture and infamy, I decide to go away; that, feeling myself powerless to save others, I wish to spare myself.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading December 7th.--I have made up my mind to leave this place, to bury myself again in the bush, I suppose, and await extinction.
horrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəfaɪd/
stricken with horror
From this reading I try to think that the reason for this determination is the frightful condition of misery existing among the prisoners; that because I am daily horrified and sickened by scenes of torture and infamy, I decide to go away; that, feeling myself powerless to save others, I wish to spare myself.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading December 7th.--I have made up my mind to leave this place, to bury myself again in the bush, I suppose, and await extinction.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading December 7th.--I have made up my mind to leave this place, to bury myself again in the bush, I suppose, and await extinction.
infamynounUS /ˈɪnfəmi/
a state of extreme dishonor
From this reading I try to think that the reason for this determination is the frightful condition of misery existing among the prisoners; that because I am daily horrified and sickened by scenes of torture and infamy, I decide to go away; that, feeling myself powerless to save others, I wish to spare myself.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I try to think that the reason for this determination is the frightful condition of misery existing among the prisoners; that because I am daily horrified and sickened by scenes of torture and infamy, I decide to go away; that, feeling myself powerless to save others, I wish to spare myself.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It does not look well thus written.
journalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading But in this journal, in which I bind myself to write nothing but truth, I am forced to confess that these are not the reasons.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading December 7th.--I have made up my mind to leave this place, to bury myself again in the bush, I suppose, and await extinction.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It does not look well thus written.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading December 7th.--I have made up my mind to leave this place, to bury myself again in the bush, I suppose, and await extinction.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading December 7th.--I have made up my mind to leave this place, to bury myself again in the bush, I suppose, and await extinction.
miserynounUS /ˈmɪzəri/
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading I try to think that the reason for this determination is the frightful condition of misery existing among the prisoners; that because I am daily horrified and sickened by scenes of torture and infamy, I decide to go away; that, feeling myself powerless to save others, I wish to spare myself.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading December 7th.--I have made up my mind to leave this place, to bury myself again in the bush, I suppose, and await extinction.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading December 7th.--I have made up my mind to leave this place, to bury myself again in the bush, I suppose, and await extinction.
neighbour'snounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
possessive form of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading I will write the reason plainly: “I covet my neighbour's wife.”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But in this journal, in which I bind myself to write nothing but truth, I am forced to confess that these are not the reasons.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But in this journal, in which I bind myself to write nothing but truth, I am forced to confess that these are not the reasons.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I try to think that the reason for this determination is the frightful condition of misery existing among the prisoners; that because I am daily horrified and sickened by scenes of torture and infamy, I decide to go away; that, feeling myself powerless to save others, I wish to spare myself.
others
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From this reading I try to think that the reason for this determination is the frightful condition of misery existing among the prisoners; that because I am daily horrified and sickened by scenes of torture and infamy, I decide to go away; that, feeling myself powerless to save others, I wish to spare myself.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading December 7th.--I have made up my mind to leave this place, to bury myself again in the bush, I suppose, and await extinction.
plainlyadverbUS /ˈpleɪnli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading I will write the reason plainly: “I covet my neighbour's wife.”
powerlessadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərləs/
lacking power
From this reading I try to think that the reason for this determination is the frightful condition of misery existing among the prisoners; that because I am daily horrified and sickened by scenes of torture and infamy, I decide to go away; that, feeling myself powerless to save others, I wish to spare myself.
prisonersnounUS /ˈprɪzənərz/
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading I try to think that the reason for this determination is the frightful condition of misery existing among the prisoners; that because I am daily horrified and sickened by scenes of torture and infamy, I decide to go away; that, feeling myself powerless to save others, I wish to spare myself.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading I try to think that the reason for this determination is the frightful condition of misery existing among the prisoners; that because I am daily horrified and sickened by scenes of torture and infamy, I decide to go away; that, feeling myself powerless to save others, I wish to spare myself.
reasonsnounUS /ˈriːzənz/
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading But in this journal, in which I bind myself to write nothing but truth, I am forced to confess that these are not the reasons.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading I try to think that the reason for this determination is the frightful condition of misery existing among the prisoners; that because I am daily horrified and sickened by scenes of torture and infamy, I decide to go away; that, feeling myself powerless to save others, I wish to spare myself.
scenesnounUS /siːnz/
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading I try to think that the reason for this determination is the frightful condition of misery existing among the prisoners; that because I am daily horrified and sickened by scenes of torture and infamy, I decide to go away; that, feeling myself powerless to save others, I wish to spare myself.
sickenedverbUS /ˈsɪkənd/
past form of “sicken” — cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of
From this reading I try to think that the reason for this determination is the frightful condition of misery existing among the prisoners; that because I am daily horrified and sickened by scenes of torture and infamy, I decide to go away; that, feeling myself powerless to save others, I wish to spare myself.
spareverbUS /sper/
refrain from harming
From this reading I try to think that the reason for this determination is the frightful condition of misery existing among the prisoners; that because I am daily horrified and sickened by scenes of torture and infamy, I decide to go away; that, feeling myself powerless to save others, I wish to spare myself.
supposeverbUS /səˈpoʊz/
express a supposition
From this reading December 7th.--I have made up my mind to leave this place, to bury myself again in the bush, I suppose, and await extinction.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I try to think that the reason for this determination is the frightful condition of misery existing among the prisoners; that because I am daily horrified and sickened by scenes of torture and infamy, I decide to go away; that, feeling myself powerless to save others, I wish to spare myself.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading December 7th.--I have made up my mind to leave this place, to bury myself again in the bush, I suppose, and await extinction.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But in this journal, in which I bind myself to write nothing but truth, I am forced to confess that these are not the reasons.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I try to think that the reason for this determination is the frightful condition of misery existing among the prisoners; that because I am daily horrified and sickened by scenes of torture and infamy, I decide to go away; that, feeling myself powerless to save others, I wish to spare myself.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading December 7th.--I have made up my mind to leave this place, to bury myself again in the bush, I suppose, and await extinction.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading It does not look well thus written.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading December 7th.--I have made up my mind to leave this place, to bury myself again in the bush, I suppose, and await extinction.
tortureverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading I try to think that the reason for this determination is the frightful condition of misery existing among the prisoners; that because I am daily horrified and sickened by scenes of torture and infamy, I decide to go away; that, feeling myself powerless to save others, I wish to spare myself.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading But in this journal, in which I bind myself to write nothing but truth, I am forced to confess that these are not the reasons.
tryverbUS /traɪ/
make an effort or attempt
From this reading I try to think that the reason for this determination is the frightful condition of misery existing among the prisoners; that because I am daily horrified and sickened by scenes of torture and infamy, I decide to go away; that, feeling myself powerless to save others, I wish to spare myself.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading December 7th.--I have made up my mind to leave this place, to bury myself again in the bush, I suppose, and await extinction.
welladverbUS /wel/
(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 It does not look well thus written.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But in this journal, in which I bind myself to write nothing but truth, I am forced to confess that these are not the reasons.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading I will write the reason plainly: “I covet my neighbour's wife.”
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will write the reason plainly: “I covet my neighbour's wife.”
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I try to think that the reason for this determination is the frightful condition of misery existing among the prisoners; that because I am daily horrified and sickened by scenes of torture and infamy, I decide to go away; that, feeling myself powerless to save others, I wish to spare myself.
writeverbUS /raɪt/
produce a literary work
From this reading But in this journal, in which I bind myself to write nothing but truth, I am forced to confess that these are not the reasons.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading It does not look well thus written.
