used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At a future time I will tell you more concerning him, and you will then be better able to do him justice.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading At a future time I will tell you more concerning him, and you will then be better able to do him justice.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading What I am about to narrate may tend to lower him in your eyes, and what follows may tend to lower me; but I am bound to speak the truth, without fear or favour.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading What I am about to narrate may tend to lower him in your eyes, and what follows may tend to lower me; but I am bound to speak the truth, without fear or favour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At a future time I will tell you more concerning him, and you will then be better able to do him justice.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I do not propose in this statement to refer to any incidents in Sydney Campbell's career which are not in some way connected with my own story.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I do not propose in this statement to refer to any incidents in Sydney Campbell's career which are not in some way connected with my own story.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is well, my dear, that to minds as pure as yours the veil is not removed from the lives even of the men to whom is given a full measure of respect and love.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At a future time I will tell you more concerning him, and you will then be better able to do him justice.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At a future time I will tell you more concerning him, and you will then be better able to do him justice.
(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 At a future time I will tell you more concerning him, and you will then be better able to do him justice.
confined by bonds
From this reading What I am about to narrate may tend to lower him in your eyes, and what follows may tend to lower me; but I am bound to speak the truth, without fear or favour.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading What I am about to narrate may tend to lower him in your eyes, and what follows may tend to lower me; but I am bound to speak the truth, without fear or favour.
Campbell'snounUS /ˈkæmbəlz/
possessive form of “campbell” — United States mythologist (1904-1987)
From this reading I do not propose in this statement to refer to any incidents in Sydney Campbell's career which are not in some way connected with my own story.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading I do not propose in this statement to refer to any incidents in Sydney Campbell's career which are not in some way connected with my own story.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading At a future time I will tell you more concerning him, and you will then be better able to do him justice.
being joined in close association
From this reading I do not propose in this statement to refer to any incidents in Sydney Campbell's career which are not in some way connected with my own story.
without stop or interruption
From this reading FREDERICK HOLDFAST'S STATEMENT (CONTINUED).
dearly loved
From this reading It is well, my dear, that to minds as pure as yours the veil is not removed from the lives even of the men to whom is given a full measure of respect and love.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not propose in this statement to refer to any incidents in Sydney Campbell's career which are not in some way connected with my own story.
divisible by two
From this reading It is well, my dear, that to minds as pure as yours the veil is not removed from the lives even of the men to whom is given a full measure of respect and love.
opinion or judgment
From this reading What I am about to narrate may tend to lower him in your eyes, and what follows may tend to lower me; but I am bound to speak the truth, without fear or favour.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading What I am about to narrate may tend to lower him in your eyes, and what follows may tend to lower me; but I am bound to speak the truth, without fear or favour.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading What I am about to narrate may tend to lower him in your eyes, and what follows may tend to lower me; but I am bound to speak the truth, without fear or favour.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading What I am about to narrate may tend to lower him in your eyes, and what follows may tend to lower me; but I am bound to speak the truth, without fear or favour.
FREDERICKnounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading FREDERICK HOLDFAST'S STATEMENT (CONTINUED).
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is well, my dear, that to minds as pure as yours the veil is not removed from the lives even of the men to whom is given a full measure of respect and love.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It is well, my dear, that to minds as pure as yours the veil is not removed from the lives even of the men to whom is given a full measure of respect and love.
yet to be or coming
From this reading At a future time I will tell you more concerning him, and you will then be better able to do him justice.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It is well, my dear, that to minds as pure as yours the veil is not removed from the lives even of the men to whom is given a full measure of respect and love.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At a future time I will tell you more concerning him, and you will then be better able to do him justice.
HOLDFAST'S
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From this reading FREDERICK HOLDFAST'S STATEMENT (CONTINUED).
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I do not propose in this statement to refer to any incidents in Sydney Campbell's career which are not in some way connected with my own story.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I do not propose in this statement to refer to any incidents in Sydney Campbell's career which are not in some way connected with my own story.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading I do not propose in this statement to refer to any incidents in Sydney Campbell's career which are not in some way connected with my own story.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is well, my dear, that to minds as pure as yours the veil is not removed from the lives even of the men to whom is given a full measure of respect and love.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is well, my dear, that to minds as pure as yours the veil is not removed from the lives even of the men to whom is given a full measure of respect and love.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading At a future time I will tell you more concerning him, and you will then be better able to do him justice.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It is well, my dear, that to minds as pure as yours the veil is not removed from the lives even of the men to whom is given a full measure of respect and love.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It is well, my dear, that to minds as pure as yours the veil is not removed from the lives even of the men to whom is given a full measure of respect and love.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading What I am about to narrate may tend to lower him in your eyes, and what follows may tend to lower me; but I am bound to speak the truth, without fear or favour.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading What I am about to narrate may tend to lower him in your eyes, and what follows may tend to lower me; but I am bound to speak the truth, without fear or favour.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What I am about to narrate may tend to lower him in your eyes, and what follows may tend to lower me; but I am bound to speak the truth, without fear or favour.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading It is well, my dear, that to minds as pure as yours the veil is not removed from the lives even of the men to whom is given a full measure of respect and love.
the force of workers available
From this reading It is well, my dear, that to minds as pure as yours the veil is not removed from the lives even of the men to whom is given a full measure of respect and love.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading It is well, my dear, that to minds as pure as yours the veil is not removed from the lives even of the men to whom is given a full measure of respect and love.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At a future time I will tell you more concerning him, and you will then be better able to do him justice.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I do not propose in this statement to refer to any incidents in Sydney Campbell's career which are not in some way connected with my own story.
narrateverbUS /ˈnereɪt/
provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading What I am about to narrate may tend to lower him in your eyes, and what follows may tend to lower me; but I am bound to speak the truth, without fear or favour.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not propose in this statement to refer to any incidents in Sydney Campbell's career which are not in some way connected with my own story.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is well, my dear, that to minds as pure as yours the veil is not removed from the lives even of the men to whom is given a full measure of respect and love.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading What I am about to narrate may tend to lower him in your eyes, and what follows may tend to lower me; but I am bound to speak the truth, without fear or favour.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I do not propose in this statement to refer to any incidents in Sydney Campbell's career which are not in some way connected with my own story.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading I do not propose in this statement to refer to any incidents in Sydney Campbell's career which are not in some way connected with my own story.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading It is well, my dear, that to minds as pure as yours the veil is not removed from the lives even of the men to whom is given a full measure of respect and love.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading I do not propose in this statement to refer to any incidents in Sydney Campbell's career which are not in some way connected with my own story.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading It is well, my dear, that to minds as pure as yours the veil is not removed from the lives even of the men to whom is given a full measure of respect and love.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading It is well, my dear, that to minds as pure as yours the veil is not removed from the lives even of the men to whom is given a full measure of respect and love.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I do not propose in this statement to refer to any incidents in Sydney Campbell's career which are not in some way connected with my own story.
express in speech
From this reading What I am about to narrate may tend to lower him in your eyes, and what follows may tend to lower me; but I am bound to speak the truth, without fear or favour.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading FREDERICK HOLDFAST'S STATEMENT (CONTINUED).
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading I do not propose in this statement to refer to any incidents in Sydney Campbell's career which are not in some way connected with my own story.
SydneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
From this reading I do not propose in this statement to refer to any incidents in Sydney Campbell's career which are not in some way connected with my own story.
express in words
From this reading At a future time I will tell you more concerning him, and you will then be better able to do him justice.
tendverbUS /tend/
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading What I am about to narrate may tend to lower him in your eyes, and what follows may tend to lower me; but I am bound to speak the truth, without fear or favour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is well, my dear, that to minds as pure as yours the veil is not removed from the lives even of the men to whom is given a full measure of respect and love.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What I am about to narrate may tend to lower him in your eyes, and what follows may tend to lower me; but I am bound to speak the truth, without fear or favour.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading At a future time I will tell you more concerning him, and you will then be better able to do him justice.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I do not propose in this statement to refer to any incidents in Sydney Campbell's career which are not in some way connected with my own story.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At a future time I will tell you more concerning him, and you will then be better able to do him justice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I do not propose in this statement to refer to any incidents in Sydney Campbell's career which are not in some way connected with my own story.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading What I am about to narrate may tend to lower him in your eyes, and what follows may tend to lower me; but I am bound to speak the truth, without fear or favour.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading It is well, my dear, that to minds as pure as yours the veil is not removed from the lives even of the men to whom is given a full measure of respect and love.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I do not propose in this statement to refer to any incidents in Sydney Campbell's career which are not in some way connected with my own story.
(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 is well, my dear, that to minds as pure as yours the veil is not removed from the lives even of the men to whom is given a full measure of respect and love.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What I am about to narrate may tend to lower him in your eyes, and what follows may tend to lower me; but I am bound to speak the truth, without fear or favour.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I do not propose in this statement to refer to any incidents in Sydney Campbell's career which are not in some way connected with my own story.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is well, my dear, that to minds as pure as yours the veil is not removed from the lives even of the men to whom is given a full measure of respect and love.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading At a future time I will tell you more concerning him, and you will then be better able to do him justice.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I do not propose in this statement to refer to any incidents in Sydney Campbell's career which are not in some way connected with my own story.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading What I am about to narrate may tend to lower him in your eyes, and what follows may tend to lower me; but I am bound to speak the truth, without fear or favour.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading At a future time I will tell you more concerning him, and you will then be better able to do him justice.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading What I am about to narrate may tend to lower him in your eyes, and what follows may tend to lower me; but I am bound to speak the truth, without fear or favour.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading It is well, my dear, that to minds as pure as yours the veil is not removed from the lives even of the men to whom is given a full measure of respect and love.
