used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IT was to Pipette that the idea originally occurred, but it was upon Pip that parental retribution subsequently fell, Pipette being merely dismissed with a caution.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading In this matter, as in many others, Cook showed both personal bias and want of judgment; for Pipette was as sharp as a needle, while Pip, though a willing accomplice and a philosophical scapegoat, was lacking in constructive ability and organising power.
accomplicenounUS /əˈkɑːm.plɪs/
A person who helps another commit a daring crime or secret scheme.
From this reading In this matter, as in many others, Cook showed both personal bias and want of judgment; for Pipette was as sharp as a needle, while Pip, though a willing accomplice and a philosophical scapegoat, was lacking in constructive ability and organising power.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In this matter, as in many others, Cook showed both personal bias and want of judgment; for Pipette was as sharp as a needle, while Pip, though a willing accomplice and a philosophical scapegoat, was lacking in constructive ability and organising power.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In this matter, as in many others, Cook showed both personal bias and want of judgment; for Pipette was as sharp as a needle, while Pip, though a willing accomplice and a philosophical scapegoat, was lacking in constructive ability and organising power.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But we have somehow begun at the end of the story, so must make a fresh start.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But we have somehow begun at the end of the story, so must make a fresh start.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading IT was to Pipette that the idea originally occurred, but it was upon Pip that parental retribution subsequently fell, Pipette being merely dismissed with a caution.
biasnounUS /ˈbaɪəs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading In this matter, as in many others, Cook showed both personal bias and want of judgment; for Pipette was as sharp as a needle, while Pip, though a willing accomplice and a philosophical scapegoat, was lacking in constructive ability and organising power.
the two together, not just one
From this reading In this matter, as in many others, Cook showed both personal bias and want of judgment; for Pipette was as sharp as a needle, while Pip, though a willing accomplice and a philosophical scapegoat, was lacking in constructive ability and organising power.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading IT was to Pipette that the idea originally occurred, but it was upon Pip that parental retribution subsequently fell, Pipette being merely dismissed with a caution.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This clemency was due chiefly to the intercession of Cook, who stated, in the role of principal witness, that the "poor lamb" (Pipette) "could never have thought of such a thing by herself."
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading IT was to Pipette that the idea originally occurred, but it was upon Pip that parental retribution subsequently fell, Pipette being merely dismissed with a caution.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading This clemency was due chiefly to the intercession of Cook, who stated, in the role of principal witness, that the "poor lamb" (Pipette) "could never have thought of such a thing by herself."
clemencynounUS /ˈklemənsi/
good weather with comfortable temperatures
From this reading This clemency was due chiefly to the intercession of Cook, who stated, in the role of principal witness, that the "poor lamb" (Pipette) "could never have thought of such a thing by herself."
constructiveadjectiveUS /kənˈstrʌktɪv/
constructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development
From this reading In this matter, as in many others, Cook showed both personal bias and want of judgment; for Pipette was as sharp as a needle, while Pip, though a willing accomplice and a philosophical scapegoat, was lacking in constructive ability and organising power.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading This in spite of the poor lamb's indignant protests to the contrary.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading This clemency was due chiefly to the intercession of Cook, who stated, in the role of principal witness, that the "poor lamb" (Pipette) "could never have thought of such a thing by herself."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This clemency was due chiefly to the intercession of Cook, who stated, in the role of principal witness, that the "poor lamb" (Pipette) "could never have thought of such a thing by herself."
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading IT was to Pipette that the idea originally occurred, but it was upon Pip that parental retribution subsequently fell, Pipette being merely dismissed with a caution.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading This clemency was due chiefly to the intercession of Cook, who stated, in the role of principal witness, that the "poor lamb" (Pipette) "could never have thought of such a thing by herself."
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading But we have somehow begun at the end of the story, so must make a fresh start.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading IT was to Pipette that the idea originally occurred, but it was upon Pip that parental retribution subsequently fell, Pipette being merely dismissed with a caution.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In this matter, as in many others, Cook showed both personal bias and want of judgment; for Pipette was as sharp as a needle, while Pip, though a willing accomplice and a philosophical scapegoat, was lacking in constructive ability and organising power.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading But we have somehow begun at the end of the story, so must make a fresh start.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This clemency was due chiefly to the intercession of Cook, who stated, in the role of principal witness, that the "poor lamb" (Pipette) "could never have thought of such a thing by herself."
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading This clemency was due chiefly to the intercession of Cook, who stated, in the role of principal witness, that the "poor lamb" (Pipette) "could never have thought of such a thing by herself."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading IT was to Pipette that the idea originally occurred, but it was upon Pip that parental retribution subsequently fell, Pipette being merely dismissed with a caution.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This clemency was due chiefly to the intercession of Cook, who stated, in the role of principal witness, that the "poor lamb" (Pipette) "could never have thought of such a thing by herself."
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading This in spite of the poor lamb's indignant protests to the contrary.
intercessionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈseʃən/
a prayer to God on behalf of another person
From this reading This clemency was due chiefly to the intercession of Cook, who stated, in the role of principal witness, that the "poor lamb" (Pipette) "could never have thought of such a thing by herself."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was to Pipette that the idea originally occurred, but it was upon Pip that parental retribution subsequently fell, Pipette being merely dismissed with a caution.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading In this matter, as in many others, Cook showed both personal bias and want of judgment; for Pipette was as sharp as a needle, while Pip, though a willing accomplice and a philosophical scapegoat, was lacking in constructive ability and organising power.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading In this matter, as in many others, Cook showed both personal bias and want of judgment; for Pipette was as sharp as a needle, while Pip, though a willing accomplice and a philosophical scapegoat, was lacking in constructive ability and organising power.
lambnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading This clemency was due chiefly to the intercession of Cook, who stated, in the role of principal witness, that the "poor lamb" (Pipette) "could never have thought of such a thing by herself."
lamb'snounUS /læmz/
possessive form of “lamb” — young sheep
From this reading This in spite of the poor lamb's indignant protests to the contrary.
engage in
From this reading But we have somehow begun at the end of the story, so must make a fresh start.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In this matter, as in many others, Cook showed both personal bias and want of judgment; for Pipette was as sharp as a needle, while Pip, though a willing accomplice and a philosophical scapegoat, was lacking in constructive ability and organising power.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In this matter, as in many others, Cook showed both personal bias and want of judgment; for Pipette was as sharp as a needle, while Pip, though a willing accomplice and a philosophical scapegoat, was lacking in constructive ability and organising power.
and nothing more
From this reading IT was to Pipette that the idea originally occurred, but it was upon Pip that parental retribution subsequently fell, Pipette being merely dismissed with a caution.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But we have somehow begun at the end of the story, so must make a fresh start.
needlenounUS /ˈniːdəl/
the leaf of a conifer
From this reading In this matter, as in many others, Cook showed both personal bias and want of judgment; for Pipette was as sharp as a needle, while Pip, though a willing accomplice and a philosophical scapegoat, was lacking in constructive ability and organising power.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading This clemency was due chiefly to the intercession of Cook, who stated, in the role of principal witness, that the "poor lamb" (Pipette) "could never have thought of such a thing by herself."
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading IT was to Pipette that the idea originally occurred, but it was upon Pip that parental retribution subsequently fell, Pipette being merely dismissed with a caution.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This clemency was due chiefly to the intercession of Cook, who stated, in the role of principal witness, that the "poor lamb" (Pipette) "could never have thought of such a thing by herself."
organising
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From this reading In this matter, as in many others, Cook showed both personal bias and want of judgment; for Pipette was as sharp as a needle, while Pip, though a willing accomplice and a philosophical scapegoat, was lacking in constructive ability and organising power.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading IT was to Pipette that the idea originally occurred, but it was upon Pip that parental retribution subsequently fell, Pipette being merely dismissed with a caution.
others
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From this reading In this matter, as in many others, Cook showed both personal bias and want of judgment; for Pipette was as sharp as a needle, while Pip, though a willing accomplice and a philosophical scapegoat, was lacking in constructive ability and organising power.
parentaladjectiveUS /pərˈentəl/
designating the generation of organisms from which hybrid offspring are produced
From this reading IT was to Pipette that the idea originally occurred, but it was upon Pip that parental retribution subsequently fell, Pipette being merely dismissed with a caution.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading In this matter, as in many others, Cook showed both personal bias and want of judgment; for Pipette was as sharp as a needle, while Pip, though a willing accomplice and a philosophical scapegoat, was lacking in constructive ability and organising power.
philosophicaladjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəl/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading In this matter, as in many others, Cook showed both personal bias and want of judgment; for Pipette was as sharp as a needle, while Pip, though a willing accomplice and a philosophical scapegoat, was lacking in constructive ability and organising power.
PipnounUS /pɪp/
a disease of poultry
From this reading IT was to Pipette that the idea originally occurred, but it was upon Pip that parental retribution subsequently fell, Pipette being merely dismissed with a caution.
PipettenounUS /ˌpaɪˈpet/
measuring instrument consisting of a graduated glass tube used to measure or transfer precise volumes of a liquid by drawing the liquid up into the tube
From this reading IT was to Pipette that the idea originally occurred, but it was upon Pip that parental retribution subsequently fell, Pipette being merely dismissed with a caution.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading This clemency was due chiefly to the intercession of Cook, who stated, in the role of principal witness, that the "poor lamb" (Pipette) "could never have thought of such a thing by herself."
possession of controlling influence
From this reading In this matter, as in many others, Cook showed both personal bias and want of judgment; for Pipette was as sharp as a needle, while Pip, though a willing accomplice and a philosophical scapegoat, was lacking in constructive ability and organising power.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading This clemency was due chiefly to the intercession of Cook, who stated, in the role of principal witness, that the "poor lamb" (Pipette) "could never have thought of such a thing by herself."
protestsnounUS /ˈproʊtests/
plural of “protest” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading This in spite of the poor lamb's indignant protests to the contrary.
retributionnounUS /ˌret.rəˈbjuː.ʃən/
Punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong act. (Sự trừng phạt, quả báo thích đáng.)
From this reading IT was to Pipette that the idea originally occurred, but it was upon Pip that parental retribution subsequently fell, Pipette being merely dismissed with a caution.
rolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading This clemency was due chiefly to the intercession of Cook, who stated, in the role of principal witness, that the "poor lamb" (Pipette) "could never have thought of such a thing by herself."
scapegoatnounUS /ˈskeɪpɡoʊt/
someone who is punished for the errors of others
From this reading In this matter, as in many others, Cook showed both personal bias and want of judgment; for Pipette was as sharp as a needle, while Pip, though a willing accomplice and a philosophical scapegoat, was lacking in constructive ability and organising power.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading In this matter, as in many others, Cook showed both personal bias and want of judgment; for Pipette was as sharp as a needle, while Pip, though a willing accomplice and a philosophical scapegoat, was lacking in constructive ability and organising power.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In this matter, as in many others, Cook showed both personal bias and want of judgment; for Pipette was as sharp as a needle, while Pip, though a willing accomplice and a philosophical scapegoat, was lacking in constructive ability and organising power.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But we have somehow begun at the end of the story, so must make a fresh start.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading But we have somehow begun at the end of the story, so must make a fresh start.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading This in spite of the poor lamb's indignant protests to the contrary.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But we have somehow begun at the end of the story, so must make a fresh start.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading This clemency was due chiefly to the intercession of Cook, who stated, in the role of principal witness, that the "poor lamb" (Pipette) "could never have thought of such a thing by herself."
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 But we have somehow begun at the end of the story, so must make a fresh start.
subsequentlyadverbUS /ˈsʌbsəkwəntli/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading IT was to Pipette that the idea originally occurred, but it was upon Pip that parental retribution subsequently fell, Pipette being merely dismissed with a caution.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading This clemency was due chiefly to the intercession of Cook, who stated, in the role of principal witness, that the "poor lamb" (Pipette) "could never have thought of such a thing by herself."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IT was to Pipette that the idea originally occurred, but it was upon Pip that parental retribution subsequently fell, Pipette being merely dismissed with a caution.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT was to Pipette that the idea originally occurred, but it was upon Pip that parental retribution subsequently fell, Pipette being merely dismissed with a caution.
a special situation
From this reading This clemency was due chiefly to the intercession of Cook, who stated, in the role of principal witness, that the "poor lamb" (Pipette) "could never have thought of such a thing by herself."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This clemency was due chiefly to the intercession of Cook, who stated, in the role of principal witness, that the "poor lamb" (Pipette) "could never have thought of such a thing by herself."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In this matter, as in many others, Cook showed both personal bias and want of judgment; for Pipette was as sharp as a needle, while Pip, though a willing accomplice and a philosophical scapegoat, was lacking in constructive ability and organising power.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading This clemency was due chiefly to the intercession of Cook, who stated, in the role of principal witness, that the "poor lamb" (Pipette) "could never have thought of such a thing by herself."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IT was to Pipette that the idea originally occurred, but it was upon Pip that parental retribution subsequently fell, Pipette being merely dismissed with a caution.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading IT was to Pipette that the idea originally occurred, but it was upon Pip that parental retribution subsequently fell, Pipette being merely dismissed with a caution.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading In this matter, as in many others, Cook showed both personal bias and want of judgment; for Pipette was as sharp as a needle, while Pip, though a willing accomplice and a philosophical scapegoat, was lacking in constructive ability and organising power.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was to Pipette that the idea originally occurred, but it was upon Pip that parental retribution subsequently fell, Pipette being merely dismissed with a caution.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But we have somehow begun at the end of the story, so must make a fresh start.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In this matter, as in many others, Cook showed both personal bias and want of judgment; for Pipette was as sharp as a needle, while Pip, though a willing accomplice and a philosophical scapegoat, was lacking in constructive ability and organising power.
which person or people
From this reading This clemency was due chiefly to the intercession of Cook, who stated, in the role of principal witness, that the "poor lamb" (Pipette) "could never have thought of such a thing by herself."
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading In this matter, as in many others, Cook showed both personal bias and want of judgment; for Pipette was as sharp as a needle, while Pip, though a willing accomplice and a philosophical scapegoat, was lacking in constructive ability and organising power.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IT was to Pipette that the idea originally occurred, but it was upon Pip that parental retribution subsequently fell, Pipette being merely dismissed with a caution.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading This clemency was due chiefly to the intercession of Cook, who stated, in the role of principal witness, that the "poor lamb" (Pipette) "could never have thought of such a thing by herself."
