used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So, with a faltering voice, and my eyes filling with tears, I told the magistrate the truth.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The lie so temptingly offered for my adoption, I was about to make use of.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading "My young friend," said he, "these superstitious fancies and acts are best omitted.
adoptionnounUS /əˈdɑːpʃən/
the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
From this reading The lie so temptingly offered for my adoption, I was about to make use of.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am sure that you do not need this earth to remember your mother.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So, with a faltering voice, and my eyes filling with tears, I told the magistrate the truth.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "My young friend," said he, "these superstitious fancies and acts are best omitted.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "My young friend," said he, "these superstitious fancies and acts are best omitted.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when I reflected from whence I had collected that sacred earth, I dared not profane it by falsehood.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But when I reflected from whence I had collected that sacred earth, I dared not profane it by falsehood.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading But when I reflected from whence I had collected that sacred earth, I dared not profane it by falsehood.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading But when I reflected from whence I had collected that sacred earth, I dared not profane it by falsehood.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I am sure that you do not need this earth to remember your mother.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading But when I reflected from whence I had collected that sacred earth, I dared not profane it by falsehood.
opinion or judgment
From this reading So, with a faltering voice, and my eyes filling with tears, I told the magistrate the truth.
falsehoodnounUS /ˈfælshʊd/
a false statement
From this reading But when I reflected from whence I had collected that sacred earth, I dared not profane it by falsehood.
falteringnounUS /ˈfɔːltərɪŋ/
the act of pausing uncertainly
From this reading So, with a faltering voice, and my eyes filling with tears, I told the magistrate the truth.
fanciesnounUS /ˈfænsiz/
plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false
From this reading "My young friend," said he, "these superstitious fancies and acts are best omitted.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading So, with a faltering voice, and my eyes filling with tears, I told the magistrate the truth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The lie so temptingly offered for my adoption, I was about to make use of.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "My young friend," said he, "these superstitious fancies and acts are best omitted.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But when I reflected from whence I had collected that sacred earth, I dared not profane it by falsehood.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But when I reflected from whence I had collected that sacred earth, I dared not profane it by falsehood.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "My young friend," said he, "these superstitious fancies and acts are best omitted.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The lie so temptingly offered for my adoption, I was about to make use of.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But when I reflected from whence I had collected that sacred earth, I dared not profane it by falsehood.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading The lie so temptingly offered for my adoption, I was about to make use of.
magistratenounUS /ˈmædʒəstreɪt/
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading So, with a faltering voice, and my eyes filling with tears, I told the magistrate the truth.
engage in
From this reading The lie so temptingly offered for my adoption, I was about to make use of.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading I am sure that you do not need this earth to remember your mother.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The lie so temptingly offered for my adoption, I was about to make use of.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading I am sure that you do not need this earth to remember your mother.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But when I reflected from whence I had collected that sacred earth, I dared not profane it by falsehood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The lie so temptingly offered for my adoption, I was about to make use of.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The lie so temptingly offered for my adoption, I was about to make use of.
omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading "My young friend," said he, "these superstitious fancies and acts are best omitted.
profaneadjectiveUS /proʊˈfeɪn/
characterized by profanity or cursing
From this reading But when I reflected from whence I had collected that sacred earth, I dared not profane it by falsehood.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading But when I reflected from whence I had collected that sacred earth, I dared not profane it by falsehood.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I am sure that you do not need this earth to remember your mother.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading But when I reflected from whence I had collected that sacred earth, I dared not profane it by falsehood.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "My young friend," said he, "these superstitious fancies and acts are best omitted.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The lie so temptingly offered for my adoption, I was about to make use of.
superstitiousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃəs/
showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance
From this reading "My young friend," said he, "these superstitious fancies and acts are best omitted.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I am sure that you do not need this earth to remember your mother.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading So, with a faltering voice, and my eyes filling with tears, I told the magistrate the truth.
temptinglyadverb
in a tempting seductive manner
From this reading The lie so temptingly offered for my adoption, I was about to make use of.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But when I reflected from whence I had collected that sacred earth, I dared not profane it by falsehood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The lie so temptingly offered for my adoption, I was about to make use of.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "My young friend," said he, "these superstitious fancies and acts are best omitted.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I am sure that you do not need this earth to remember your mother.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The lie so temptingly offered for my adoption, I was about to make use of.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading So, with a faltering voice, and my eyes filling with tears, I told the magistrate the truth.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading So, with a faltering voice, and my eyes filling with tears, I told the magistrate the truth.
the act of using
From this reading The lie so temptingly offered for my adoption, I was about to make use of.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading So, with a faltering voice, and my eyes filling with tears, I told the magistrate the truth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The lie so temptingly offered for my adoption, I was about to make use of.
at the time that
From this reading But when I reflected from whence I had collected that sacred earth, I dared not profane it by falsehood.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading But when I reflected from whence I had collected that sacred earth, I dared not profane it by falsehood.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So, with a faltering voice, and my eyes filling with tears, I told the magistrate the truth.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am sure that you do not need this earth to remember your mother.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "My young friend," said he, "these superstitious fancies and acts are best omitted.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am sure that you do not need this earth to remember your mother.
