used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What you tell me is indeed a terrible misfortune, situated as we may be soon, though I trust and believe that all this talk about the Sepoys is moonshine.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading What you tell me is indeed a terrible misfortune, situated as we may be soon, though I trust and believe that all this talk about the Sepoys is moonshine.
(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 What you tell me is indeed a terrible misfortune, situated as we may be soon, though I trust and believe that all this talk about the Sepoys is moonshine.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I own that I am surprised at your story, for I should have said from my knowledge of you that though, as I could perceive, of a nervous temperament, you were likely to be cool and collected in danger.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Bathurst brought his story to its conclusion the Doctor rose and placed his hand kindly on his shoulder.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Bathurst brought his story to its conclusion the Doctor rose and placed his hand kindly on his shoulder.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I own that I am surprised at your story, for I should have said from my knowledge of you that though, as I could perceive, of a nervous temperament, you were likely to be cool and collected in danger.
Bathurst
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From this reading As Bathurst brought his story to its conclusion the Doctor rose and placed his hand kindly on his shoulder.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What you tell me is indeed a terrible misfortune, situated as we may be soon, though I trust and believe that all this talk about the Sepoys is moonshine.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading What you tell me is indeed a terrible misfortune, situated as we may be soon, though I trust and believe that all this talk about the Sepoys is moonshine.
blamingverbUS /ˈbleɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “blame” — put or pin the blame on
From this reading “I certainly should not think of blaming you, Bathurst.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading As Bathurst brought his story to its conclusion the Doctor rose and placed his hand kindly on his shoulder.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But certainly your failing is no fault of your own.”
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “I certainly should not think of blaming you, Bathurst.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading I own that I am surprised at your story, for I should have said from my knowledge of you that though, as I could perceive, of a nervous temperament, you were likely to be cool and collected in danger.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading As Bathurst brought his story to its conclusion the Doctor rose and placed his hand kindly on his shoulder.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading I own that I am surprised at your story, for I should have said from my knowledge of you that though, as I could perceive, of a nervous temperament, you were likely to be cool and collected in danger.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I own that I am surprised at your story, for I should have said from my knowledge of you that though, as I could perceive, of a nervous temperament, you were likely to be cool and collected in danger.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading I own that I am surprised at your story, for I should have said from my knowledge of you that though, as I could perceive, of a nervous temperament, you were likely to be cool and collected in danger.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading As Bathurst brought his story to its conclusion the Doctor rose and placed his hand kindly on his shoulder.
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading But certainly your failing is no fault of your own.”
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading But certainly your failing is no fault of your own.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I own that I am surprised at your story, for I should have said from my knowledge of you that though, as I could perceive, of a nervous temperament, you were likely to be cool and collected in danger.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I own that I am surprised at your story, for I should have said from my knowledge of you that though, as I could perceive, of a nervous temperament, you were likely to be cool and collected in danger.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading As Bathurst brought his story to its conclusion the Doctor rose and placed his hand kindly on his shoulder.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I own that I am surprised at your story, for I should have said from my knowledge of you that though, as I could perceive, of a nervous temperament, you were likely to be cool and collected in danger.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Bathurst brought his story to its conclusion the Doctor rose and placed his hand kindly on his shoulder.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I certainly should not think of blaming you, Bathurst.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I own that I am surprised at your story, for I should have said from my knowledge of you that though, as I could perceive, of a nervous temperament, you were likely to be cool and collected in danger.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading What you tell me is indeed a terrible misfortune, situated as we may be soon, though I trust and believe that all this talk about the Sepoys is moonshine.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What you tell me is indeed a terrible misfortune, situated as we may be soon, though I trust and believe that all this talk about the Sepoys is moonshine.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As Bathurst brought his story to its conclusion the Doctor rose and placed his hand kindly on his shoulder.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading As Bathurst brought his story to its conclusion the Doctor rose and placed his hand kindly on his shoulder.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading I own that I am surprised at your story, for I should have said from my knowledge of you that though, as I could perceive, of a nervous temperament, you were likely to be cool and collected in danger.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading I own that I am surprised at your story, for I should have said from my knowledge of you that though, as I could perceive, of a nervous temperament, you were likely to be cool and collected in danger.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading What you tell me is indeed a terrible misfortune, situated as we may be soon, though I trust and believe that all this talk about the Sepoys is moonshine.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What you tell me is indeed a terrible misfortune, situated as we may be soon, though I trust and believe that all this talk about the Sepoys is moonshine.
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading What you tell me is indeed a terrible misfortune, situated as we may be soon, though I trust and believe that all this talk about the Sepoys is moonshine.
moonshinenounUS /ˈmuːnʃaɪn/
the light of the Moon
From this reading What you tell me is indeed a terrible misfortune, situated as we may be soon, though I trust and believe that all this talk about the Sepoys is moonshine.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I own that I am surprised at your story, for I should have said from my knowledge of you that though, as I could perceive, of a nervous temperament, you were likely to be cool and collected in danger.
easily agitated
From this reading I own that I am surprised at your story, for I should have said from my knowledge of you that though, as I could perceive, of a nervous temperament, you were likely to be cool and collected in danger.
not any; not one
From this reading But certainly your failing is no fault of your own.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I certainly should not think of blaming you, Bathurst.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I certainly should not think of blaming you, Bathurst.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As Bathurst brought his story to its conclusion the Doctor rose and placed his hand kindly on his shoulder.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I own that I am surprised at your story, for I should have said from my knowledge of you that though, as I could perceive, of a nervous temperament, you were likely to be cool and collected in danger.
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading I own that I am surprised at your story, for I should have said from my knowledge of you that though, as I could perceive, of a nervous temperament, you were likely to be cool and collected in danger.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading As Bathurst brought his story to its conclusion the Doctor rose and placed his hand kindly on his shoulder.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading As Bathurst brought his story to its conclusion the Doctor rose and placed his hand kindly on his shoulder.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I own that I am surprised at your story, for I should have said from my knowledge of you that though, as I could perceive, of a nervous temperament, you were likely to be cool and collected in danger.
Sepoys
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From this reading What you tell me is indeed a terrible misfortune, situated as we may be soon, though I trust and believe that all this talk about the Sepoys is moonshine.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “I certainly should not think of blaming you, Bathurst.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading As Bathurst brought his story to its conclusion the Doctor rose and placed his hand kindly on his shoulder.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading What you tell me is indeed a terrible misfortune, situated as we may be soon, though I trust and believe that all this talk about the Sepoys is moonshine.
in the near future
From this reading What you tell me is indeed a terrible misfortune, situated as we may be soon, though I trust and believe that all this talk about the Sepoys is moonshine.
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 As Bathurst brought his story to its conclusion the Doctor rose and placed his hand kindly on his shoulder.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading I own that I am surprised at your story, for I should have said from my knowledge of you that though, as I could perceive, of a nervous temperament, you were likely to be cool and collected in danger.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading What you tell me is indeed a terrible misfortune, situated as we may be soon, though I trust and believe that all this talk about the Sepoys is moonshine.
express in words
From this reading What you tell me is indeed a terrible misfortune, situated as we may be soon, though I trust and believe that all this talk about the Sepoys is moonshine.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading I own that I am surprised at your story, for I should have said from my knowledge of you that though, as I could perceive, of a nervous temperament, you were likely to be cool and collected in danger.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading What you tell me is indeed a terrible misfortune, situated as we may be soon, though I trust and believe that all this talk about the Sepoys is moonshine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What you tell me is indeed a terrible misfortune, situated as we may be soon, though I trust and believe that all this talk about the Sepoys is moonshine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Bathurst brought his story to its conclusion the Doctor rose and placed his hand kindly on his shoulder.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I certainly should not think of blaming you, Bathurst.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What you tell me is indeed a terrible misfortune, situated as we may be soon, though I trust and believe that all this talk about the Sepoys is moonshine.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading What you tell me is indeed a terrible misfortune, situated as we may be soon, though I trust and believe that all this talk about the Sepoys is moonshine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Bathurst brought his story to its conclusion the Doctor rose and placed his hand kindly on his shoulder.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading What you tell me is indeed a terrible misfortune, situated as we may be soon, though I trust and believe that all this talk about the Sepoys is moonshine.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading What you tell me is indeed a terrible misfortune, situated as we may be soon, though I trust and believe that all this talk about the Sepoys is moonshine.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I own that I am surprised at your story, for I should have said from my knowledge of you that though, as I could perceive, of a nervous temperament, you were likely to be cool and collected in danger.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What you tell me is indeed a terrible misfortune, situated as we may be soon, though I trust and believe that all this talk about the Sepoys is moonshine.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I certainly should not think of blaming you, Bathurst.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I own that I am surprised at your story, for I should have said from my knowledge of you that though, as I could perceive, of a nervous temperament, you were likely to be cool and collected in danger.
