used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PRINCE ENTERS, AND BRINGS A NEW TOPIC “All this,” said the astronomer, “I have often thought, but my reason has been so long subjugated by an uncontrollable and overwhelming idea, that it durst not confide in its own decisions.
(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 THE PRINCE ENTERS, AND BRINGS A NEW TOPIC “All this,” said the astronomer, “I have often thought, but my reason has been so long subjugated by an uncontrollable and overwhelming idea, that it durst not confide in its own decisions.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE PRINCE ENTERS, AND BRINGS A NEW TOPIC “All this,” said the astronomer, “I have often thought, but my reason has been so long subjugated by an uncontrollable and overwhelming idea, that it durst not confide in its own decisions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PRINCE ENTERS, AND BRINGS A NEW TOPIC “All this,” said the astronomer, “I have often thought, but my reason has been so long subjugated by an uncontrollable and overwhelming idea, that it durst not confide in its own decisions.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I rejoice to find my own sentiments confirmed by yours, who are not easily deceived, and can have no motive or purpose to deceive.
astronomernounUS /əˈstrɑːnəmər/
a physicist who studies astronomy
From this reading THE PRINCE ENTERS, AND BRINGS A NEW TOPIC “All this,” said the astronomer, “I have often thought, but my reason has been so long subjugated by an uncontrollable and overwhelming idea, that it durst not confide in its own decisions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I hope that time and variety will dissipate the gloom that has so long surrounded me, and the latter part of my days will be spent in peace.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE PRINCE ENTERS, AND BRINGS A NEW TOPIC “All this,” said the astronomer, “I have often thought, but my reason has been so long subjugated by an uncontrollable and overwhelming idea, that it durst not confide in its own decisions.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I now see how fatally I betrayed my quiet, by suffering chimeras to prey upon me in secret; but melancholy shrinks from communication, and I never found a man before to whom I could impart my troubles, though I had been certain of relief.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading I now see how fatally I betrayed my quiet, by suffering chimeras to prey upon me in secret; but melancholy shrinks from communication, and I never found a man before to whom I could impart my troubles, though I had been certain of relief.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading THE PRINCE ENTERS, AND BRINGS A NEW TOPIC “All this,” said the astronomer, “I have often thought, but my reason has been so long subjugated by an uncontrollable and overwhelming idea, that it durst not confide in its own decisions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE PRINCE ENTERS, AND BRINGS A NEW TOPIC “All this,” said the astronomer, “I have often thought, but my reason has been so long subjugated by an uncontrollable and overwhelming idea, that it durst not confide in its own decisions.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE PRINCE ENTERS, AND BRINGS A NEW TOPIC “All this,” said the astronomer, “I have often thought, but my reason has been so long subjugated by an uncontrollable and overwhelming idea, that it durst not confide in its own decisions.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I rejoice to find my own sentiments confirmed by yours, who are not easily deceived, and can have no motive or purpose to deceive.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I now see how fatally I betrayed my quiet, by suffering chimeras to prey upon me in secret; but melancholy shrinks from communication, and I never found a man before to whom I could impart my troubles, though I had been certain of relief.
chimeras
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From this reading I now see how fatally I betrayed my quiet, by suffering chimeras to prey upon me in secret; but melancholy shrinks from communication, and I never found a man before to whom I could impart my troubles, though I had been certain of relief.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading I now see how fatally I betrayed my quiet, by suffering chimeras to prey upon me in secret; but melancholy shrinks from communication, and I never found a man before to whom I could impart my troubles, though I had been certain of relief.
confideverbUS /kənˈfaɪd/
reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading THE PRINCE ENTERS, AND BRINGS A NEW TOPIC “All this,” said the astronomer, “I have often thought, but my reason has been so long subjugated by an uncontrollable and overwhelming idea, that it durst not confide in its own decisions.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading I rejoice to find my own sentiments confirmed by yours, who are not easily deceived, and can have no motive or purpose to deceive.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I now see how fatally I betrayed my quiet, by suffering chimeras to prey upon me in secret; but melancholy shrinks from communication, and I never found a man before to whom I could impart my troubles, though I had been certain of relief.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I hope that time and variety will dissipate the gloom that has so long surrounded me, and the latter part of my days will be spent in peace.”
deceiveverbUS /dɪˈsiːv/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading I rejoice to find my own sentiments confirmed by yours, who are not easily deceived, and can have no motive or purpose to deceive.
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading I rejoice to find my own sentiments confirmed by yours, who are not easily deceived, and can have no motive or purpose to deceive.
decisionsnounUS /dɪˈsɪʒənz/
plural of “decision” — the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading THE PRINCE ENTERS, AND BRINGS A NEW TOPIC “All this,” said the astronomer, “I have often thought, but my reason has been so long subjugated by an uncontrollable and overwhelming idea, that it durst not confide in its own decisions.
dissipateverbUS /ˈdɪsəpeɪt/
to cause to separate and go in different directions
From this reading I hope that time and variety will dissipate the gloom that has so long surrounded me, and the latter part of my days will be spent in peace.”
durst
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From this reading THE PRINCE ENTERS, AND BRINGS A NEW TOPIC “All this,” said the astronomer, “I have often thought, but my reason has been so long subjugated by an uncontrollable and overwhelming idea, that it durst not confide in its own decisions.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading I rejoice to find my own sentiments confirmed by yours, who are not easily deceived, and can have no motive or purpose to deceive.
ENTERSverbUS /ˈentərz/
third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading THE PRINCE ENTERS, AND BRINGS A NEW TOPIC “All this,” said the astronomer, “I have often thought, but my reason has been so long subjugated by an uncontrollable and overwhelming idea, that it durst not confide in its own decisions.
fatallyadverbUS /ˈfeɪtəli/
with fatal consequences or implications
From this reading I now see how fatally I betrayed my quiet, by suffering chimeras to prey upon me in secret; but melancholy shrinks from communication, and I never found a man before to whom I could impart my troubles, though I had been certain of relief.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I rejoice to find my own sentiments confirmed by yours, who are not easily deceived, and can have no motive or purpose to deceive.
set up or found
From this reading I now see how fatally I betrayed my quiet, by suffering chimeras to prey upon me in secret; but melancholy shrinks from communication, and I never found a man before to whom I could impart my troubles, though I had been certain of relief.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I now see how fatally I betrayed my quiet, by suffering chimeras to prey upon me in secret; but melancholy shrinks from communication, and I never found a man before to whom I could impart my troubles, though I had been certain of relief.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “Your learning and virtue,” said Imlac, “may justly give you hopes.”
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading I hope that time and variety will dissipate the gloom that has so long surrounded me, and the latter part of my days will be spent in peace.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I now see how fatally I betrayed my quiet, by suffering chimeras to prey upon me in secret; but melancholy shrinks from communication, and I never found a man before to whom I could impart my troubles, though I had been certain of relief.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PRINCE ENTERS, AND BRINGS A NEW TOPIC “All this,” said the astronomer, “I have often thought, but my reason has been so long subjugated by an uncontrollable and overwhelming idea, that it durst not confide in its own decisions.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE PRINCE ENTERS, AND BRINGS A NEW TOPIC “All this,” said the astronomer, “I have often thought, but my reason has been so long subjugated by an uncontrollable and overwhelming idea, that it durst not confide in its own decisions.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I hope that time and variety will dissipate the gloom that has so long surrounded me, and the latter part of my days will be spent in peace.”
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “Your learning and virtue,” said Imlac, “may justly give you hopes.”
how
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From this reading I now see how fatally I betrayed my quiet, by suffering chimeras to prey upon me in secret; but melancholy shrinks from communication, and I never found a man before to whom I could impart my troubles, though I had been certain of relief.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE PRINCE ENTERS, AND BRINGS A NEW TOPIC “All this,” said the astronomer, “I have often thought, but my reason has been so long subjugated by an uncontrollable and overwhelming idea, that it durst not confide in its own decisions.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE PRINCE ENTERS, AND BRINGS A NEW TOPIC “All this,” said the astronomer, “I have often thought, but my reason has been so long subjugated by an uncontrollable and overwhelming idea, that it durst not confide in its own decisions.
Imlac
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From this reading “Your learning and virtue,” said Imlac, “may justly give you hopes.”
impartverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrt/
transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading I now see how fatally I betrayed my quiet, by suffering chimeras to prey upon me in secret; but melancholy shrinks from communication, and I never found a man before to whom I could impart my troubles, though I had been certain of relief.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PRINCE ENTERS, AND BRINGS A NEW TOPIC “All this,” said the astronomer, “I have often thought, but my reason has been so long subjugated by an uncontrollable and overwhelming idea, that it durst not confide in its own decisions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE PRINCE ENTERS, AND BRINGS A NEW TOPIC “All this,” said the astronomer, “I have often thought, but my reason has been so long subjugated by an uncontrollable and overwhelming idea, that it durst not confide in its own decisions.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PRINCE ENTERS, AND BRINGS A NEW TOPIC “All this,” said the astronomer, “I have often thought, but my reason has been so long subjugated by an uncontrollable and overwhelming idea, that it durst not confide in its own decisions.
justlyadverbUS /ˈdʒʌstli/
with honesty
From this reading “Your learning and virtue,” said Imlac, “may justly give you hopes.”
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading I hope that time and variety will dissipate the gloom that has so long surrounded me, and the latter part of my days will be spent in peace.”
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading “Your learning and virtue,” said Imlac, “may justly give you hopes.”
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE PRINCE ENTERS, AND BRINGS A NEW TOPIC “All this,” said the astronomer, “I have often thought, but my reason has been so long subjugated by an uncontrollable and overwhelming idea, that it durst not confide in its own decisions.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I now see how fatally I betrayed my quiet, by suffering chimeras to prey upon me in secret; but melancholy shrinks from communication, and I never found a man before to whom I could impart my troubles, though I had been certain of relief.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Your learning and virtue,” said Imlac, “may justly give you hopes.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I now see how fatally I betrayed my quiet, by suffering chimeras to prey upon me in secret; but melancholy shrinks from communication, and I never found a man before to whom I could impart my troubles, though I had been certain of relief.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading I now see how fatally I betrayed my quiet, by suffering chimeras to prey upon me in secret; but melancholy shrinks from communication, and I never found a man before to whom I could impart my troubles, though I had been certain of relief.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading I rejoice to find my own sentiments confirmed by yours, who are not easily deceived, and can have no motive or purpose to deceive.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE PRINCE ENTERS, AND BRINGS A NEW TOPIC “All this,” said the astronomer, “I have often thought, but my reason has been so long subjugated by an uncontrollable and overwhelming idea, that it durst not confide in its own decisions.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I now see how fatally I betrayed my quiet, by suffering chimeras to prey upon me in secret; but melancholy shrinks from communication, and I never found a man before to whom I could impart my troubles, though I had been certain of relief.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE PRINCE ENTERS, AND BRINGS A NEW TOPIC “All this,” said the astronomer, “I have often thought, but my reason has been so long subjugated by an uncontrollable and overwhelming idea, that it durst not confide in its own decisions.
not any; not one
From this reading I rejoice to find my own sentiments confirmed by yours, who are not easily deceived, and can have no motive or purpose to deceive.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE PRINCE ENTERS, AND BRINGS A NEW TOPIC “All this,” said the astronomer, “I have often thought, but my reason has been so long subjugated by an uncontrollable and overwhelming idea, that it durst not confide in its own decisions.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I now see how fatally I betrayed my quiet, by suffering chimeras to prey upon me in secret; but melancholy shrinks from communication, and I never found a man before to whom I could impart my troubles, though I had been certain of relief.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I now see how fatally I betrayed my quiet, by suffering chimeras to prey upon me in secret; but melancholy shrinks from communication, and I never found a man before to whom I could impart my troubles, though I had been certain of relief.
many times at short intervals
From this reading THE PRINCE ENTERS, AND BRINGS A NEW TOPIC “All this,” said the astronomer, “I have often thought, but my reason has been so long subjugated by an uncontrollable and overwhelming idea, that it durst not confide in its own decisions.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I rejoice to find my own sentiments confirmed by yours, who are not easily deceived, and can have no motive or purpose to deceive.
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading THE PRINCE ENTERS, AND BRINGS A NEW TOPIC “All this,” said the astronomer, “I have often thought, but my reason has been so long subjugated by an uncontrollable and overwhelming idea, that it durst not confide in its own decisions.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THE PRINCE ENTERS, AND BRINGS A NEW TOPIC “All this,” said the astronomer, “I have often thought, but my reason has been so long subjugated by an uncontrollable and overwhelming idea, that it durst not confide in its own decisions.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I hope that time and variety will dissipate the gloom that has so long surrounded me, and the latter part of my days will be spent in peace.”
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading I hope that time and variety will dissipate the gloom that has so long surrounded me, and the latter part of my days will be spent in peace.”
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading I now see how fatally I betrayed my quiet, by suffering chimeras to prey upon me in secret; but melancholy shrinks from communication, and I never found a man before to whom I could impart my troubles, though I had been certain of relief.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading THE PRINCE ENTERS, AND BRINGS A NEW TOPIC “All this,” said the astronomer, “I have often thought, but my reason has been so long subjugated by an uncontrollable and overwhelming idea, that it durst not confide in its own decisions.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I rejoice to find my own sentiments confirmed by yours, who are not easily deceived, and can have no motive or purpose to deceive.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading I now see how fatally I betrayed my quiet, by suffering chimeras to prey upon me in secret; but melancholy shrinks from communication, and I never found a man before to whom I could impart my troubles, though I had been certain of relief.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading THE PRINCE ENTERS, AND BRINGS A NEW TOPIC “All this,” said the astronomer, “I have often thought, but my reason has been so long subjugated by an uncontrollable and overwhelming idea, that it durst not confide in its own decisions.
rejoiceverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
feel happiness or joy
From this reading I rejoice to find my own sentiments confirmed by yours, who are not easily deceived, and can have no motive or purpose to deceive.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading I now see how fatally I betrayed my quiet, by suffering chimeras to prey upon me in secret; but melancholy shrinks from communication, and I never found a man before to whom I could impart my troubles, though I had been certain of relief.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE PRINCE ENTERS, AND BRINGS A NEW TOPIC “All this,” said the astronomer, “I have often thought, but my reason has been so long subjugated by an uncontrollable and overwhelming idea, that it durst not confide in its own decisions.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading I now see how fatally I betrayed my quiet, by suffering chimeras to prey upon me in secret; but melancholy shrinks from communication, and I never found a man before to whom I could impart my troubles, though I had been certain of relief.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I now see how fatally I betrayed my quiet, by suffering chimeras to prey upon me in secret; but melancholy shrinks from communication, and I never found a man before to whom I could impart my troubles, though I had been certain of relief.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading I rejoice to find my own sentiments confirmed by yours, who are not easily deceived, and can have no motive or purpose to deceive.
shrinksnounUS /ʃrɪŋks/
plural of “shrink” — a physician who specializes in psychiatry
From this reading I now see how fatally I betrayed my quiet, by suffering chimeras to prey upon me in secret; but melancholy shrinks from communication, and I never found a man before to whom I could impart my troubles, though I had been certain of relief.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE PRINCE ENTERS, AND BRINGS A NEW TOPIC “All this,” said the astronomer, “I have often thought, but my reason has been so long subjugated by an uncontrollable and overwhelming idea, that it durst not confide in its own decisions.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading I hope that time and variety will dissipate the gloom that has so long surrounded me, and the latter part of my days will be spent in peace.”
subjugatedadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbdʒəɡeɪtɪd/
reduced to submission
From this reading THE PRINCE ENTERS, AND BRINGS A NEW TOPIC “All this,” said the astronomer, “I have often thought, but my reason has been so long subjugated by an uncontrollable and overwhelming idea, that it durst not confide in its own decisions.
a state of acute pain
From this reading I now see how fatally I betrayed my quiet, by suffering chimeras to prey upon me in secret; but melancholy shrinks from communication, and I never found a man before to whom I could impart my troubles, though I had been certain of relief.
confined on all sides
From this reading I hope that time and variety will dissipate the gloom that has so long surrounded me, and the latter part of my days will be spent in peace.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE PRINCE ENTERS, AND BRINGS A NEW TOPIC “All this,” said the astronomer, “I have often thought, but my reason has been so long subjugated by an uncontrollable and overwhelming idea, that it durst not confide in its own decisions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRINCE ENTERS, AND BRINGS A NEW TOPIC “All this,” said the astronomer, “I have often thought, but my reason has been so long subjugated by an uncontrollable and overwhelming idea, that it durst not confide in its own decisions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE PRINCE ENTERS, AND BRINGS A NEW TOPIC “All this,” said the astronomer, “I have often thought, but my reason has been so long subjugated by an uncontrollable and overwhelming idea, that it durst not confide in its own decisions.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I now see how fatally I betrayed my quiet, by suffering chimeras to prey upon me in secret; but melancholy shrinks from communication, and I never found a man before to whom I could impart my troubles, though I had been certain of relief.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE PRINCE ENTERS, AND BRINGS A NEW TOPIC “All this,” said the astronomer, “I have often thought, but my reason has been so long subjugated by an uncontrollable and overwhelming idea, that it durst not confide in its own decisions.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I hope that time and variety will dissipate the gloom that has so long surrounded me, and the latter part of my days will be spent in peace.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I now see how fatally I betrayed my quiet, by suffering chimeras to prey upon me in secret; but melancholy shrinks from communication, and I never found a man before to whom I could impart my troubles, though I had been certain of relief.
TOPICnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading THE PRINCE ENTERS, AND BRINGS A NEW TOPIC “All this,” said the astronomer, “I have often thought, but my reason has been so long subjugated by an uncontrollable and overwhelming idea, that it durst not confide in its own decisions.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading I now see how fatally I betrayed my quiet, by suffering chimeras to prey upon me in secret; but melancholy shrinks from communication, and I never found a man before to whom I could impart my troubles, though I had been certain of relief.
uncontrollableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈtroʊləbəl/
difficult to solve or alleviate
From this reading THE PRINCE ENTERS, AND BRINGS A NEW TOPIC “All this,” said the astronomer, “I have often thought, but my reason has been so long subjugated by an uncontrollable and overwhelming idea, that it durst not confide in its own decisions.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I now see how fatally I betrayed my quiet, by suffering chimeras to prey upon me in secret; but melancholy shrinks from communication, and I never found a man before to whom I could impart my troubles, though I had been certain of relief.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading I hope that time and variety will dissipate the gloom that has so long surrounded me, and the latter part of my days will be spent in peace.”
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading “Your learning and virtue,” said Imlac, “may justly give you hopes.”
which person or people
From this reading I rejoice to find my own sentiments confirmed by yours, who are not easily deceived, and can have no motive or purpose to deceive.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I now see how fatally I betrayed my quiet, by suffering chimeras to prey upon me in secret; but melancholy shrinks from communication, and I never found a man before to whom I could impart my troubles, though I had been certain of relief.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I hope that time and variety will dissipate the gloom that has so long surrounded me, and the latter part of my days will be spent in peace.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Your learning and virtue,” said Imlac, “may justly give you hopes.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Your learning and virtue,” said Imlac, “may justly give you hopes.”
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading I rejoice to find my own sentiments confirmed by yours, who are not easily deceived, and can have no motive or purpose to deceive.
