adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And he knew that to surrender her to the police and proclaim her to the world as guilty of such things were tasks beyond his strength; though, to himself, with a touch of wildness in his thoughts, he said that no proved and certain guilt should go unpunished even though his own hand--It was a train of ideas he did not pursue.
actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He told himself that nothing could help poor John Clive, and that any precipitate action on his part might still fatally compromise his plans, which were now so near completion.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He told himself that nothing could help poor John Clive, and that any precipitate action on his part might still fatally compromise his plans, which were now so near completion.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He told himself that nothing could help poor John Clive, and that any precipitate action on his part might still fatally compromise his plans, which were now so near completion.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And he knew that to surrender her to the police and proclaim her to the world as guilty of such things were tasks beyond his strength; though, to himself, with a touch of wildness in his thoughts, he said that no proved and certain guilt should go unpunished even though his own hand--It was a train of ideas he did not pursue.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Dunn knew very well that he ought to give immediate information to the authorities of what had happened.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But his real reason was that he knew that if he came forward he would be very closely questioned, and sooner or later forced to tell the things he knew so terribly involving Ella.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading And he knew that to surrender her to the police and proclaim her to the world as guilty of such things were tasks beyond his strength; though, to himself, with a touch of wildness in his thoughts, he said that no proved and certain guilt should go unpunished even though his own hand--It was a train of ideas he did not pursue.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he did not.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But his real reason was that he knew that if he came forward he would be very closely questioned, and sooner or later forced to tell the things he knew so terribly involving Ella.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading And he knew that to surrender her to the police and proclaim her to the world as guilty of such things were tasks beyond his strength; though, to himself, with a touch of wildness in his thoughts, he said that no proved and certain guilt should go unpunished even though his own hand--It was a train of ideas he did not pursue.
ClivenounUS /klaɪv/
British general and statesman whose victory at Plassey in 1757 strengthened British control of India (1725-1774)
From this reading He told himself that nothing could help poor John Clive, and that any precipitate action on his part might still fatally compromise his plans, which were now so near completion.
closelyadverbUS /ˈkloʊsli/
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading But his real reason was that he knew that if he came forward he would be very closely questioned, and sooner or later forced to tell the things he knew so terribly involving Ella.
completionnounUS /kəmˈpliːʃən/
(American football) a successful forward pass in football
From this reading He told himself that nothing could help poor John Clive, and that any precipitate action on his part might still fatally compromise his plans, which were now so near completion.
compromiseverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading He told himself that nothing could help poor John Clive, and that any precipitate action on his part might still fatally compromise his plans, which were now so near completion.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He told himself that nothing could help poor John Clive, and that any precipitate action on his part might still fatally compromise his plans, which were now so near completion.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But he did not.
Dunn
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From this reading Dunn knew very well that he ought to give immediate information to the authorities of what had happened.
Ella
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From this reading But his real reason was that he knew that if he came forward he would be very closely questioned, and sooner or later forced to tell the things he knew so terribly involving Ella.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading And he knew that to surrender her to the police and proclaim her to the world as guilty of such things were tasks beyond his strength; though, to himself, with a touch of wildness in his thoughts, he said that no proved and certain guilt should go unpunished even though his own hand--It was a train of ideas he did not pursue.
fatallyadverbUS /ˈfeɪtəli/
with fatal consequences or implications
From this reading He told himself that nothing could help poor John Clive, and that any precipitate action on his part might still fatally compromise his plans, which were now so near completion.
forcedadjectiveUS /fɔːrst/
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading But his real reason was that he knew that if he came forward he would be very closely questioned, and sooner or later forced to tell the things he knew so terribly involving Ella.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading But his real reason was that he knew that if he came forward he would be very closely questioned, and sooner or later forced to tell the things he knew so terribly involving Ella.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Dunn knew very well that he ought to give immediate information to the authorities of what had happened.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And he knew that to surrender her to the police and proclaim her to the world as guilty of such things were tasks beyond his strength; though, to himself, with a touch of wildness in his thoughts, he said that no proved and certain guilt should go unpunished even though his own hand--It was a train of ideas he did not pursue.
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading And he knew that to surrender her to the police and proclaim her to the world as guilty of such things were tasks beyond his strength; though, to himself, with a touch of wildness in his thoughts, he said that no proved and certain guilt should go unpunished even though his own hand--It was a train of ideas he did not pursue.
guiltyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪlti/
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading And he knew that to surrender her to the police and proclaim her to the world as guilty of such things were tasks beyond his strength; though, to himself, with a touch of wildness in his thoughts, he said that no proved and certain guilt should go unpunished even though his own hand--It was a train of ideas he did not pursue.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dunn knew very well that he ought to give immediate information to the authorities of what had happened.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading And he knew that to surrender her to the police and proclaim her to the world as guilty of such things were tasks beyond his strength; though, to himself, with a touch of wildness in his thoughts, he said that no proved and certain guilt should go unpunished even though his own hand--It was a train of ideas he did not pursue.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Dunn knew very well that he ought to give immediate information to the authorities of what had happened.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dunn knew very well that he ought to give immediate information to the authorities of what had happened.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He told himself that nothing could help poor John Clive, and that any precipitate action on his part might still fatally compromise his plans, which were now so near completion.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And he knew that to surrender her to the police and proclaim her to the world as guilty of such things were tasks beyond his strength; though, to himself, with a touch of wildness in his thoughts, he said that no proved and certain guilt should go unpunished even though his own hand--It was a train of ideas he did not pursue.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He told himself that nothing could help poor John Clive, and that any precipitate action on his part might still fatally compromise his plans, which were now so near completion.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He told himself that nothing could help poor John Clive, and that any precipitate action on his part might still fatally compromise his plans, which were now so near completion.
ideasnounUS /aɪˈdiːəz/
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And he knew that to surrender her to the police and proclaim her to the world as guilty of such things were tasks beyond his strength; though, to himself, with a touch of wildness in his thoughts, he said that no proved and certain guilt should go unpunished even though his own hand--It was a train of ideas he did not pursue.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But his real reason was that he knew that if he came forward he would be very closely questioned, and sooner or later forced to tell the things he knew so terribly involving Ella.
immediateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːət/
of the present time and place
From this reading Dunn knew very well that he ought to give immediate information to the authorities of what had happened.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And he knew that to surrender her to the police and proclaim her to the world as guilty of such things were tasks beyond his strength; though, to himself, with a touch of wildness in his thoughts, he said that no proved and certain guilt should go unpunished even though his own hand--It was a train of ideas he did not pursue.
informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
a message received and understood
From this reading Dunn knew very well that he ought to give immediate information to the authorities of what had happened.
involvingverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading But his real reason was that he knew that if he came forward he would be very closely questioned, and sooner or later forced to tell the things he knew so terribly involving Ella.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And he knew that to surrender her to the police and proclaim her to the world as guilty of such things were tasks beyond his strength; though, to himself, with a touch of wildness in his thoughts, he said that no proved and certain guilt should go unpunished even though his own hand--It was a train of ideas he did not pursue.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading He told himself that nothing could help poor John Clive, and that any precipitate action on his part might still fatally compromise his plans, which were now so near completion.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Dunn knew very well that he ought to give immediate information to the authorities of what had happened.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading But his real reason was that he knew that if he came forward he would be very closely questioned, and sooner or later forced to tell the things he knew so terribly involving Ella.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He told himself that nothing could help poor John Clive, and that any precipitate action on his part might still fatally compromise his plans, which were now so near completion.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He told himself that nothing could help poor John Clive, and that any precipitate action on his part might still fatally compromise his plans, which were now so near completion.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading And he knew that to surrender her to the police and proclaim her to the world as guilty of such things were tasks beyond his strength; though, to himself, with a touch of wildness in his thoughts, he said that no proved and certain guilt should go unpunished even though his own hand--It was a train of ideas he did not pursue.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he did not.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He told himself that nothing could help poor John Clive, and that any precipitate action on his part might still fatally compromise his plans, which were now so near completion.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He told himself that nothing could help poor John Clive, and that any precipitate action on his part might still fatally compromise his plans, which were now so near completion.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dunn knew very well that he ought to give immediate information to the authorities of what had happened.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He told himself that nothing could help poor John Clive, and that any precipitate action on his part might still fatally compromise his plans, which were now so near completion.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But his real reason was that he knew that if he came forward he would be very closely questioned, and sooner or later forced to tell the things he knew so terribly involving Ella.
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Dunn knew very well that he ought to give immediate information to the authorities of what had happened.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading And he knew that to surrender her to the police and proclaim her to the world as guilty of such things were tasks beyond his strength; though, to himself, with a touch of wildness in his thoughts, he said that no proved and certain guilt should go unpunished even though his own hand--It was a train of ideas he did not pursue.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He told himself that nothing could help poor John Clive, and that any precipitate action on his part might still fatally compromise his plans, which were now so near completion.
plansnounUS /plænz/
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading He told himself that nothing could help poor John Clive, and that any precipitate action on his part might still fatally compromise his plans, which were now so near completion.
policenounUS /pəˈliːs/
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading And he knew that to surrender her to the police and proclaim her to the world as guilty of such things were tasks beyond his strength; though, to himself, with a touch of wildness in his thoughts, he said that no proved and certain guilt should go unpunished even though his own hand--It was a train of ideas he did not pursue.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading He told himself that nothing could help poor John Clive, and that any precipitate action on his part might still fatally compromise his plans, which were now so near completion.
precipitateverbUS /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/
bring about abruptly
From this reading He told himself that nothing could help poor John Clive, and that any precipitate action on his part might still fatally compromise his plans, which were now so near completion.
proclaimverbUS /proʊˈkleɪm/
declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
From this reading And he knew that to surrender her to the police and proclaim her to the world as guilty of such things were tasks beyond his strength; though, to himself, with a touch of wildness in his thoughts, he said that no proved and certain guilt should go unpunished even though his own hand--It was a train of ideas he did not pursue.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading And he knew that to surrender her to the police and proclaim her to the world as guilty of such things were tasks beyond his strength; though, to himself, with a touch of wildness in his thoughts, he said that no proved and certain guilt should go unpunished even though his own hand--It was a train of ideas he did not pursue.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading And he knew that to surrender her to the police and proclaim her to the world as guilty of such things were tasks beyond his strength; though, to himself, with a touch of wildness in his thoughts, he said that no proved and certain guilt should go unpunished even though his own hand--It was a train of ideas he did not pursue.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading But his real reason was that he knew that if he came forward he would be very closely questioned, and sooner or later forced to tell the things he knew so terribly involving Ella.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading But his real reason was that he knew that if he came forward he would be very closely questioned, and sooner or later forced to tell the things he knew so terribly involving Ella.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading But his real reason was that he knew that if he came forward he would be very closely questioned, and sooner or later forced to tell the things he knew so terribly involving Ella.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading And he knew that to surrender her to the police and proclaim her to the world as guilty of such things were tasks beyond his strength; though, to himself, with a touch of wildness in his thoughts, he said that no proved and certain guilt should go unpunished even though his own hand--It was a train of ideas he did not pursue.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And he knew that to surrender her to the police and proclaim her to the world as guilty of such things were tasks beyond his strength; though, to himself, with a touch of wildness in his thoughts, he said that no proved and certain guilt should go unpunished even though his own hand--It was a train of ideas he did not pursue.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He told himself that nothing could help poor John Clive, and that any precipitate action on his part might still fatally compromise his plans, which were now so near completion.
sooneradverbUS /ˈsuːnər/
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading But his real reason was that he knew that if he came forward he would be very closely questioned, and sooner or later forced to tell the things he knew so terribly involving Ella.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading He told himself that nothing could help poor John Clive, and that any precipitate action on his part might still fatally compromise his plans, which were now so near completion.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading And he knew that to surrender her to the police and proclaim her to the world as guilty of such things were tasks beyond his strength; though, to himself, with a touch of wildness in his thoughts, he said that no proved and certain guilt should go unpunished even though his own hand--It was a train of ideas he did not pursue.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And he knew that to surrender her to the police and proclaim her to the world as guilty of such things were tasks beyond his strength; though, to himself, with a touch of wildness in his thoughts, he said that no proved and certain guilt should go unpunished even though his own hand--It was a train of ideas he did not pursue.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading And he knew that to surrender her to the police and proclaim her to the world as guilty of such things were tasks beyond his strength; though, to himself, with a touch of wildness in his thoughts, he said that no proved and certain guilt should go unpunished even though his own hand--It was a train of ideas he did not pursue.
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading And he knew that to surrender her to the police and proclaim her to the world as guilty of such things were tasks beyond his strength; though, to himself, with a touch of wildness in his thoughts, he said that no proved and certain guilt should go unpunished even though his own hand--It was a train of ideas he did not pursue.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading But his real reason was that he knew that if he came forward he would be very closely questioned, and sooner or later forced to tell the things he knew so terribly involving Ella.
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading But his real reason was that he knew that if he came forward he would be very closely questioned, and sooner or later forced to tell the things he knew so terribly involving Ella.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dunn knew very well that he ought to give immediate information to the authorities of what had happened.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dunn knew very well that he ought to give immediate information to the authorities of what had happened.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But his real reason was that he knew that if he came forward he would be very closely questioned, and sooner or later forced to tell the things he knew so terribly involving Ella.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And he knew that to surrender her to the police and proclaim her to the world as guilty of such things were tasks beyond his strength; though, to himself, with a touch of wildness in his thoughts, he said that no proved and certain guilt should go unpunished even though his own hand--It was a train of ideas he did not pursue.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And he knew that to surrender her to the police and proclaim her to the world as guilty of such things were tasks beyond his strength; though, to himself, with a touch of wildness in his thoughts, he said that no proved and certain guilt should go unpunished even though his own hand--It was a train of ideas he did not pursue.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dunn knew very well that he ought to give immediate information to the authorities of what had happened.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He told himself that nothing could help poor John Clive, and that any precipitate action on his part might still fatally compromise his plans, which were now so near completion.
touchverbUS /tʌtʃ/
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading And he knew that to surrender her to the police and proclaim her to the world as guilty of such things were tasks beyond his strength; though, to himself, with a touch of wildness in his thoughts, he said that no proved and certain guilt should go unpunished even though his own hand--It was a train of ideas he did not pursue.
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading And he knew that to surrender her to the police and proclaim her to the world as guilty of such things were tasks beyond his strength; though, to himself, with a touch of wildness in his thoughts, he said that no proved and certain guilt should go unpunished even though his own hand--It was a train of ideas he did not pursue.
unpunishedadjectiveUS /ənˈpʌnɪʃt/
not punished
From this reading And he knew that to surrender her to the police and proclaim her to the world as guilty of such things were tasks beyond his strength; though, to himself, with a touch of wildness in his thoughts, he said that no proved and certain guilt should go unpunished even though his own hand--It was a train of ideas he did not pursue.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Dunn knew very well that he ought to give immediate information to the authorities of what had happened.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But his real reason was that he knew that if he came forward he would be very closely questioned, and sooner or later forced to tell the things he knew so terribly involving Ella.
welladverbUS /wel/
(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 Dunn knew very well that he ought to give immediate information to the authorities of what had happened.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He told himself that nothing could help poor John Clive, and that any precipitate action on his part might still fatally compromise his plans, which were now so near completion.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Dunn knew very well that he ought to give immediate information to the authorities of what had happened.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He told himself that nothing could help poor John Clive, and that any precipitate action on his part might still fatally compromise his plans, which were now so near completion.
wildnessnounUS /ˈwaɪldnəs/
a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
From this reading And he knew that to surrender her to the police and proclaim her to the world as guilty of such things were tasks beyond his strength; though, to himself, with a touch of wildness in his thoughts, he said that no proved and certain guilt should go unpunished even though his own hand--It was a train of ideas he did not pursue.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading And he knew that to surrender her to the police and proclaim her to the world as guilty of such things were tasks beyond his strength; though, to himself, with a touch of wildness in his thoughts, he said that no proved and certain guilt should go unpunished even though his own hand--It was a train of ideas he did not pursue.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading And he knew that to surrender her to the police and proclaim her to the world as guilty of such things were tasks beyond his strength; though, to himself, with a touch of wildness in his thoughts, he said that no proved and certain guilt should go unpunished even though his own hand--It was a train of ideas he did not pursue.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But his real reason was that he knew that if he came forward he would be very closely questioned, and sooner or later forced to tell the things he knew so terribly involving Ella.
