(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I wish I were able to feel that you were not personally interested in your charges proving to be true.
accusernounUS /əˈkjuːzər/
someone who imputes guilt or blame
From this reading "I ask you all these questions, Dangle," said the doctor, when he had brought this chapter of history up to date, "because it seems to me you are Rollitt's chief accuser in this matter.
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading That, of course, does not affect the case, as far as Rollitt is concerned.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "But I met him at Fisher's door that afternoon," said Dangle, determined to make the most of his strong points.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The evidence against him is merely conjecture, so far."
(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 "I ask you all these questions, Dangle," said the doctor, when he had brought this chapter of history up to date, "because it seems to me you are Rollitt's chief accuser in this matter.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I ask you all these questions, Dangle," said the doctor, when he had brought this chapter of history up to date, "because it seems to me you are Rollitt's chief accuser in this matter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That, of course, does not affect the case, as far as Rollitt is concerned.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "I ask you all these questions, Dangle," said the doctor, when he had brought this chapter of history up to date, "because it seems to me you are Rollitt's chief accuser in this matter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "But I met him at Fisher's door that afternoon," said Dangle, determined to make the most of his strong points.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I wish I were able to feel that you were not personally interested in your charges proving to be true.
for the reason that
From this reading "I ask you all these questions, Dangle," said the doctor, when he had brought this chapter of history up to date, "because it seems to me you are Rollitt's chief accuser in this matter.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "I ask you all these questions, Dangle," said the doctor, when he had brought this chapter of history up to date, "because it seems to me you are Rollitt's chief accuser in this matter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But I met him at Fisher's door that afternoon," said Dangle, determined to make the most of his strong points.
an occurrence of something
From this reading That, of course, does not affect the case, as far as Rollitt is concerned.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading "I ask you all these questions, Dangle," said the doctor, when he had brought this chapter of history up to date, "because it seems to me you are Rollitt's chief accuser in this matter.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading I wish I were able to feel that you were not personally interested in your charges proving to be true.
a person who is in charge
From this reading "I ask you all these questions, Dangle," said the doctor, when he had brought this chapter of history up to date, "because it seems to me you are Rollitt's chief accuser in this matter.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading That, of course, does not affect the case, as far as Rollitt is concerned.
conjecturenounUS /kənˈdʒektʃər/
a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading The evidence against him is merely conjecture, so far."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading That, of course, does not affect the case, as far as Rollitt is concerned.
DangleverbUS /ˈdæŋɡəl/
hang freely
From this reading "I ask you all these questions, Dangle," said the doctor, when he had brought this chapter of history up to date, "because it seems to me you are Rollitt's chief accuser in this matter.
the specified day of the month
From this reading "I ask you all these questions, Dangle," said the doctor, when he had brought this chapter of history up to date, "because it seems to me you are Rollitt's chief accuser in this matter.
characterized by great determination
From this reading "But I met him at Fisher's door that afternoon," said Dangle, determined to make the most of his strong points.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "I ask you all these questions, Dangle," said the doctor, when he had brought this chapter of history up to date, "because it seems to me you are Rollitt's chief accuser in this matter.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That, of course, does not affect the case, as far as Rollitt is concerned.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "But I met him at Fisher's door that afternoon," said Dangle, determined to make the most of his strong points.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The evidence against him is merely conjecture, so far."
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading That, of course, does not affect the case, as far as Rollitt is concerned.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I wish I were able to feel that you were not personally interested in your charges proving to be true.
Fisher'snounUS /ˈfɪʃərz/
possessive form of “fisher” — someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading "But I met him at Fisher's door that afternoon," said Dangle, determined to make the most of his strong points.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I ask you all these questions, Dangle," said the doctor, when he had brought this chapter of history up to date, "because it seems to me you are Rollitt's chief accuser in this matter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I ask you all these questions, Dangle," said the doctor, when he had brought this chapter of history up to date, "because it seems to me you are Rollitt's chief accuser in this matter.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The evidence against him is merely conjecture, so far."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "But I met him at Fisher's door that afternoon," said Dangle, determined to make the most of his strong points.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading "I ask you all these questions, Dangle," said the doctor, when he had brought this chapter of history up to date, "because it seems to me you are Rollitt's chief accuser in this matter.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I ask you all these questions, Dangle," said the doctor, when he had brought this chapter of history up to date, "because it seems to me you are Rollitt's chief accuser in this matter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I ask you all these questions, Dangle," said the doctor, when he had brought this chapter of history up to date, "because it seems to me you are Rollitt's chief accuser in this matter.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading I wish I were able to feel that you were not personally interested in your charges proving to be true.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That, of course, does not affect the case, as far as Rollitt is concerned.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I ask you all these questions, Dangle," said the doctor, when he had brought this chapter of history up to date, "because it seems to me you are Rollitt's chief accuser in this matter.
engage in
From this reading "But I met him at Fisher's door that afternoon," said Dangle, determined to make the most of his strong points.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "I ask you all these questions, Dangle," said the doctor, when he had brought this chapter of history up to date, "because it seems to me you are Rollitt's chief accuser in this matter.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I ask you all these questions, Dangle," said the doctor, when he had brought this chapter of history up to date, "because it seems to me you are Rollitt's chief accuser in this matter.
and nothing more
From this reading The evidence against him is merely conjecture, so far."
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading "But I met him at Fisher's door that afternoon," said Dangle, determined to make the most of his strong points.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "But I met him at Fisher's door that afternoon," said Dangle, determined to make the most of his strong points.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I wish I were able to feel that you were not personally interested in your charges proving to be true.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I ask you all these questions, Dangle," said the doctor, when he had brought this chapter of history up to date, "because it seems to me you are Rollitt's chief accuser in this matter.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading I wish I were able to feel that you were not personally interested in your charges proving to be true.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "But I met him at Fisher's door that afternoon," said Dangle, determined to make the most of his strong points.
provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading I wish I were able to feel that you were not personally interested in your charges proving to be true.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading "I ask you all these questions, Dangle," said the doctor, when he had brought this chapter of history up to date, "because it seems to me you are Rollitt's chief accuser in this matter.
Rollitt
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From this reading That, of course, does not affect the case, as far as Rollitt is concerned.
Rollitt's
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From this reading "I ask you all these questions, Dangle," said the doctor, when he had brought this chapter of history up to date, "because it seems to me you are Rollitt's chief accuser in this matter.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I ask you all these questions, Dangle," said the doctor, when he had brought this chapter of history up to date, "because it seems to me you are Rollitt's chief accuser in this matter.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "I ask you all these questions, Dangle," said the doctor, when he had brought this chapter of history up to date, "because it seems to me you are Rollitt's chief accuser in this matter.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The evidence against him is merely conjecture, so far."
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "But I met him at Fisher's door that afternoon," said Dangle, determined to make the most of his strong points.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I wish I were able to feel that you were not personally interested in your charges proving to be true.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I ask you all these questions, Dangle," said the doctor, when he had brought this chapter of history up to date, "because it seems to me you are Rollitt's chief accuser in this matter.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "I ask you all these questions, Dangle," said the doctor, when he had brought this chapter of history up to date, "because it seems to me you are Rollitt's chief accuser in this matter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I ask you all these questions, Dangle," said the doctor, when he had brought this chapter of history up to date, "because it seems to me you are Rollitt's chief accuser in this matter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I ask you all these questions, Dangle," said the doctor, when he had brought this chapter of history up to date, "because it seems to me you are Rollitt's chief accuser in this matter.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading I wish I were able to feel that you were not personally interested in your charges proving to be true.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I ask you all these questions, Dangle," said the doctor, when he had brought this chapter of history up to date, "because it seems to me you are Rollitt's chief accuser in this matter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I wish I were able to feel that you were not personally interested in your charges proving to be true.
at the time that
From this reading "I ask you all these questions, Dangle," said the doctor, when he had brought this chapter of history up to date, "because it seems to me you are Rollitt's chief accuser in this matter.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I wish I were able to feel that you were not personally interested in your charges proving to be true.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I ask you all these questions, Dangle," said the doctor, when he had brought this chapter of history up to date, "because it seems to me you are Rollitt's chief accuser in this matter.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I wish I were able to feel that you were not personally interested in your charges proving to be true.
