used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Though I hated duplicity, I couldn't see that I had a right to tell him all the truth, or that to do so would be wise.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading If he could be kept, for everybody's sake, from knowing more than he knew already, however much or little that was, it seemed to me that diplomatic action on my part would be justified.
adhereverbUS /ədˈhɪr/
be compatible or in accordance with
From this reading Having made up my mind to adhere, however imperfectly, to the principle that had guided me hitherto, I was obliged to examine my conscience as to what I had said to Mr. Brokenshire.
(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 This I did in the evening, coming to the conclusion that I had told him nothing but the truth, even if it was not all the truth.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading If he could be kept, for everybody's sake, from knowing more than he knew already, however much or little that was, it seemed to me that diplomatic action on my part would be justified.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Having made up my mind to adhere, however imperfectly, to the principle that had guided me hitherto, I was obliged to examine my conscience as to what I had said to Mr. Brokenshire.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Though I hated duplicity, I couldn't see that I had a right to tell him all the truth, or that to do so would be wise.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In the line of diplomatic action I had before all things to inform Mrs. Brokenshire of the visit I had received.
Brokenshire
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From this reading Having made up my mind to adhere, however imperfectly, to the principle that had guided me hitherto, I was obliged to examine my conscience as to what I had said to Mr. Brokenshire.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This I did in the evening, coming to the conclusion that I had told him nothing but the truth, even if it was not all the truth.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading This I did in the evening, coming to the conclusion that I had told him nothing but the truth, even if it was not all the truth.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading This I did in the evening, coming to the conclusion that I had told him nothing but the truth, even if it was not all the truth.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading Having made up my mind to adhere, however imperfectly, to the principle that had guided me hitherto, I was obliged to examine my conscience as to what I had said to Mr. Brokenshire.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If he could be kept, for everybody's sake, from knowing more than he knew already, however much or little that was, it seemed to me that diplomatic action on my part would be justified.
couldn't
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From this reading Though I hated duplicity, I couldn't see that I had a right to tell him all the truth, or that to do so would be wise.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This I did in the evening, coming to the conclusion that I had told him nothing but the truth, even if it was not all the truth.
diplomaticadjectiveUS /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
relating to or characteristic of diplomacy
From this reading If he could be kept, for everybody's sake, from knowing more than he knew already, however much or little that was, it seemed to me that diplomatic action on my part would be justified.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Though I hated duplicity, I couldn't see that I had a right to tell him all the truth, or that to do so would be wise.
duplicitynounUS /duːˈplɪsɪti/
a fraudulent or duplicitous representation
From this reading Though I hated duplicity, I couldn't see that I had a right to tell him all the truth, or that to do so would be wise.
divisible by two
From this reading This I did in the evening, coming to the conclusion that I had told him nothing but the truth, even if it was not all the truth.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading This I did in the evening, coming to the conclusion that I had told him nothing but the truth, even if it was not all the truth.
everybody's
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From this reading If he could be kept, for everybody's sake, from knowing more than he knew already, however much or little that was, it seemed to me that diplomatic action on my part would be justified.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Having made up my mind to adhere, however imperfectly, to the principle that had guided me hitherto, I was obliged to examine my conscience as to what I had said to Mr. Brokenshire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If he could be kept, for everybody's sake, from knowing more than he knew already, however much or little that was, it seemed to me that diplomatic action on my part would be justified.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If he could be kept, for everybody's sake, from knowing more than he knew already, however much or little that was, it seemed to me that diplomatic action on my part would be justified.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading Having made up my mind to adhere, however imperfectly, to the principle that had guided me hitherto, I was obliged to examine my conscience as to what I had said to Mr. Brokenshire.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Having made up my mind to adhere, however imperfectly, to the principle that had guided me hitherto, I was obliged to examine my conscience as to what I had said to Mr. Brokenshire.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Though I hated duplicity, I couldn't see that I had a right to tell him all the truth, or that to do so would be wise.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having made up my mind to adhere, however imperfectly, to the principle that had guided me hitherto, I was obliged to examine my conscience as to what I had said to Mr. Brokenshire.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he could be kept, for everybody's sake, from knowing more than he knew already, however much or little that was, it seemed to me that diplomatic action on my part would be justified.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This I did in the evening, coming to the conclusion that I had told him nothing but the truth, even if it was not all the truth.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Having made up my mind to adhere, however imperfectly, to the principle that had guided me hitherto, I was obliged to examine my conscience as to what I had said to Mr. Brokenshire.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Having made up my mind to adhere, however imperfectly, to the principle that had guided me hitherto, I was obliged to examine my conscience as to what I had said to Mr. Brokenshire.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Having made up my mind to adhere, however imperfectly, to the principle that had guided me hitherto, I was obliged to examine my conscience as to what I had said to Mr. Brokenshire.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This I did in the evening, coming to the conclusion that I had told him nothing but the truth, even if it was not all the truth.
imperfectlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrfɪktli/
in an imperfect or faulty way
From this reading Having made up my mind to adhere, however imperfectly, to the principle that had guided me hitherto, I was obliged to examine my conscience as to what I had said to Mr. Brokenshire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This I did in the evening, coming to the conclusion that I had told him nothing but the truth, even if it was not all the truth.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading In the line of diplomatic action I had before all things to inform Mrs. Brokenshire of the visit I had received.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This I did in the evening, coming to the conclusion that I had told him nothing but the truth, even if it was not all the truth.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading If he could be kept, for everybody's sake, from knowing more than he knew already, however much or little that was, it seemed to me that diplomatic action on my part would be justified.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading If he could be kept, for everybody's sake, from knowing more than he knew already, however much or little that was, it seemed to me that diplomatic action on my part would be justified.
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 If he could be kept, for everybody's sake, from knowing more than he knew already, however much or little that was, it seemed to me that diplomatic action on my part would be justified.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading If he could be kept, for everybody's sake, from knowing more than he knew already, however much or little that was, it seemed to me that diplomatic action on my part would be justified.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In the line of diplomatic action I had before all things to inform Mrs. Brokenshire of the visit I had received.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If he could be kept, for everybody's sake, from knowing more than he knew already, however much or little that was, it seemed to me that diplomatic action on my part would be justified.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Having made up my mind to adhere, however imperfectly, to the principle that had guided me hitherto, I was obliged to examine my conscience as to what I had said to Mr. Brokenshire.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Having made up my mind to adhere, however imperfectly, to the principle that had guided me hitherto, I was obliged to examine my conscience as to what I had said to Mr. Brokenshire.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Having made up my mind to adhere, however imperfectly, to the principle that had guided me hitherto, I was obliged to examine my conscience as to what I had said to Mr. Brokenshire.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If he could be kept, for everybody's sake, from knowing more than he knew already, however much or little that was, it seemed to me that diplomatic action on my part would be justified.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Having made up my mind to adhere, however imperfectly, to the principle that had guided me hitherto, I was obliged to examine my conscience as to what I had said to Mr. Brokenshire.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In the line of diplomatic action I had before all things to inform Mrs. Brokenshire of the visit I had received.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading If he could be kept, for everybody's sake, from knowing more than he knew already, however much or little that was, it seemed to me that diplomatic action on my part would be justified.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Having made up my mind to adhere, however imperfectly, to the principle that had guided me hitherto, I was obliged to examine my conscience as to what I had said to Mr. Brokenshire.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This I did in the evening, coming to the conclusion that I had told him nothing but the truth, even if it was not all the truth.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading This I did in the evening, coming to the conclusion that I had told him nothing but the truth, even if it was not all the truth.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Having made up my mind to adhere, however imperfectly, to the principle that had guided me hitherto, I was obliged to examine my conscience as to what I had said to Mr. Brokenshire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the line of diplomatic action I had before all things to inform Mrs. Brokenshire of the visit I had received.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If he could be kept, for everybody's sake, from knowing more than he knew already, however much or little that was, it seemed to me that diplomatic action on my part would be justified.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Though I hated duplicity, I couldn't see that I had a right to tell him all the truth, or that to do so would be wise.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading If he could be kept, for everybody's sake, from knowing more than he knew already, however much or little that was, it seemed to me that diplomatic action on my part would be justified.
principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading Having made up my mind to adhere, however imperfectly, to the principle that had guided me hitherto, I was obliged to examine my conscience as to what I had said to Mr. Brokenshire.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading In the line of diplomatic action I had before all things to inform Mrs. Brokenshire of the visit I had received.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Though I hated duplicity, I couldn't see that I had a right to tell him all the truth, or that to do so would be wise.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Having made up my mind to adhere, however imperfectly, to the principle that had guided me hitherto, I was obliged to examine my conscience as to what I had said to Mr. Brokenshire.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading If he could be kept, for everybody's sake, from knowing more than he knew already, however much or little that was, it seemed to me that diplomatic action on my part would be justified.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Though I hated duplicity, I couldn't see that I had a right to tell him all the truth, or that to do so would be wise.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading If he could be kept, for everybody's sake, from knowing more than he knew already, however much or little that was, it seemed to me that diplomatic action on my part would be justified.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Though I hated duplicity, I couldn't see that I had a right to tell him all the truth, or that to do so would be wise.
express in words
From this reading Though I hated duplicity, I couldn't see that I had a right to tell him all the truth, or that to do so would be wise.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If he could be kept, for everybody's sake, from knowing more than he knew already, however much or little that was, it seemed to me that diplomatic action on my part would be justified.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Having made up my mind to adhere, however imperfectly, to the principle that had guided me hitherto, I was obliged to examine my conscience as to what I had said to Mr. Brokenshire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Having made up my mind to adhere, however imperfectly, to the principle that had guided me hitherto, I was obliged to examine my conscience as to what I had said to Mr. Brokenshire.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In the line of diplomatic action I had before all things to inform Mrs. Brokenshire of the visit I had received.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This I did in the evening, coming to the conclusion that I had told him nothing but the truth, even if it was not all the truth.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though I hated duplicity, I couldn't see that I had a right to tell him all the truth, or that to do so would be wise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having made up my mind to adhere, however imperfectly, to the principle that had guided me hitherto, I was obliged to examine my conscience as to what I had said to Mr. Brokenshire.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading This I did in the evening, coming to the conclusion that I had told him nothing but the truth, even if it was not all the truth.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading This I did in the evening, coming to the conclusion that I had told him nothing but the truth, even if it was not all the truth.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Having made up my mind to adhere, however imperfectly, to the principle that had guided me hitherto, I was obliged to examine my conscience as to what I had said to Mr. Brokenshire.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading In the line of diplomatic action I had before all things to inform Mrs. Brokenshire of the visit I had received.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Having made up my mind to adhere, however imperfectly, to the principle that had guided me hitherto, I was obliged to examine my conscience as to what I had said to Mr. Brokenshire.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Having made up my mind to adhere, however imperfectly, to the principle that had guided me hitherto, I was obliged to examine my conscience as to what I had said to Mr. Brokenshire.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Though I hated duplicity, I couldn't see that I had a right to tell him all the truth, or that to do so would be wise.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Though I hated duplicity, I couldn't see that I had a right to tell him all the truth, or that to do so would be wise.
