used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Patricia, I have taken a solemn oath.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "I see that you are going to do something for which you will never, never be able to forgive yourself," she said gravely.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He sat down and stared gloomily at her.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The law which I have sworn to uphold is greater than--" He was going to say, "greater than any man's claim for immunity," but she finished the sentence otherwise for him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I see that you are going to do something for which you will never, never be able to forgive yourself," she said gravely.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He sat down and stared gloomily at her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I see that you are going to do something for which you will never, never be able to forgive yourself," she said gravely.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The law which I have sworn to uphold is greater than--" He was going to say, "greater than any man's claim for immunity," but she finished the sentence otherwise for him.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading The law which I have sworn to uphold is greater than--" He was going to say, "greater than any man's claim for immunity," but she finished the sentence otherwise for him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I see that you are going to do something for which you will never, never be able to forgive yourself," she said gravely.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He sat down and stared gloomily at her.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading The law which I have sworn to uphold is greater than--" He was going to say, "greater than any man's claim for immunity," but she finished the sentence otherwise for him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I see that you are going to do something for which you will never, never be able to forgive yourself," she said gravely.
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading "I see that you are going to do something for which you will never, never be able to forgive yourself," she said gravely.
gloomilyadverbUS /ˈɡluːməli/
with gloom
From this reading He sat down and stared gloomily at her.
the act of departing
From this reading "I see that you are going to do something for which you will never, never be able to forgive yourself," she said gravely.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading "I see that you are going to do something for which you will never, never be able to forgive yourself," she said gravely.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The law which I have sworn to uphold is greater than--" He was going to say, "greater than any man's claim for immunity," but she finished the sentence otherwise for him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Patricia, I have taken a solemn oath.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sat down and stared gloomily at her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He sat down and stared gloomily at her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The law which I have sworn to uphold is greater than--" He was going to say, "greater than any man's claim for immunity," but she finished the sentence otherwise for him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I see that you are going to do something for which you will never, never be able to forgive yourself," she said gravely.
immunitynounUS /ˌɪˈmjuːnəti/
the state of not being susceptible
From this reading The law which I have sworn to uphold is greater than--" He was going to say, "greater than any man's claim for immunity," but she finished the sentence otherwise for him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The law which I have sworn to uphold is greater than--" He was going to say, "greater than any man's claim for immunity," but she finished the sentence otherwise for him.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading The law which I have sworn to uphold is greater than--" He was going to say, "greater than any man's claim for immunity," but she finished the sentence otherwise for him.
engage in
From this reading "You are going to make use of those papers?"
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The law which I have sworn to uphold is greater than--" He was going to say, "greater than any man's claim for immunity," but she finished the sentence otherwise for him.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I see that you are going to do something for which you will never, never be able to forgive yourself," she said gravely.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading "Patricia, I have taken a solemn oath.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You are going to make use of those papers?"
in other respects or ways
From this reading The law which I have sworn to uphold is greater than--" He was going to say, "greater than any man's claim for immunity," but she finished the sentence otherwise for him.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading "You are going to make use of those papers?"
Patricia
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From this reading "Patricia, I have taken a solemn oath.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I see that you are going to do something for which you will never, never be able to forgive yourself," she said gravely.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He sat down and stared gloomily at her.
express in words
From this reading The law which I have sworn to uphold is greater than--" He was going to say, "greater than any man's claim for immunity," but she finished the sentence otherwise for him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I see that you are going to do something for which you will never, never be able to forgive yourself," she said gravely.
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading The law which I have sworn to uphold is greater than--" He was going to say, "greater than any man's claim for immunity," but she finished the sentence otherwise for him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I see that you are going to do something for which you will never, never be able to forgive yourself," she said gravely.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading "Patricia, I have taken a solemn oath.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "I see that you are going to do something for which you will never, never be able to forgive yourself," she said gravely.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He sat down and stared gloomily at her.
swornadjectiveUS /swɔːrn/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading The law which I have sworn to uphold is greater than--" He was going to say, "greater than any man's claim for immunity," but she finished the sentence otherwise for him.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "Patricia, I have taken a solemn oath.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The law which I have sworn to uphold is greater than--" He was going to say, "greater than any man's claim for immunity," but she finished the sentence otherwise for him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I see that you are going to do something for which you will never, never be able to forgive yourself," she said gravely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The law which I have sworn to uphold is greater than--" He was going to say, "greater than any man's claim for immunity," but she finished the sentence otherwise for him.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "You are going to make use of those papers?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I see that you are going to do something for which you will never, never be able to forgive yourself," she said gravely.
upholdverbUS /əpˈhoʊld/
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading The law which I have sworn to uphold is greater than--" He was going to say, "greater than any man's claim for immunity," but she finished the sentence otherwise for him.
the act of using
From this reading "You are going to make use of those papers?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The law which I have sworn to uphold is greater than--" He was going to say, "greater than any man's claim for immunity," but she finished the sentence otherwise for him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I see that you are going to do something for which you will never, never be able to forgive yourself," she said gravely.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I see that you are going to do something for which you will never, never be able to forgive yourself," she said gravely.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I see that you are going to do something for which you will never, never be able to forgive yourself," she said gravely.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "I see that you are going to do something for which you will never, never be able to forgive yourself," she said gravely.
