accusationsnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃənz/
plural of “accusation” — a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading But he wanted to look at it closely, because he knew he might be mistaken and that it would not do to make any accusations unless he were sure of his ground.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The cap, he was almost sure, was the one his father had worn on the morning he had left home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But he wanted to look at it closely, because he knew he might be mistaken and that it would not do to make any accusations unless he were sure of his ground.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But he wanted to look at it closely, because he knew he might be mistaken and that it would not do to make any accusations unless he were sure of his ground.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading He must ascertain the truth!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But he wanted to look at it closely, because he knew he might be mistaken and that it would not do to make any accusations unless he were sure of his ground.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But he wanted to look at it closely, because he knew he might be mistaken and that it would not do to make any accusations unless he were sure of his ground.
for the reason that
From this reading But he wanted to look at it closely, because he knew he might be mistaken and that it would not do to make any accusations unless he were sure of his ground.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he wanted to look at it closely, because he knew he might be mistaken and that it would not do to make any accusations unless he were sure of his ground.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading The cap, he was almost sure, was the one his father had worn on the morning he had left home.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading But he wanted to look at it closely, because he knew he might be mistaken and that it would not do to make any accusations unless he were sure of his ground.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But he wanted to look at it closely, because he knew he might be mistaken and that it would not do to make any accusations unless he were sure of his ground.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The cap, he was almost sure, was the one his father had worn on the morning he had left home.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading POINTED QUESTIONS Frank thought quickly.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading But he wanted to look at it closely, because he knew he might be mistaken and that it would not do to make any accusations unless he were sure of his ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The cap, he was almost sure, was the one his father had worn on the morning he had left home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He must ascertain the truth!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The cap, he was almost sure, was the one his father had worn on the morning he had left home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The cap, he was almost sure, was the one his father had worn on the morning he had left home.
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From this reading “I’m very thirsty,” he said quickly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But he wanted to look at it closely, because he knew he might be mistaken and that it would not do to make any accusations unless he were sure of his ground.
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 But he wanted to look at it closely, because he knew he might be mistaken and that it would not do to make any accusations unless he were sure of his ground.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The cap, he was almost sure, was the one his father had worn on the morning he had left home.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But he wanted to look at it closely, because he knew he might be mistaken and that it would not do to make any accusations unless he were sure of his ground.
engage in
From this reading But he wanted to look at it closely, because he knew he might be mistaken and that it would not do to make any accusations unless he were sure of his ground.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But he wanted to look at it closely, because he knew he might be mistaken and that it would not do to make any accusations unless he were sure of his ground.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading But he wanted to look at it closely, because he knew he might be mistaken and that it would not do to make any accusations unless he were sure of his ground.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The cap, he was almost sure, was the one his father had worn on the morning he had left home.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He must ascertain the truth!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he wanted to look at it closely, because he knew he might be mistaken and that it would not do to make any accusations unless he were sure of his ground.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But he wanted to look at it closely, because he knew he might be mistaken and that it would not do to make any accusations unless he were sure of his ground.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The cap, he was almost sure, was the one his father had worn on the morning he had left home.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The cap, he was almost sure, was the one his father had worn on the morning he had left home.
having a point
From this reading POINTED QUESTIONS Frank thought quickly.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading POINTED QUESTIONS Frank thought quickly.
with speed
From this reading POINTED QUESTIONS Frank thought quickly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I’m very thirsty,” he said quickly.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The cap, he was almost sure, was the one his father had worn on the morning he had left home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But he wanted to look at it closely, because he knew he might be mistaken and that it would not do to make any accusations unless he were sure of his ground.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He must ascertain the truth!
thirstyadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrsti/
needing moisture
From this reading “I’m very thirsty,” he said quickly.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading POINTED QUESTIONS Frank thought quickly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But he wanted to look at it closely, because he knew he might be mistaken and that it would not do to make any accusations unless he were sure of his ground.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading He must ascertain the truth!
except if; if not
From this reading But he wanted to look at it closely, because he knew he might be mistaken and that it would not do to make any accusations unless he were sure of his ground.
precisely as stated
From this reading “I’m very thirsty,” he said quickly.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading But he wanted to look at it closely, because he knew he might be mistaken and that it would not do to make any accusations unless he were sure of his ground.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The cap, he was almost sure, was the one his father had worn on the morning he had left home.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But he wanted to look at it closely, because he knew he might be mistaken and that it would not do to make any accusations unless he were sure of his ground.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading The cap, he was almost sure, was the one his father had worn on the morning he had left home.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But he wanted to look at it closely, because he knew he might be mistaken and that it would not do to make any accusations unless he were sure of his ground.
