used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "And it is for me," Olive went on, with a solemn look in her brown eyes, "to avenge the death of my guardian.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I am not worried about this surveillance, or whatever they call it, of myself,--it is too absurd to take very seriously.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading I did resort to 'white lies' because Uncle Amos was so unreasonably strict with me, but I've no further need for that sort of thing, and I assure you you will find me absolutely truthful from now on."
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading I am not worried about this surveillance, or whatever they call it, of myself,--it is too absurd to take very seriously.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am not worried about this surveillance, or whatever they call it, of myself,--it is too absurd to take very seriously.
AmosnounUS /ˈeɪməs/
a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading I did resort to 'white lies' because Uncle Amos was so unreasonably strict with me, but I've no further need for that sort of thing, and I assure you you will find me absolutely truthful from now on."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And it is for me," Olive went on, with a solemn look in her brown eyes, "to avenge the death of my guardian.
react verbally
From this reading Of course, I shall not leave the city, and I will answer any questions the police may put to me.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Of course, I shall not leave the city, and I will answer any questions the police may put to me.
make certain of
From this reading I did resort to 'white lies' because Uncle Amos was so unreasonably strict with me, but I've no further need for that sort of thing, and I assure you you will find me absolutely truthful from now on."
avengeverbUS /əˈvendʒ/
take revenge for a perceived wrong
From this reading "And it is for me," Olive went on, with a solemn look in her brown eyes, "to avenge the death of my guardian.
for the reason that
From this reading I did resort to 'white lies' because Uncle Amos was so unreasonably strict with me, but I've no further need for that sort of thing, and I assure you you will find me absolutely truthful from now on."
Brice
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From this reading For, you see, Mr. Brice, the only reason I had for telling falsehoods is a reason no longer.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading "And it is for me," Olive went on, with a solemn look in her brown eyes, "to avenge the death of my guardian.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I did resort to 'white lies' because Uncle Amos was so unreasonably strict with me, but I've no further need for that sort of thing, and I assure you you will find me absolutely truthful from now on."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I am not worried about this surveillance, or whatever they call it, of myself,--it is too absurd to take very seriously.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Of course, I shall not leave the city, and I will answer any questions the police may put to me.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, I shall not leave the city, and I will answer any questions the police may put to me.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading "And it is for me," Olive went on, with a solemn look in her brown eyes, "to avenge the death of my guardian.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did resort to 'white lies' because Uncle Amos was so unreasonably strict with me, but I've no further need for that sort of thing, and I assure you you will find me absolutely truthful from now on."
opinion or judgment
From this reading "And it is for me," Olive went on, with a solemn look in her brown eyes, "to avenge the death of my guardian.
falsehoodsnounUS /ˈfælshʊdz/
plural of “falsehood” — a false statement
From this reading For, you see, Mr. Brice, the only reason I had for telling falsehoods is a reason no longer.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I did resort to 'white lies' because Uncle Amos was so unreasonably strict with me, but I've no further need for that sort of thing, and I assure you you will find me absolutely truthful from now on."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "And it is for me," Olive went on, with a solemn look in her brown eyes, "to avenge the death of my guardian.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I did resort to 'white lies' because Uncle Amos was so unreasonably strict with me, but I've no further need for that sort of thing, and I assure you you will find me absolutely truthful from now on."
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading I did resort to 'white lies' because Uncle Amos was so unreasonably strict with me, but I've no further need for that sort of thing, and I assure you you will find me absolutely truthful from now on."
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading "And it is for me," Olive went on, with a solemn look in her brown eyes, "to avenge the death of my guardian.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For, you see, Mr. Brice, the only reason I had for telling falsehoods is a reason no longer.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "And it is for me," Olive went on, with a solemn look in her brown eyes, "to avenge the death of my guardian.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am not worried about this surveillance, or whatever they call it, of myself,--it is too absurd to take very seriously.
I've
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From this reading I did resort to 'white lies' because Uncle Amos was so unreasonably strict with me, but I've no further need for that sort of thing, and I assure you you will find me absolutely truthful from now on."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "And it is for me," Olive went on, with a solemn look in her brown eyes, "to avenge the death of my guardian.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And it is for me," Olive went on, with a solemn look in her brown eyes, "to avenge the death of my guardian.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "And it is for me," Olive went on, with a solemn look in her brown eyes, "to avenge the death of my guardian.
go away from a place
From this reading Of course, I shall not leave the city, and I will answer any questions the police may put to me.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading I did resort to 'white lies' because Uncle Amos was so unreasonably strict with me, but I've no further need for that sort of thing, and I assure you you will find me absolutely truthful from now on."
for more time
From this reading For, you see, Mr. Brice, the only reason I had for telling falsehoods is a reason no longer.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "And it is for me," Olive went on, with a solemn look in her brown eyes, "to avenge the death of my guardian.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Of course, I shall not leave the city, and I will answer any questions the police may put to me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "And it is for me," Olive went on, with a solemn look in her brown eyes, "to avenge the death of my guardian.
a form of address for a man
From this reading For, you see, Mr. Brice, the only reason I had for telling falsehoods is a reason no longer.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "And it is for me," Olive went on, with a solemn look in her brown eyes, "to avenge the death of my guardian.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I am not worried about this surveillance, or whatever they call it, of myself,--it is too absurd to take very seriously.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading I did resort to 'white lies' because Uncle Amos was so unreasonably strict with me, but I've no further need for that sort of thing, and I assure you you will find me absolutely truthful from now on."
not any; not one
From this reading For, you see, Mr. Brice, the only reason I had for telling falsehoods is a reason no longer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am not worried about this surveillance, or whatever they call it, of myself,--it is too absurd to take very seriously.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I did resort to 'white lies' because Uncle Amos was so unreasonably strict with me, but I've no further need for that sort of thing, and I assure you you will find me absolutely truthful from now on."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "And it is for me," Olive went on, with a solemn look in her brown eyes, "to avenge the death of my guardian.
OliveadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading "And it is for me," Olive went on, with a solemn look in her brown eyes, "to avenge the death of my guardian.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "And it is for me," Olive went on, with a solemn look in her brown eyes, "to avenge the death of my guardian.
and nothing more
From this reading For, you see, Mr. Brice, the only reason I had for telling falsehoods is a reason no longer.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I am not worried about this surveillance, or whatever they call it, of myself,--it is too absurd to take very seriously.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Of course, I shall not leave the city, and I will answer any questions the police may put to me.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Of course, I shall not leave the city, and I will answer any questions the police may put to me.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Of course, I shall not leave the city, and I will answer any questions the police may put to me.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For, you see, Mr. Brice, the only reason I had for telling falsehoods is a reason no longer.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading I did resort to 'white lies' because Uncle Amos was so unreasonably strict with me, but I've no further need for that sort of thing, and I assure you you will find me absolutely truthful from now on."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading For, you see, Mr. Brice, the only reason I had for telling falsehoods is a reason no longer.
in a serious manner
From this reading I am not worried about this surveillance, or whatever they call it, of myself,--it is too absurd to take very seriously.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Of course, I shall not leave the city, and I will answer any questions the police may put to me.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I did resort to 'white lies' because Uncle Amos was so unreasonably strict with me, but I've no further need for that sort of thing, and I assure you you will find me absolutely truthful from now on."
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading "And it is for me," Olive went on, with a solemn look in her brown eyes, "to avenge the death of my guardian.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading I did resort to 'white lies' because Uncle Amos was so unreasonably strict with me, but I've no further need for that sort of thing, and I assure you you will find me absolutely truthful from now on."
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading I did resort to 'white lies' because Uncle Amos was so unreasonably strict with me, but I've no further need for that sort of thing, and I assure you you will find me absolutely truthful from now on."
surveillancenounUS /sərˈveɪləns/
close observation of a person or group (usually by the police)
From this reading I am not worried about this surveillance, or whatever they call it, of myself,--it is too absurd to take very seriously.
carry out
From this reading I am not worried about this surveillance, or whatever they call it, of myself,--it is too absurd to take very seriously.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading For, you see, Mr. Brice, the only reason I had for telling falsehoods is a reason no longer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I did resort to 'white lies' because Uncle Amos was so unreasonably strict with me, but I've no further need for that sort of thing, and I assure you you will find me absolutely truthful from now on."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "And it is for me," Olive went on, with a solemn look in her brown eyes, "to avenge the death of my guardian.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I am not worried about this surveillance, or whatever they call it, of myself,--it is too absurd to take very seriously.
a special situation
From this reading I did resort to 'white lies' because Uncle Amos was so unreasonably strict with me, but I've no further need for that sort of thing, and I assure you you will find me absolutely truthful from now on."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I am not worried about this surveillance, or whatever they call it, of myself,--it is too absurd to take very seriously.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "And it is for me," Olive went on, with a solemn look in her brown eyes, "to avenge the death of my guardian.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I am not worried about this surveillance, or whatever they call it, of myself,--it is too absurd to take very seriously.
truthfuladjectiveUS /ˈtruːθfəl/
expressing or given to expressing the truth
From this reading I did resort to 'white lies' because Uncle Amos was so unreasonably strict with me, but I've no further need for that sort of thing, and I assure you you will find me absolutely truthful from now on."
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading I did resort to 'white lies' because Uncle Amos was so unreasonably strict with me, but I've no further need for that sort of thing, and I assure you you will find me absolutely truthful from now on."
unreasonablyadverbUS /ənˈriːzənəbli/
not in a reasonable or intelligent manner
From this reading I did resort to 'white lies' because Uncle Amos was so unreasonably strict with me, but I've no further need for that sort of thing, and I assure you you will find me absolutely truthful from now on."
precisely as stated
From this reading I am not worried about this surveillance, or whatever they call it, of myself,--it is too absurd to take very seriously.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I did resort to 'white lies' because Uncle Amos was so unreasonably strict with me, but I've no further need for that sort of thing, and I assure you you will find me absolutely truthful from now on."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "And it is for me," Olive went on, with a solemn look in her brown eyes, "to avenge the death of my guardian.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading I am not worried about this surveillance, or whatever they call it, of myself,--it is too absurd to take very seriously.
a Caucasian
From this reading I did resort to 'white lies' because Uncle Amos was so unreasonably strict with me, but I've no further need for that sort of thing, and I assure you you will find me absolutely truthful from now on."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Of course, I shall not leave the city, and I will answer any questions the police may put to me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "And it is for me," Olive went on, with a solemn look in her brown eyes, "to avenge the death of my guardian.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading I am not worried about this surveillance, or whatever they call it, of myself,--it is too absurd to take very seriously.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading For, you see, Mr. Brice, the only reason I had for telling falsehoods is a reason no longer.
