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From this reading "What I am now about to write is set forth by me so that the true circumstances connected with the 'Hansom Cab Tragedy,' which took place in Melbourne in 18--, may be known.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I owe a confession, particularly to Brian Fitzgerald, seeing that he was accused of the crime.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "What I am now about to write is set forth by me so that the true circumstances connected with the 'Hansom Cab Tragedy,' which took place in Melbourne in 18--, may be known.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading In order to account for the murder of Oliver Whyte, I must go back to the beginning of my life in this colony, and show how the series of events began which culminated in the committal of the crime.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading I owe a confession, particularly to Brian Fitzgerald, seeing that he was accused of the crime.
acquaintedadjectiveUS /əˈkweɪntɪd/
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Although I know he was rightfully acquitted of the charge, yet I wish him to know all about the case, though I am convinced, from his altered demeanour towards me, that he is better acquainted with it than he chooses to confess.
acquittedadjectiveUS /əˈkwɪtɪd/
declared not guilty of a specific offense or crime; legally blameless
From this reading Although I know he was rightfully acquitted of the charge, yet I wish him to know all about the case, though I am convinced, from his altered demeanour towards me, that he is better acquainted with it than he chooses to confess.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Although I know he was rightfully acquitted of the charge, yet I wish him to know all about the case, though I am convinced, from his altered demeanour towards me, that he is better acquainted with it than he chooses to confess.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading Although I know he was rightfully acquitted of the charge, yet I wish him to know all about the case, though I am convinced, from his altered demeanour towards me, that he is better acquainted with it than he chooses to confess.
AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although I know he was rightfully acquitted of the charge, yet I wish him to know all about the case, though I am convinced, from his altered demeanour towards me, that he is better acquainted with it than he chooses to confess.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "What I am now about to write is set forth by me so that the true circumstances connected with the 'Hansom Cab Tragedy,' which took place in Melbourne in 18--, may be known.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In order to account for the murder of Oliver Whyte, I must go back to the beginning of my life in this colony, and show how the series of events began which culminated in the committal of the crime.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In order to account for the murder of Oliver Whyte, I must go back to the beginning of my life in this colony, and show how the series of events began which culminated in the committal of the crime.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "What I am now about to write is set forth by me so that the true circumstances connected with the 'Hansom Cab Tragedy,' which took place in Melbourne in 18--, may be known.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In order to account for the murder of Oliver Whyte, I must go back to the beginning of my life in this colony, and show how the series of events began which culminated in the committal of the crime.
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading In order to account for the murder of Oliver Whyte, I must go back to the beginning of my life in this colony, and show how the series of events began which culminated in the committal of the crime.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Although I know he was rightfully acquitted of the charge, yet I wish him to know all about the case, though I am convinced, from his altered demeanour towards me, that he is better acquainted with it than he chooses to confess.
Brian
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From this reading I owe a confession, particularly to Brian Fitzgerald, seeing that he was accused of the crime.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "What I am now about to write is set forth by me so that the true circumstances connected with the 'Hansom Cab Tragedy,' which took place in Melbourne in 18--, may be known.
CabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading "What I am now about to write is set forth by me so that the true circumstances connected with the 'Hansom Cab Tragedy,' which took place in Melbourne in 18--, may be known.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading Although I know he was rightfully acquitted of the charge, yet I wish him to know all about the case, though I am convinced, from his altered demeanour towards me, that he is better acquainted with it than he chooses to confess.
chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Although I know he was rightfully acquitted of the charge, yet I wish him to know all about the case, though I am convinced, from his altered demeanour towards me, that he is better acquainted with it than he chooses to confess.
choosesverbUS /ˈtʃuːzəz/
third-person singular of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Although I know he was rightfully acquitted of the charge, yet I wish him to know all about the case, though I am convinced, from his altered demeanour towards me, that he is better acquainted with it than he chooses to confess.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "What I am now about to write is set forth by me so that the true circumstances connected with the 'Hansom Cab Tragedy,' which took place in Melbourne in 18--, may be known.
colonynounUS /ˈkɑːləni/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading In order to account for the murder of Oliver Whyte, I must go back to the beginning of my life in this colony, and show how the series of events began which culminated in the committal of the crime.
committalnounUS /kəˈmɪtəl/
the official act of consigning a person to confinement (as in a prison or mental hospital)
From this reading In order to account for the murder of Oliver Whyte, I must go back to the beginning of my life in this colony, and show how the series of events began which culminated in the committal of the crime.
confessverbUS /kənˈfes/
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Although I know he was rightfully acquitted of the charge, yet I wish him to know all about the case, though I am convinced, from his altered demeanour towards me, that he is better acquainted with it than he chooses to confess.
CONFESSIONnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading THE CONFESSION.
connectedadjectiveUS /kəˈnektɪd/
being joined in close association
From this reading "What I am now about to write is set forth by me so that the true circumstances connected with the 'Hansom Cab Tragedy,' which took place in Melbourne in 18--, may be known.
convincedadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnst/
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Although I know he was rightfully acquitted of the charge, yet I wish him to know all about the case, though I am convinced, from his altered demeanour towards me, that he is better acquainted with it than he chooses to confess.
crimenounUS /kraɪm/
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading I owe a confession, particularly to Brian Fitzgerald, seeing that he was accused of the crime.
culminatedverbUS /ˈkʌlməneɪtɪd/
past form of “culminate” — end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage
From this reading In order to account for the murder of Oliver Whyte, I must go back to the beginning of my life in this colony, and show how the series of events began which culminated in the committal of the crime.
demeanournounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading Although I know he was rightfully acquitted of the charge, yet I wish him to know all about the case, though I am convinced, from his altered demeanour towards me, that he is better acquainted with it than he chooses to confess.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading In order to account for the murder of Oliver Whyte, I must go back to the beginning of my life in this colony, and show how the series of events began which culminated in the committal of the crime.
FitzgeraldnounUS /fɪtsˈdʒerəld/
English poet remembered primarily for his free translation of the poetry of Omar Khayyam (1809-1883)
From this reading I owe a confession, particularly to Brian Fitzgerald, seeing that he was accused of the crime.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In order to account for the murder of Oliver Whyte, I must go back to the beginning of my life in this colony, and show how the series of events began which culminated in the committal of the crime.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "What I am now about to write is set forth by me so that the true circumstances connected with the 'Hansom Cab Tragedy,' which took place in Melbourne in 18--, may be known.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Although I know he was rightfully acquitted of the charge, yet I wish him to know all about the case, though I am convinced, from his altered demeanour towards me, that he is better acquainted with it than he chooses to confess.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In order to account for the murder of Oliver Whyte, I must go back to the beginning of my life in this colony, and show how the series of events began which culminated in the committal of the crime.
HansomnounUS /ˈhænsəm/
a two-wheeled horse-drawn covered carriage with the driver's seat above and behind the passengers
From this reading "What I am now about to write is set forth by me so that the true circumstances connected with the 'Hansom Cab Tragedy,' which took place in Melbourne in 18--, may be known.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I owe a confession, particularly to Brian Fitzgerald, seeing that he was accused of the crime.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Although I know he was rightfully acquitted of the charge, yet I wish him to know all about the case, though I am convinced, from his altered demeanour towards me, that he is better acquainted with it than he chooses to confess.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Although I know he was rightfully acquitted of the charge, yet I wish him to know all about the case, though I am convinced, from his altered demeanour towards me, that he is better acquainted with it than he chooses to confess.
how
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From this reading In order to account for the murder of Oliver Whyte, I must go back to the beginning of my life in this colony, and show how the series of events began which culminated in the committal of the crime.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "What I am now about to write is set forth by me so that the true circumstances connected with the 'Hansom Cab Tragedy,' which took place in Melbourne in 18--, may be known.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "What I am now about to write is set forth by me so that the true circumstances connected with the 'Hansom Cab Tragedy,' which took place in Melbourne in 18--, may be known.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What I am now about to write is set forth by me so that the true circumstances connected with the 'Hansom Cab Tragedy,' which took place in Melbourne in 18--, may be known.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although I know he was rightfully acquitted of the charge, yet I wish him to know all about the case, though I am convinced, from his altered demeanour towards me, that he is better acquainted with it than he chooses to confess.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Although I know he was rightfully acquitted of the charge, yet I wish him to know all about the case, though I am convinced, from his altered demeanour towards me, that he is better acquainted with it than he chooses to confess.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading "What I am now about to write is set forth by me so that the true circumstances connected with the 'Hansom Cab Tragedy,' which took place in Melbourne in 18--, may be known.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In order to account for the murder of Oliver Whyte, I must go back to the beginning of my life in this colony, and show how the series of events began which culminated in the committal of the crime.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "What I am now about to write is set forth by me so that the true circumstances connected with the 'Hansom Cab Tragedy,' which took place in Melbourne in 18--, may be known.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "What I am now about to write is set forth by me so that the true circumstances connected with the 'Hansom Cab Tragedy,' which took place in Melbourne in 18--, may be known.
MelbournenounUS /ˈmelbərn/
a resort town in east central Florida
From this reading "What I am now about to write is set forth by me so that the true circumstances connected with the 'Hansom Cab Tragedy,' which took place in Melbourne in 18--, may be known.
murderverbUS /ˈmɜːrdər/
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading In order to account for the murder of Oliver Whyte, I must go back to the beginning of my life in this colony, and show how the series of events began which culminated in the committal of the crime.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading In order to account for the murder of Oliver Whyte, I must go back to the beginning of my life in this colony, and show how the series of events began which culminated in the committal of the crime.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In order to account for the murder of Oliver Whyte, I must go back to the beginning of my life in this colony, and show how the series of events began which culminated in the committal of the crime.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "What I am now about to write is set forth by me so that the true circumstances connected with the 'Hansom Cab Tragedy,' which took place in Melbourne in 18--, may be known.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I owe a confession, particularly to Brian Fitzgerald, seeing that he was accused of the crime.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading In order to account for the murder of Oliver Whyte, I must go back to the beginning of my life in this colony, and show how the series of events began which culminated in the committal of the crime.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order to account for the murder of Oliver Whyte, I must go back to the beginning of my life in this colony, and show how the series of events began which culminated in the committal of the crime.
oweverbUS /oʊ/
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading I owe a confession, particularly to Brian Fitzgerald, seeing that he was accused of the crime.
particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading I owe a confession, particularly to Brian Fitzgerald, seeing that he was accused of the crime.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "What I am now about to write is set forth by me so that the true circumstances connected with the 'Hansom Cab Tragedy,' which took place in Melbourne in 18--, may be known.
rightfullyadverbUS /ˈraɪtfəli/
by right
From this reading Although I know he was rightfully acquitted of the charge, yet I wish him to know all about the case, though I am convinced, from his altered demeanour towards me, that he is better acquainted with it than he chooses to confess.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading I owe a confession, particularly to Brian Fitzgerald, seeing that he was accused of the crime.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading In order to account for the murder of Oliver Whyte, I must go back to the beginning of my life in this colony, and show how the series of events began which culminated in the committal of the crime.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "What I am now about to write is set forth by me so that the true circumstances connected with the 'Hansom Cab Tragedy,' which took place in Melbourne in 18--, may be known.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In order to account for the murder of Oliver Whyte, I must go back to the beginning of my life in this colony, and show how the series of events began which culminated in the committal of the crime.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "What I am now about to write is set forth by me so that the true circumstances connected with the 'Hansom Cab Tragedy,' which took place in Melbourne in 18--, may be known.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Although I know he was rightfully acquitted of the charge, yet I wish him to know all about the case, though I am convinced, from his altered demeanour towards me, that he is better acquainted with it than he chooses to confess.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What I am now about to write is set forth by me so that the true circumstances connected with the 'Hansom Cab Tragedy,' which took place in Melbourne in 18--, may be known.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONFESSION.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In order to account for the murder of Oliver Whyte, I must go back to the beginning of my life in this colony, and show how the series of events began which culminated in the committal of the crime.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although I know he was rightfully acquitted of the charge, yet I wish him to know all about the case, though I am convinced, from his altered demeanour towards me, that he is better acquainted with it than he chooses to confess.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "What I am now about to write is set forth by me so that the true circumstances connected with the 'Hansom Cab Tragedy,' which took place in Melbourne in 18--, may be known.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "What I am now about to write is set forth by me so that the true circumstances connected with the 'Hansom Cab Tragedy,' which took place in Melbourne in 18--, may be known.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading Although I know he was rightfully acquitted of the charge, yet I wish him to know all about the case, though I am convinced, from his altered demeanour towards me, that he is better acquainted with it than he chooses to confess.
TragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading "What I am now about to write is set forth by me so that the true circumstances connected with the 'Hansom Cab Tragedy,' which took place in Melbourne in 18--, may be known.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "What I am now about to write is set forth by me so that the true circumstances connected with the 'Hansom Cab Tragedy,' which took place in Melbourne in 18--, may be known.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I owe a confession, particularly to Brian Fitzgerald, seeing that he was accused of the crime.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What I am now about to write is set forth by me so that the true circumstances connected with the 'Hansom Cab Tragedy,' which took place in Melbourne in 18--, may be known.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "What I am now about to write is set forth by me so that the true circumstances connected with the 'Hansom Cab Tragedy,' which took place in Melbourne in 18--, may be known.
Whyte
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From this reading In order to account for the murder of Oliver Whyte, I must go back to the beginning of my life in this colony, and show how the series of events began which culminated in the committal of the crime.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Although I know he was rightfully acquitted of the charge, yet I wish him to know all about the case, though I am convinced, from his altered demeanour towards me, that he is better acquainted with it than he chooses to confess.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "What I am now about to write is set forth by me so that the true circumstances connected with the 'Hansom Cab Tragedy,' which took place in Melbourne in 18--, may be known.
writeverbUS /raɪt/
produce a literary work
From this reading "What I am now about to write is set forth by me so that the true circumstances connected with the 'Hansom Cab Tragedy,' which took place in Melbourne in 18--, may be known.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Although I know he was rightfully acquitted of the charge, yet I wish him to know all about the case, though I am convinced, from his altered demeanour towards me, that he is better acquainted with it than he chooses to confess.
