used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Is the treasure to which the impeachment relates, found, a third of it falls to the informer; is the information thus lodged proved to be false, the informer forfeits his head forthwith.
accusationnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/
a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading "I am shattered in mind and body alike; I desire to withdraw the accusation I have made, seeing it in no wise profits the oppressed people in whose interests I lodged it, but rather tends to their further hurt."
equally
From this reading "I am shattered in mind and body alike; I desire to withdraw the accusation I have made, seeing it in no wise profits the oppressed people in whose interests I lodged it, but rather tends to their further hurt."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am shattered in mind and body alike; I desire to withdraw the accusation I have made, seeing it in no wise profits the oppressed people in whose interests I lodged it, but rather tends to their further hurt."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I am shattered in mind and body alike; I desire to withdraw the accusation I have made, seeing it in no wise profits the oppressed people in whose interests I lodged it, but rather tends to their further hurt."
react verbally
From this reading "That avails nothing," was the answer.
avails
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From this reading "That avails nothing," was the answer.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Is the treasure to which the impeachment relates, found, a third of it falls to the informer; is the information thus lodged proved to be false, the informer forfeits his head forthwith.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "The accusation has been presented to the Emperor, and the complainant must justify it.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading "I am shattered in mind and body alike; I desire to withdraw the accusation I have made, seeing it in no wise profits the oppressed people in whose interests I lodged it, but rather tends to their further hurt."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I am shattered in mind and body alike; I desire to withdraw the accusation I have made, seeing it in no wise profits the oppressed people in whose interests I lodged it, but rather tends to their further hurt."
complainantnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnənt/
a person who brings an action in a court of law
From this reading "The accusation has been presented to the Emperor, and the complainant must justify it.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading "I am shattered in mind and body alike; I desire to withdraw the accusation I have made, seeing it in no wise profits the oppressed people in whose interests I lodged it, but rather tends to their further hurt."
eightyadjectiveUS /ˈeɪti/
being ten more than seventy
From this reading When the points in Ráby's indictment had mounted up to eighty, he thought it time to make his protest to the presiding judge:
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading "The accusation has been presented to the Emperor, and the complainant must justify it.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading Is the treasure to which the impeachment relates, found, a third of it falls to the informer; is the information thus lodged proved to be false, the informer forfeits his head forthwith.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading Is the treasure to which the impeachment relates, found, a third of it falls to the informer; is the information thus lodged proved to be false, the informer forfeits his head forthwith.
forfeitsnounUS /ˈfɔːrfɪts/
plural of “forfeit” — something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty
From this reading Is the treasure to which the impeachment relates, found, a third of it falls to the informer; is the information thus lodged proved to be false, the informer forfeits his head forthwith.
forthwithadverbUS /ˈfɔːrˈθwɪθ/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Is the treasure to which the impeachment relates, found, a third of it falls to the informer; is the information thus lodged proved to be false, the informer forfeits his head forthwith.
set up or found
From this reading Is the treasure to which the impeachment relates, found, a third of it falls to the informer; is the information thus lodged proved to be false, the informer forfeits his head forthwith.
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 am shattered in mind and body alike; I desire to withdraw the accusation I have made, seeing it in no wise profits the oppressed people in whose interests I lodged it, but rather tends to their further hurt."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the points in Ráby's indictment had mounted up to eighty, he thought it time to make his protest to the presiding judge:
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The accusation has been presented to the Emperor, and the complainant must justify it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I am shattered in mind and body alike; I desire to withdraw the accusation I have made, seeing it in no wise profits the oppressed people in whose interests I lodged it, but rather tends to their further hurt."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the points in Ráby's indictment had mounted up to eighty, he thought it time to make his protest to the presiding judge:
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Is the treasure to which the impeachment relates, found, a third of it falls to the informer; is the information thus lodged proved to be false, the informer forfeits his head forthwith.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the points in Ráby's indictment had mounted up to eighty, he thought it time to make his protest to the presiding judge:
be the source of pain
From this reading "I am shattered in mind and body alike; I desire to withdraw the accusation I have made, seeing it in no wise profits the oppressed people in whose interests I lodged it, but rather tends to their further hurt."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am shattered in mind and body alike; I desire to withdraw the accusation I have made, seeing it in no wise profits the oppressed people in whose interests I lodged it, but rather tends to their further hurt."
impeachmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈpiːtʃmənt/
a formal document charging a public official with misconduct in office
From this reading Is the treasure to which the impeachment relates, found, a third of it falls to the informer; is the information thus lodged proved to be false, the informer forfeits his head forthwith.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the points in Ráby's indictment had mounted up to eighty, he thought it time to make his protest to the presiding judge:
indictmentnounUS /ˌɪnˈdaɪtmənt/
a formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense
From this reading When the points in Ráby's indictment had mounted up to eighty, he thought it time to make his protest to the presiding judge:
a message received and understood
From this reading Is the treasure to which the impeachment relates, found, a third of it falls to the informer; is the information thus lodged proved to be false, the informer forfeits his head forthwith.
informernounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmər/
one who reveals confidential information in return for money
From this reading Is the treasure to which the impeachment relates, found, a third of it falls to the informer; is the information thus lodged proved to be false, the informer forfeits his head forthwith.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "I am shattered in mind and body alike; I desire to withdraw the accusation I have made, seeing it in no wise profits the oppressed people in whose interests I lodged it, but rather tends to their further hurt."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Is the treasure to which the impeachment relates, found, a third of it falls to the informer; is the information thus lodged proved to be false, the informer forfeits his head forthwith.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When the points in Ráby's indictment had mounted up to eighty, he thought it time to make his protest to the presiding judge:
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading When the points in Ráby's indictment had mounted up to eighty, he thought it time to make his protest to the presiding judge:
justifyverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪ/
show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading "The accusation has been presented to the Emperor, and the complainant must justify it.
lodgedverbUS /lɑːdʒd/
past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading "I am shattered in mind and body alike; I desire to withdraw the accusation I have made, seeing it in no wise profits the oppressed people in whose interests I lodged it, but rather tends to their further hurt."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "I am shattered in mind and body alike; I desire to withdraw the accusation I have made, seeing it in no wise profits the oppressed people in whose interests I lodged it, but rather tends to their further hurt."
engage in
From this reading When the points in Ráby's indictment had mounted up to eighty, he thought it time to make his protest to the presiding judge:
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "I am shattered in mind and body alike; I desire to withdraw the accusation I have made, seeing it in no wise profits the oppressed people in whose interests I lodged it, but rather tends to their further hurt."
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading When the points in Ráby's indictment had mounted up to eighty, he thought it time to make his protest to the presiding judge:
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "The accusation has been presented to the Emperor, and the complainant must justify it.
not any; not one
From this reading "I am shattered in mind and body alike; I desire to withdraw the accusation I have made, seeing it in no wise profits the oppressed people in whose interests I lodged it, but rather tends to their further hurt."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "That avails nothing," was the answer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Is the treasure to which the impeachment relates, found, a third of it falls to the informer; is the information thus lodged proved to be false, the informer forfeits his head forthwith.
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading "I am shattered in mind and body alike; I desire to withdraw the accusation I have made, seeing it in no wise profits the oppressed people in whose interests I lodged it, but rather tends to their further hurt."
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "I am shattered in mind and body alike; I desire to withdraw the accusation I have made, seeing it in no wise profits the oppressed people in whose interests I lodged it, but rather tends to their further hurt."
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading When the points in Ráby's indictment had mounted up to eighty, he thought it time to make his protest to the presiding judge:
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "The accusation has been presented to the Emperor, and the complainant must justify it.
presidingverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading When the points in Ráby's indictment had mounted up to eighty, he thought it time to make his protest to the presiding judge:
profitsnounUS /ˈprɑːfɪts/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading "I am shattered in mind and body alike; I desire to withdraw the accusation I have made, seeing it in no wise profits the oppressed people in whose interests I lodged it, but rather tends to their further hurt."
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading When the points in Ráby's indictment had mounted up to eighty, he thought it time to make his protest to the presiding judge:
established beyond doubt
From this reading Is the treasure to which the impeachment relates, found, a third of it falls to the informer; is the information thus lodged proved to be false, the informer forfeits his head forthwith.
on the contrary
From this reading "I am shattered in mind and body alike; I desire to withdraw the accusation I have made, seeing it in no wise profits the oppressed people in whose interests I lodged it, but rather tends to their further hurt."
relatesverbUS /rɪˈleɪts/
third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Is the treasure to which the impeachment relates, found, a third of it falls to the informer; is the information thus lodged proved to be false, the informer forfeits his head forthwith.
Ráby's
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From this reading When the points in Ráby's indictment had mounted up to eighty, he thought it time to make his protest to the presiding judge:
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "I am shattered in mind and body alike; I desire to withdraw the accusation I have made, seeing it in no wise profits the oppressed people in whose interests I lodged it, but rather tends to their further hurt."
shatteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃætərd/
ruined or disrupted
From this reading "I am shattered in mind and body alike; I desire to withdraw the accusation I have made, seeing it in no wise profits the oppressed people in whose interests I lodged it, but rather tends to their further hurt."
tendsverbUS /tendz/
third-person singular of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading "I am shattered in mind and body alike; I desire to withdraw the accusation I have made, seeing it in no wise profits the oppressed people in whose interests I lodged it, but rather tends to their further hurt."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That avails nothing," was the answer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the points in Ráby's indictment had mounted up to eighty, he thought it time to make his protest to the presiding judge:
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "I am shattered in mind and body alike; I desire to withdraw the accusation I have made, seeing it in no wise profits the oppressed people in whose interests I lodged it, but rather tends to their further hurt."
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Is the treasure to which the impeachment relates, found, a third of it falls to the informer; is the information thus lodged proved to be false, the informer forfeits his head forthwith.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When the points in Ráby's indictment had mounted up to eighty, he thought it time to make his protest to the presiding judge:
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Is the treasure to which the impeachment relates, found, a third of it falls to the informer; is the information thus lodged proved to be false, the informer forfeits his head forthwith.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When the points in Ráby's indictment had mounted up to eighty, he thought it time to make his protest to the presiding judge:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the points in Ráby's indictment had mounted up to eighty, he thought it time to make his protest to the presiding judge:
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Is the treasure to which the impeachment relates, found, a third of it falls to the informer; is the information thus lodged proved to be false, the informer forfeits his head forthwith.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When the points in Ráby's indictment had mounted up to eighty, he thought it time to make his protest to the presiding judge:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That avails nothing," was the answer.
at the time that
From this reading When the points in Ráby's indictment had mounted up to eighty, he thought it time to make his protest to the presiding judge:
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Is the treasure to which the impeachment relates, found, a third of it falls to the informer; is the information thus lodged proved to be false, the informer forfeits his head forthwith.
belonging to which person
From this reading "I am shattered in mind and body alike; I desire to withdraw the accusation I have made, seeing it in no wise profits the oppressed people in whose interests I lodged it, but rather tends to their further hurt."
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading "I am shattered in mind and body alike; I desire to withdraw the accusation I have made, seeing it in no wise profits the oppressed people in whose interests I lodged it, but rather tends to their further hurt."
withdrawverbUS /wɪðˈdrɔː/
pull back or move away or backward
From this reading "I am shattered in mind and body alike; I desire to withdraw the accusation I have made, seeing it in no wise profits the oppressed people in whose interests I lodged it, but rather tends to their further hurt."
