the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "'I am innocent!'
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Ask me to cut off my hand, or place it in the burning fire, among the live coals; but ask me not to touch that bloody body, for pity's sake!'
appealsnounUS /əˈpiːlz/
plural of “appeal” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading "My appeals were vain; they only served to confirm the prepossessions of my hearers that I was guilty.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Ask me to cut off my hand, or place it in the burning fire, among the live coals; but ask me not to touch that bloody body, for pity's sake!'
bloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading Ask me to cut off my hand, or place it in the burning fire, among the live coals; but ask me not to touch that bloody body, for pity's sake!'
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Ask me to cut off my hand, or place it in the burning fire, among the live coals; but ask me not to touch that bloody body, for pity's sake!'
the act of burning something
From this reading Ask me to cut off my hand, or place it in the burning fire, among the live coals; but ask me not to touch that bloody body, for pity's sake!'
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ask me to cut off my hand, or place it in the burning fire, among the live coals; but ask me not to touch that bloody body, for pity's sake!'
coalsnounUS /koʊlz/
plural of “coal” — fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading Ask me to cut off my hand, or place it in the burning fire, among the live coals; but ask me not to touch that bloody body, for pity's sake!'
confirmverbUS /kənˈfɜːrm/
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading "My appeals were vain; they only served to confirm the prepossessions of my hearers that I was guilty.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading I cried; 'God knows I am innocent!
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Ask me to cut off my hand, or place it in the burning fire, among the live coals; but ask me not to touch that bloody body, for pity's sake!'
start firing a weapon
From this reading Ask me to cut off my hand, or place it in the burning fire, among the live coals; but ask me not to touch that bloody body, for pity's sake!'
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ask me to cut off my hand, or place it in the burning fire, among the live coals; but ask me not to touch that bloody body, for pity's sake!'
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading I know nothing of this foul murder.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading I cried; 'God knows I am innocent!
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading "My appeals were vain; they only served to confirm the prepossessions of my hearers that I was guilty.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Ask me to cut off my hand, or place it in the burning fire, among the live coals; but ask me not to touch that bloody body, for pity's sake!'
hearersnounUS /ˈhiːrərz/
plural of “hearer” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading "My appeals were vain; they only served to confirm the prepossessions of my hearers that I was guilty.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "'I am innocent!'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ask me to cut off my hand, or place it in the burning fire, among the live coals; but ask me not to touch that bloody body, for pity's sake!'
free from evil or guilt
From this reading "'I am innocent!'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ask me to cut off my hand, or place it in the burning fire, among the live coals; but ask me not to touch that bloody body, for pity's sake!'
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know nothing of this foul murder.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading I cried; 'God knows I am innocent!
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Ask me to cut off my hand, or place it in the burning fire, among the live coals; but ask me not to touch that bloody body, for pity's sake!'
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ask me to cut off my hand, or place it in the burning fire, among the live coals; but ask me not to touch that bloody body, for pity's sake!'
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading I know nothing of this foul murder.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Ask me to cut off my hand, or place it in the burning fire, among the live coals; but ask me not to touch that bloody body, for pity's sake!'
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ask me to cut off my hand, or place it in the burning fire, among the live coals; but ask me not to touch that bloody body, for pity's sake!'
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I know nothing of this foul murder.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I know nothing of this foul murder.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Ask me to cut off my hand, or place it in the burning fire, among the live coals; but ask me not to touch that bloody body, for pity's sake!'
and nothing more
From this reading "My appeals were vain; they only served to confirm the prepossessions of my hearers that I was guilty.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Ask me to cut off my hand, or place it in the burning fire, among the live coals; but ask me not to touch that bloody body, for pity's sake!'
pity's
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From this reading Ask me to cut off my hand, or place it in the burning fire, among the live coals; but ask me not to touch that bloody body, for pity's sake!'
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Ask me to cut off my hand, or place it in the burning fire, among the live coals; but ask me not to touch that bloody body, for pity's sake!'
prepossessions
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My appeals were vain; they only served to confirm the prepossessions of my hearers that I was guilty.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Ask me to cut off my hand, or place it in the burning fire, among the live coals; but ask me not to touch that bloody body, for pity's sake!'
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading "My appeals were vain; they only served to confirm the prepossessions of my hearers that I was guilty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ask me to cut off my hand, or place it in the burning fire, among the live coals; but ask me not to touch that bloody body, for pity's sake!'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ask me to cut off my hand, or place it in the burning fire, among the live coals; but ask me not to touch that bloody body, for pity's sake!'
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "My appeals were vain; they only served to confirm the prepossessions of my hearers that I was guilty.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I know nothing of this foul murder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ask me to cut off my hand, or place it in the burning fire, among the live coals; but ask me not to touch that bloody body, for pity's sake!'
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Ask me to cut off my hand, or place it in the burning fire, among the live coals; but ask me not to touch that bloody body, for pity's sake!'
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading "My appeals were vain; they only served to confirm the prepossessions of my hearers that I was guilty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My appeals were vain; they only served to confirm the prepossessions of my hearers that I was guilty.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "My appeals were vain; they only served to confirm the prepossessions of my hearers that I was guilty.
