Chapter IV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

plural of “abstention” — the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)

From this reading Your Charms are deserving of honourable mentions-- But previous attachment compels these abstentions!

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

a mythical Greek hero of the Iliad

From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

a judgment of not guilty

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "AN UNWILLING WOOED TO HIS WOOER."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Your Charms are deserving of honourable mentions-- But previous attachment compels these abstentions!

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

a feeling of affection for a person or an institution

From this reading Your Charms are deserving of honourable mentions-- But previous attachment compels these abstentions!

plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading THE INVOLUNTARY FASCINATOR Please do not pester me with unwelcome attentions, Since to respond I have no intentions!

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

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From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

someone who is morally reprehensible

From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

(used in the plural) short tight-fitting underpants (trade name Jockey shorts)

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

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showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

someone who has won first place in a competition

From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

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plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

third-person singular of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading Your Charms are deserving of honourable mentions-- But previous attachment compels these abstentions!

present for the first time to the public

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

(often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way

From this reading Your Charms are deserving of honourable mentions-- But previous attachment compels these abstentions!

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading THE INVOLUNTARY FASCINATOR Please do not pester me with unwelcome attentions, Since to respond I have no intentions!

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

taken for your own use in violation of a trust

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

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From this reading THE INVOLUNTARY FASCINATOR Please do not pester me with unwelcome attentions, Since to respond I have no intentions!

(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns

From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE INVOLUNTARY FASCINATOR Please do not pester me with unwelcome attentions, Since to respond I have no intentions!

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "AN UNWILLING WOOED TO HIS WOOER."

a base hit on which the batter scores a run

From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect

From this reading Your Charms are deserving of honourable mentions-- But previous attachment compels these abstentions!

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE INVOLUNTARY FASCINATOR Please do not pester me with unwelcome attentions, Since to respond I have no intentions!

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

third-person singular of “inform” — impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to

From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading THE INVOLUNTARY FASCINATOR Please do not pester me with unwelcome attentions, Since to respond I have no intentions!

moving to the inside of something

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

not subject to the control of the will

From this reading THE INVOLUNTARY FASCINATOR Please do not pester me with unwelcome attentions, Since to respond I have no intentions!

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

engage in

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE INVOLUNTARY FASCINATOR Please do not pester me with unwelcome attentions, Since to respond I have no intentions!

changed from a solid to a liquid state

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

plural of “mention” — a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading Your Charms are deserving of honourable mentions-- But previous attachment compels these abstentions!

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

a form of address for a man

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

not any; not one

From this reading THE INVOLUNTARY FASCINATOR Please do not pester me with unwelcome attentions, Since to respond I have no intentions!

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE INVOLUNTARY FASCINATOR Please do not pester me with unwelcome attentions, Since to respond I have no intentions!

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Your Charms are deserving of honourable mentions-- But previous attachment compels these abstentions!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

and nothing more

From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

annoy persistently

From this reading THE INVOLUNTARY FASCINATOR Please do not pester me with unwelcome attentions, Since to respond I have no intentions!

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading THE INVOLUNTARY FASCINATOR Please do not pester me with unwelcome attentions, Since to respond I have no intentions!

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading Your Charms are deserving of honourable mentions-- But previous attachment compels these abstentions!

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

past form of “procure” — get by special effort

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

conduct a prosecution in a court of law

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading THE INVOLUNTARY FASCINATOR Please do not pester me with unwelcome attentions, Since to respond I have no intentions!

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading THE INVOLUNTARY FASCINATOR Please do not pester me with unwelcome attentions, Since to respond I have no intentions!

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

plural of “society” — an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

in the near future

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE INVOLUNTARY FASCINATOR Please do not pester me with unwelcome attentions, Since to respond I have no intentions!

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Your Charms are deserving of honourable mentions-- But previous attachment compels these abstentions!

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE INVOLUNTARY FASCINATOR Please do not pester me with unwelcome attentions, Since to respond I have no intentions!

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

not published

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

not tied

From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure

From this reading THE INVOLUNTARY FASCINATOR Please do not pester me with unwelcome attentions, Since to respond I have no intentions!

not disposed or inclined toward

From this reading "AN UNWILLING WOOED TO HIS WOOER."

occupying the highest socioeconomic position in a society

From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

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From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

precisely as stated

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

susceptible to attack

From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

which person or people

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

having won

From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE INVOLUNTARY FASCINATOR Please do not pester me with unwelcome attentions, Since to respond I have no intentions!

past form of “woo” — seek someone's favor

From this reading "AN UNWILLING WOOED TO HIS WOOER."

a man who courts a woman

From this reading "AN UNWILLING WOOED TO HIS WOOER."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Your Charms are deserving of honourable mentions-- But previous attachment compels these abstentions!

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.