adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Such were the main facts of the case which Butler had to answer when, a few weeks later, he was put on his trial before the Supreme Court at Dunedin.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading One who had known him in prison about this time describes him as a strange compound of vanity and envy, blind to his own faults and envious of the material advantages enjoyed by others.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading One who had known him in prison about this time describes him as a strange compound of vanity and envy, blind to his own faults and envious of the material advantages enjoyed by others.
afterwardsadverbUS /ˈæftərwərdz/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The presiding judge was Mr. Justice Williams, afterwards Sir Joshua Williams and a member of the Privy Council.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The presiding judge was Mr. Justice Williams, afterwards Sir Joshua Williams and a member of the Privy Council.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading Such were the main facts of the case which Butler had to answer when, a few weeks later, he was put on his trial before the Supreme Court at Dunedin.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading II THE TRIAL OF BUTLER To a man of Butler's egregious vanity his trial was a glorious opportunity for displaying his intellectual gifts, such as they were.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Such were the main facts of the case which Butler had to answer when, a few weeks later, he was put on his trial before the Supreme Court at Dunedin.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Such were the main facts of the case which Butler had to answer when, a few weeks later, he was put on his trial before the Supreme Court at Dunedin.
blindnounUS /blaɪnd/
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading One who had known him in prison about this time describes him as a strange compound of vanity and envy, blind to his own faults and envious of the material advantages enjoyed by others.
ButlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading Such were the main facts of the case which Butler had to answer when, a few weeks later, he was put on his trial before the Supreme Court at Dunedin.
Butler'snounUS /ˈbʌtlərz/
possessive form of “butler” — a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading II THE TRIAL OF BUTLER To a man of Butler's egregious vanity his trial was a glorious opportunity for displaying his intellectual gifts, such as they were.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One who had known him in prison about this time describes him as a strange compound of vanity and envy, blind to his own faults and envious of the material advantages enjoyed by others.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading Such were the main facts of the case which Butler had to answer when, a few weeks later, he was put on his trial before the Supreme Court at Dunedin.
compoundnounUS /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
From this reading One who had known him in prison about this time describes him as a strange compound of vanity and envy, blind to his own faults and envious of the material advantages enjoyed by others.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The Crown Prosecutor, Mr. Haggitt, conducted the case for the Crown, and Butler defended himself.
CouncilnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəl/
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading The presiding judge was Mr. Justice Williams, afterwards Sir Joshua Williams and a member of the Privy Council.
CourtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Such were the main facts of the case which Butler had to answer when, a few weeks later, he was put on his trial before the Supreme Court at Dunedin.
CrownnounUS /kraʊn/
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading The Crown Prosecutor, Mr. Haggitt, conducted the case for the Crown, and Butler defended himself.
defendedverbUS /dɪˈfendəd/
past form of “defend” — argue or speak in defense of
From this reading The Crown Prosecutor, Mr. Haggitt, conducted the case for the Crown, and Butler defended himself.
describesverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbz/
third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading One who had known him in prison about this time describes him as a strange compound of vanity and envy, blind to his own faults and envious of the material advantages enjoyed by others.
displayingverbUS /dɪˈspleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading II THE TRIAL OF BUTLER To a man of Butler's egregious vanity his trial was a glorious opportunity for displaying his intellectual gifts, such as they were.
Dunedin
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From this reading Such were the main facts of the case which Butler had to answer when, a few weeks later, he was put on his trial before the Supreme Court at Dunedin.
egregiousadjectiveUS /ɪˈɡriːdʒəs/
conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
From this reading II THE TRIAL OF BUTLER To a man of Butler's egregious vanity his trial was a glorious opportunity for displaying his intellectual gifts, such as they were.
enjoyedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪd/
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading One who had known him in prison about this time describes him as a strange compound of vanity and envy, blind to his own faults and envious of the material advantages enjoyed by others.
enviousadjectiveUS /ˈenviəs/
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading One who had known him in prison about this time describes him as a strange compound of vanity and envy, blind to his own faults and envious of the material advantages enjoyed by others.
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading One who had known him in prison about this time describes him as a strange compound of vanity and envy, blind to his own faults and envious of the material advantages enjoyed by others.
factsnounUS /fækts/
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Such were the main facts of the case which Butler had to answer when, a few weeks later, he was put on his trial before the Supreme Court at Dunedin.
faultsnounUS /fɔːlts/
plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading One who had known him in prison about this time describes him as a strange compound of vanity and envy, blind to his own faults and envious of the material advantages enjoyed by others.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Such were the main facts of the case which Butler had to answer when, a few weeks later, he was put on his trial before the Supreme Court at Dunedin.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Crown Prosecutor, Mr. Haggitt, conducted the case for the Crown, and Butler defended himself.
giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading II THE TRIAL OF BUTLER To a man of Butler's egregious vanity his trial was a glorious opportunity for displaying his intellectual gifts, such as they were.
gloriousadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɔːriəs/
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading II THE TRIAL OF BUTLER To a man of Butler's egregious vanity his trial was a glorious opportunity for displaying his intellectual gifts, such as they were.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Such were the main facts of the case which Butler had to answer when, a few weeks later, he was put on his trial before the Supreme Court at Dunedin.
Haggitt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Crown Prosecutor, Mr. Haggitt, conducted the case for the Crown, and Butler defended himself.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Such were the main facts of the case which Butler had to answer when, a few weeks later, he was put on his trial before the Supreme Court at Dunedin.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One who had known him in prison about this time describes him as a strange compound of vanity and envy, blind to his own faults and envious of the material advantages enjoyed by others.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Crown Prosecutor, Mr. Haggitt, conducted the case for the Crown, and Butler defended himself.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Such were the main facts of the case which Butler had to answer when, a few weeks later, he was put on his trial before the Supreme Court at Dunedin.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading II THE TRIAL OF BUTLER To a man of Butler's egregious vanity his trial was a glorious opportunity for displaying his intellectual gifts, such as they were.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One who had known him in prison about this time describes him as a strange compound of vanity and envy, blind to his own faults and envious of the material advantages enjoyed by others.
intellectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading II THE TRIAL OF BUTLER To a man of Butler's egregious vanity his trial was a glorious opportunity for displaying his intellectual gifts, such as they were.
JoshuanounUS /ˈdʒɑːʃuːə/
(Old Testament) Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land; best remembered for his destruction of Jericho
From this reading The presiding judge was Mr. Justice Williams, afterwards Sir Joshua Williams and a member of the Privy Council.
judgeverbUS /dʒʌdʒ/
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading The presiding judge was Mr. Justice Williams, afterwards Sir Joshua Williams and a member of the Privy Council.
JusticenounUS /ˈdʒʌstəs/
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading The presiding judge was Mr. Justice Williams, afterwards Sir Joshua Williams and a member of the Privy Council.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading One who had known him in prison about this time describes him as a strange compound of vanity and envy, blind to his own faults and envious of the material advantages enjoyed by others.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Such were the main facts of the case which Butler had to answer when, a few weeks later, he was put on his trial before the Supreme Court at Dunedin.
mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading Such were the main facts of the case which Butler had to answer when, a few weeks later, he was put on his trial before the Supreme Court at Dunedin.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading II THE TRIAL OF BUTLER To a man of Butler's egregious vanity his trial was a glorious opportunity for displaying his intellectual gifts, such as they were.
materialadjectiveUS /məˈtɪriəl/
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading One who had known him in prison about this time describes him as a strange compound of vanity and envy, blind to his own faults and envious of the material advantages enjoyed by others.
membernounUS /ˈmembər/
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The presiding judge was Mr. Justice Williams, afterwards Sir Joshua Williams and a member of the Privy Council.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading The presiding judge was Mr. Justice Williams, afterwards Sir Joshua Williams and a member of the Privy Council.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Such were the main facts of the case which Butler had to answer when, a few weeks later, he was put on his trial before the Supreme Court at Dunedin.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Such were the main facts of the case which Butler had to answer when, a few weeks later, he was put on his trial before the Supreme Court at Dunedin.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One who had known him in prison about this time describes him as a strange compound of vanity and envy, blind to his own faults and envious of the material advantages enjoyed by others.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading II THE TRIAL OF BUTLER To a man of Butler's egregious vanity his trial was a glorious opportunity for displaying his intellectual gifts, such as they were.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One who had known him in prison about this time describes him as a strange compound of vanity and envy, blind to his own faults and envious of the material advantages enjoyed by others.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading One who had known him in prison about this time describes him as a strange compound of vanity and envy, blind to his own faults and envious of the material advantages enjoyed by others.
presidingverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading The presiding judge was Mr. Justice Williams, afterwards Sir Joshua Williams and a member of the Privy Council.
prisonnounUS /ˈprɪzən/
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading One who had known him in prison about this time describes him as a strange compound of vanity and envy, blind to his own faults and envious of the material advantages enjoyed by others.
PrivynounUS /ˈprɪvi/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The presiding judge was Mr. Justice Williams, afterwards Sir Joshua Williams and a member of the Privy Council.
ProsecutornounUS /ˈprɑːsɪkjuːtər/
a government official who conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state
From this reading The Crown Prosecutor, Mr. Haggitt, conducted the case for the Crown, and Butler defended himself.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Such were the main facts of the case which Butler had to answer when, a few weeks later, he was put on his trial before the Supreme Court at Dunedin.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading The presiding judge was Mr. Justice Williams, afterwards Sir Joshua Williams and a member of the Privy Council.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading One who had known him in prison about this time describes him as a strange compound of vanity and envy, blind to his own faults and envious of the material advantages enjoyed by others.
SuchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such were the main facts of the case which Butler had to answer when, a few weeks later, he was put on his trial before the Supreme Court at Dunedin.
SupremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading Such were the main facts of the case which Butler had to answer when, a few weeks later, he was put on his trial before the Supreme Court at Dunedin.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Such were the main facts of the case which Butler had to answer when, a few weeks later, he was put on his trial before the Supreme Court at Dunedin.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading II THE TRIAL OF BUTLER To a man of Butler's egregious vanity his trial was a glorious opportunity for displaying his intellectual gifts, such as they were.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One who had known him in prison about this time describes him as a strange compound of vanity and envy, blind to his own faults and envious of the material advantages enjoyed by others.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading One who had known him in prison about this time describes him as a strange compound of vanity and envy, blind to his own faults and envious of the material advantages enjoyed by others.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Such were the main facts of the case which Butler had to answer when, a few weeks later, he was put on his trial before the Supreme Court at Dunedin.
trialnounUS /ˈtraɪəl/
the act of testing something
From this reading Such were the main facts of the case which Butler had to answer when, a few weeks later, he was put on his trial before the Supreme Court at Dunedin.
vanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading II THE TRIAL OF BUTLER To a man of Butler's egregious vanity his trial was a glorious opportunity for displaying his intellectual gifts, such as they were.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such were the main facts of the case which Butler had to answer when, a few weeks later, he was put on his trial before the Supreme Court at Dunedin.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Such were the main facts of the case which Butler had to answer when, a few weeks later, he was put on his trial before the Supreme Court at Dunedin.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Such were the main facts of the case which Butler had to answer when, a few weeks later, he was put on his trial before the Supreme Court at Dunedin.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Such were the main facts of the case which Butler had to answer when, a few weeks later, he was put on his trial before the Supreme Court at Dunedin.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Such were the main facts of the case which Butler had to answer when, a few weeks later, he was put on his trial before the Supreme Court at Dunedin.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading One who had known him in prison about this time describes him as a strange compound of vanity and envy, blind to his own faults and envious of the material advantages enjoyed by others.
WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading The presiding judge was Mr. Justice Williams, afterwards Sir Joshua Williams and a member of the Privy Council.
