used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had not seen her since the day before, as she had complained of a slight indisposition and had remained in her room.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading "And right happy I am, my dear boy," returned the President, "to sit and chat with you on these subjects, which, in many cases and under many phases, may strike you as being worthless, absurd, and detrimental to a just definition of the principles of sound common law."
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Seated in the library of the President, and in his accustomed place--for Cobb came nearly every evening to hear Mr. Craft discourse on the topics of the day, and to narrate, in his turn, the events contemporary with his former existence--he reminded his friend that he had promised to explain the law system of the present day, and to discuss its merits and defects.
how long something has existed
From this reading "You will hardly surprise me by any innovation upon the law of my time," said Cobb; "knowing, as I do, that the age is progressing.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "And right happy I am, my dear boy," returned the President, "to sit and chat with you on these subjects, which, in many cases and under many phases, may strike you as being worthless, absurd, and detrimental to a just definition of the principles of sound common law."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The evening following his interview with Mollie found Cobb in better spirits and more cheerful.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "You will hardly surprise me by any innovation upon the law of my time," said Cobb; "knowing, as I do, that the age is progressing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had not seen her since the day before, as she had complained of a slight indisposition and had remained in her room.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had not seen her since the day before, as she had complained of a slight indisposition and had remained in her room.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "And right happy I am, my dear boy," returned the President, "to sit and chat with you on these subjects, which, in many cases and under many phases, may strike you as being worthless, absurd, and detrimental to a just definition of the principles of sound common law."
(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 The evening following his interview with Mollie found Cobb in better spirits and more cheerful.
a youthful male person
From this reading "And right happy I am, my dear boy," returned the President, "to sit and chat with you on these subjects, which, in many cases and under many phases, may strike you as being worthless, absurd, and detrimental to a just definition of the principles of sound common law."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "You will hardly surprise me by any innovation upon the law of my time," said Cobb; "knowing, as I do, that the age is progressing.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Seated in the library of the President, and in his accustomed place--for Cobb came nearly every evening to hear Mr. Craft discourse on the topics of the day, and to narrate, in his turn, the events contemporary with his former existence--he reminded his friend that he had promised to explain the law system of the present day, and to discuss its merits and defects.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading "And right happy I am, my dear boy," returned the President, "to sit and chat with you on these subjects, which, in many cases and under many phases, may strike you as being worthless, absurd, and detrimental to a just definition of the principles of sound common law."
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading "And right happy I am, my dear boy," returned the President, "to sit and chat with you on these subjects, which, in many cases and under many phases, may strike you as being worthless, absurd, and detrimental to a just definition of the principles of sound common law."
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading The evening following his interview with Mollie found Cobb in better spirits and more cheerful.
Cobb
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From this reading The evening following his interview with Mollie found Cobb in better spirits and more cheerful.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading "And right happy I am, my dear boy," returned the President, "to sit and chat with you on these subjects, which, in many cases and under many phases, may strike you as being worthless, absurd, and detrimental to a just definition of the principles of sound common law."
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading He had not seen her since the day before, as she had complained of a slight indisposition and had remained in her room.
contemporaryadjectiveUS /kənˈtempəreri/
characteristic of the present
From this reading Seated in the library of the President, and in his accustomed place--for Cobb came nearly every evening to hear Mr. Craft discourse on the topics of the day, and to narrate, in his turn, the events contemporary with his former existence--he reminded his friend that he had promised to explain the law system of the present day, and to discuss its merits and defects.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Seated in the library of the President, and in his accustomed place--for Cobb came nearly every evening to hear Mr. Craft discourse on the topics of the day, and to narrate, in his turn, the events contemporary with his former existence--he reminded his friend that he had promised to explain the law system of the present day, and to discuss its merits and defects.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He had not seen her since the day before, as she had complained of a slight indisposition and had remained in her room.
dearly loved
From this reading "And right happy I am, my dear boy," returned the President, "to sit and chat with you on these subjects, which, in many cases and under many phases, may strike you as being worthless, absurd, and detrimental to a just definition of the principles of sound common law."
defectsnounUS /ˈdiːfekts/
plural of “defect” — an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading Seated in the library of the President, and in his accustomed place--for Cobb came nearly every evening to hear Mr. Craft discourse on the topics of the day, and to narrate, in his turn, the events contemporary with his former existence--he reminded his friend that he had promised to explain the law system of the present day, and to discuss its merits and defects.
definitionnounUS /ˌdefəˈnɪʃən/
a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
From this reading "And right happy I am, my dear boy," returned the President, "to sit and chat with you on these subjects, which, in many cases and under many phases, may strike you as being worthless, absurd, and detrimental to a just definition of the principles of sound common law."
detrimentaladjectiveUS /ˌdetrəˈmentəl/
(sometimes followed by “to”) causing harm or injury
From this reading "And right happy I am, my dear boy," returned the President, "to sit and chat with you on these subjects, which, in many cases and under many phases, may strike you as being worthless, absurd, and detrimental to a just definition of the principles of sound common law."
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading Seated in the library of the President, and in his accustomed place--for Cobb came nearly every evening to hear Mr. Craft discourse on the topics of the day, and to narrate, in his turn, the events contemporary with his former existence--he reminded his friend that he had promised to explain the law system of the present day, and to discuss its merits and defects.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Seated in the library of the President, and in his accustomed place--for Cobb came nearly every evening to hear Mr. Craft discourse on the topics of the day, and to narrate, in his turn, the events contemporary with his former existence--he reminded his friend that he had promised to explain the law system of the present day, and to discuss its merits and defects.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "You will hardly surprise me by any innovation upon the law of my time," said Cobb; "knowing, as I do, that the age is progressing.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The evening following his interview with Mollie found Cobb in better spirits and more cheerful.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Seated in the library of the President, and in his accustomed place--for Cobb came nearly every evening to hear Mr. Craft discourse on the topics of the day, and to narrate, in his turn, the events contemporary with his former existence--he reminded his friend that he had promised to explain the law system of the present day, and to discuss its merits and defects.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Seated in the library of the President, and in his accustomed place--for Cobb came nearly every evening to hear Mr. Craft discourse on the topics of the day, and to narrate, in his turn, the events contemporary with his former existence--he reminded his friend that he had promised to explain the law system of the present day, and to discuss its merits and defects.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Seated in the library of the President, and in his accustomed place--for Cobb came nearly every evening to hear Mr. Craft discourse on the topics of the day, and to narrate, in his turn, the events contemporary with his former existence--he reminded his friend that he had promised to explain the law system of the present day, and to discuss its merits and defects.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Seated in the library of the President, and in his accustomed place--for Cobb came nearly every evening to hear Mr. Craft discourse on the topics of the day, and to narrate, in his turn, the events contemporary with his former existence--he reminded his friend that he had promised to explain the law system of the present day, and to discuss its merits and defects.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The evening following his interview with Mollie found Cobb in better spirits and more cheerful.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Seated in the library of the President, and in his accustomed place--for Cobb came nearly every evening to hear Mr. Craft discourse on the topics of the day, and to narrate, in his turn, the events contemporary with his former existence--he reminded his friend that he had promised to explain the law system of the present day, and to discuss its merits and defects.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Seated in the library of the President, and in his accustomed place--for Cobb came nearly every evening to hear Mr. Craft discourse on the topics of the day, and to narrate, in his turn, the events contemporary with his former existence--he reminded his friend that he had promised to explain the law system of the present day, and to discuss its merits and defects.
set up or found
From this reading The evening following his interview with Mollie found Cobb in better spirits and more cheerful.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Seated in the library of the President, and in his accustomed place--for Cobb came nearly every evening to hear Mr. Craft discourse on the topics of the day, and to narrate, in his turn, the events contemporary with his former existence--he reminded his friend that he had promised to explain the law system of the present day, and to discuss its merits and defects.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had not seen her since the day before, as she had complained of a slight indisposition and had remained in her room.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "And right happy I am, my dear boy," returned the President, "to sit and chat with you on these subjects, which, in many cases and under many phases, may strike you as being worthless, absurd, and detrimental to a just definition of the principles of sound common law."
only a very short time before
From this reading "You will hardly surprise me by any innovation upon the law of my time," said Cobb; "knowing, as I do, that the age is progressing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had not seen her since the day before, as she had complained of a slight indisposition and had remained in her room.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Seated in the library of the President, and in his accustomed place--for Cobb came nearly every evening to hear Mr. Craft discourse on the topics of the day, and to narrate, in his turn, the events contemporary with his former existence--he reminded his friend that he had promised to explain the law system of the present day, and to discuss its merits and defects.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had not seen her since the day before, as she had complained of a slight indisposition and had remained in her room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The evening following his interview with Mollie found Cobb in better spirits and more cheerful.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "And right happy I am, my dear boy," returned the President, "to sit and chat with you on these subjects, which, in many cases and under many phases, may strike you as being worthless, absurd, and detrimental to a just definition of the principles of sound common law."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The evening following his interview with Mollie found Cobb in better spirits and more cheerful.
indispositionnoun
a slight illness
From this reading He had not seen her since the day before, as she had complained of a slight indisposition and had remained in her room.
innovationnounUS /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/
a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation
From this reading "You will hardly surprise me by any innovation upon the law of my time," said Cobb; "knowing, as I do, that the age is progressing.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading The evening following his interview with Mollie found Cobb in better spirits and more cheerful.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You will hardly surprise me by any innovation upon the law of my time," said Cobb; "knowing, as I do, that the age is progressing.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Seated in the library of the President, and in his accustomed place--for Cobb came nearly every evening to hear Mr. Craft discourse on the topics of the day, and to narrate, in his turn, the events contemporary with his former existence--he reminded his friend that he had promised to explain the law system of the present day, and to discuss its merits and defects.
and nothing more
From this reading "And right happy I am, my dear boy," returned the President, "to sit and chat with you on these subjects, which, in many cases and under many phases, may strike you as being worthless, absurd, and detrimental to a just definition of the principles of sound common law."
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading "You will hardly surprise me by any innovation upon the law of my time," said Cobb; "knowing, as I do, that the age is progressing.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Seated in the library of the President, and in his accustomed place--for Cobb came nearly every evening to hear Mr. Craft discourse on the topics of the day, and to narrate, in his turn, the events contemporary with his former existence--he reminded his friend that he had promised to explain the law system of the present day, and to discuss its merits and defects.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Seated in the library of the President, and in his accustomed place--for Cobb came nearly every evening to hear Mr. Craft discourse on the topics of the day, and to narrate, in his turn, the events contemporary with his former existence--he reminded his friend that he had promised to explain the law system of the present day, and to discuss its merits and defects.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "And right happy I am, my dear boy," returned the President, "to sit and chat with you on these subjects, which, in many cases and under many phases, may strike you as being worthless, absurd, and detrimental to a just definition of the principles of sound common law."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "And right happy I am, my dear boy," returned the President, "to sit and chat with you on these subjects, which, in many cases and under many phases, may strike you as being worthless, absurd, and detrimental to a just definition of the principles of sound common law."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You will hardly surprise me by any innovation upon the law of my time," said Cobb; "knowing, as I do, that the age is progressing.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading Seated in the library of the President, and in his accustomed place--for Cobb came nearly every evening to hear Mr. Craft discourse on the topics of the day, and to narrate, in his turn, the events contemporary with his former existence--he reminded his friend that he had promised to explain the law system of the present day, and to discuss its merits and defects.
MollienounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading The evening following his interview with Mollie found Cobb in better spirits and more cheerful.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The evening following his interview with Mollie found Cobb in better spirits and more cheerful.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Seated in the library of the President, and in his accustomed place--for Cobb came nearly every evening to hear Mr. Craft discourse on the topics of the day, and to narrate, in his turn, the events contemporary with his former existence--he reminded his friend that he had promised to explain the law system of the present day, and to discuss its merits and defects.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "And right happy I am, my dear boy," returned the President, "to sit and chat with you on these subjects, which, in many cases and under many phases, may strike you as being worthless, absurd, and detrimental to a just definition of the principles of sound common law."
narrateverbUS /ˈnereɪt/
provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading Seated in the library of the President, and in his accustomed place--for Cobb came nearly every evening to hear Mr. Craft discourse on the topics of the day, and to narrate, in his turn, the events contemporary with his former existence--he reminded his friend that he had promised to explain the law system of the present day, and to discuss its merits and defects.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Seated in the library of the President, and in his accustomed place--for Cobb came nearly every evening to hear Mr. Craft discourse on the topics of the day, and to narrate, in his turn, the events contemporary with his former existence--he reminded his friend that he had promised to explain the law system of the present day, and to discuss its merits and defects.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not seen her since the day before, as she had complained of a slight indisposition and had remained in her room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had not seen her since the day before, as she had complained of a slight indisposition and had remained in her room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Seated in the library of the President, and in his accustomed place--for Cobb came nearly every evening to hear Mr. Craft discourse on the topics of the day, and to narrate, in his turn, the events contemporary with his former existence--he reminded his friend that he had promised to explain the law system of the present day, and to discuss its merits and defects.
phasesnounUS /ˈfeɪzəz/
plural of “phase” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading "And right happy I am, my dear boy," returned the President, "to sit and chat with you on these subjects, which, in many cases and under many phases, may strike you as being worthless, absurd, and detrimental to a just definition of the principles of sound common law."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Seated in the library of the President, and in his accustomed place--for Cobb came nearly every evening to hear Mr. Craft discourse on the topics of the day, and to narrate, in his turn, the events contemporary with his former existence--he reminded his friend that he had promised to explain the law system of the present day, and to discuss its merits and defects.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Seated in the library of the President, and in his accustomed place--for Cobb came nearly every evening to hear Mr. Craft discourse on the topics of the day, and to narrate, in his turn, the events contemporary with his former existence--he reminded his friend that he had promised to explain the law system of the present day, and to discuss its merits and defects.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading Seated in the library of the President, and in his accustomed place--for Cobb came nearly every evening to hear Mr. Craft discourse on the topics of the day, and to narrate, in his turn, the events contemporary with his former existence--he reminded his friend that he had promised to explain the law system of the present day, and to discuss its merits and defects.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading "And right happy I am, my dear boy," returned the President, "to sit and chat with you on these subjects, which, in many cases and under many phases, may strike you as being worthless, absurd, and detrimental to a just definition of the principles of sound common law."
progressingverbUS /prəˈɡresɪŋ/
-ing form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading "You will hardly surprise me by any innovation upon the law of my time," said Cobb; "knowing, as I do, that the age is progressing.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Seated in the library of the President, and in his accustomed place--for Cobb came nearly every evening to hear Mr. Craft discourse on the topics of the day, and to narrate, in his turn, the events contemporary with his former existence--he reminded his friend that he had promised to explain the law system of the present day, and to discuss its merits and defects.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He had not seen her since the day before, as she had complained of a slight indisposition and had remained in her room.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading Seated in the library of the President, and in his accustomed place--for Cobb came nearly every evening to hear Mr. Craft discourse on the topics of the day, and to narrate, in his turn, the events contemporary with his former existence--he reminded his friend that he had promised to explain the law system of the present day, and to discuss its merits and defects.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "And right happy I am, my dear boy," returned the President, "to sit and chat with you on these subjects, which, in many cases and under many phases, may strike you as being worthless, absurd, and detrimental to a just definition of the principles of sound common law."
precisely, exactly
From this reading "And right happy I am, my dear boy," returned the President, "to sit and chat with you on these subjects, which, in many cases and under many phases, may strike you as being worthless, absurd, and detrimental to a just definition of the principles of sound common law."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He had not seen her since the day before, as she had complained of a slight indisposition and had remained in her room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You will hardly surprise me by any innovation upon the law of my time," said Cobb; "knowing, as I do, that the age is progressing.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Seated in the library of the President, and in his accustomed place--for Cobb came nearly every evening to hear Mr. Craft discourse on the topics of the day, and to narrate, in his turn, the events contemporary with his former existence--he reminded his friend that he had promised to explain the law system of the present day, and to discuss its merits and defects.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had not seen her since the day before, as she had complained of a slight indisposition and had remained in her room.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had not seen her since the day before, as she had complained of a slight indisposition and had remained in her room.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He had not seen her since the day before, as she had complained of a slight indisposition and had remained in her room.
be seated
From this reading "And right happy I am, my dear boy," returned the President, "to sit and chat with you on these subjects, which, in many cases and under many phases, may strike you as being worthless, absurd, and detrimental to a just definition of the principles of sound common law."
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading He had not seen her since the day before, as she had complained of a slight indisposition and had remained in her room.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading "And right happy I am, my dear boy," returned the President, "to sit and chat with you on these subjects, which, in many cases and under many phases, may strike you as being worthless, absurd, and detrimental to a just definition of the principles of sound common law."
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The evening following his interview with Mollie found Cobb in better spirits and more cheerful.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading "And right happy I am, my dear boy," returned the President, "to sit and chat with you on these subjects, which, in many cases and under many phases, may strike you as being worthless, absurd, and detrimental to a just definition of the principles of sound common law."
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "And right happy I am, my dear boy," returned the President, "to sit and chat with you on these subjects, which, in many cases and under many phases, may strike you as being worthless, absurd, and detrimental to a just definition of the principles of sound common law."
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading "You will hardly surprise me by any innovation upon the law of my time," said Cobb; "knowing, as I do, that the age is progressing.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading Seated in the library of the President, and in his accustomed place--for Cobb came nearly every evening to hear Mr. Craft discourse on the topics of the day, and to narrate, in his turn, the events contemporary with his former existence--he reminded his friend that he had promised to explain the law system of the present day, and to discuss its merits and defects.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Seated in the library of the President, and in his accustomed place--for Cobb came nearly every evening to hear Mr. Craft discourse on the topics of the day, and to narrate, in his turn, the events contemporary with his former existence--he reminded his friend that he had promised to explain the law system of the present day, and to discuss its merits and defects.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The evening following his interview with Mollie found Cobb in better spirits and more cheerful.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "And right happy I am, my dear boy," returned the President, "to sit and chat with you on these subjects, which, in many cases and under many phases, may strike you as being worthless, absurd, and detrimental to a just definition of the principles of sound common law."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "You will hardly surprise me by any innovation upon the law of my time," said Cobb; "knowing, as I do, that the age is progressing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Seated in the library of the President, and in his accustomed place--for Cobb came nearly every evening to hear Mr. Craft discourse on the topics of the day, and to narrate, in his turn, the events contemporary with his former existence--he reminded his friend that he had promised to explain the law system of the present day, and to discuss its merits and defects.
topicsnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪks/
plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Seated in the library of the President, and in his accustomed place--for Cobb came nearly every evening to hear Mr. Craft discourse on the topics of the day, and to narrate, in his turn, the events contemporary with his former existence--he reminded his friend that he had promised to explain the law system of the present day, and to discuss its merits and defects.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Seated in the library of the President, and in his accustomed place--for Cobb came nearly every evening to hear Mr. Craft discourse on the topics of the day, and to narrate, in his turn, the events contemporary with his former existence--he reminded his friend that he had promised to explain the law system of the present day, and to discuss its merits and defects.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "And right happy I am, my dear boy," returned the President, "to sit and chat with you on these subjects, which, in many cases and under many phases, may strike you as being worthless, absurd, and detrimental to a just definition of the principles of sound common law."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "You will hardly surprise me by any innovation upon the law of my time," said Cobb; "knowing, as I do, that the age is progressing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "And right happy I am, my dear boy," returned the President, "to sit and chat with you on these subjects, which, in many cases and under many phases, may strike you as being worthless, absurd, and detrimental to a just definition of the principles of sound common law."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You will hardly surprise me by any innovation upon the law of my time," said Cobb; "knowing, as I do, that the age is progressing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The evening following his interview with Mollie found Cobb in better spirits and more cheerful.
worthlessadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrθləs/
lacking in usefulness or value
From this reading "And right happy I am, my dear boy," returned the President, "to sit and chat with you on these subjects, which, in many cases and under many phases, may strike you as being worthless, absurd, and detrimental to a just definition of the principles of sound common law."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And right happy I am, my dear boy," returned the President, "to sit and chat with you on these subjects, which, in many cases and under many phases, may strike you as being worthless, absurd, and detrimental to a just definition of the principles of sound common law."
