used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Down in front a man had risen from his seat--the felicitous Mr. Truesdale.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading In order not to take up their time he asked: therefore, that it be immediately put on its second and third reading and allowed to pass.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. Truesdale believed in corporations when corporations were good, and this bill was calculated to make them good, to put an end to jugglery and concealment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Truesdale believed in corporations when corporations were good, and this bill was calculated to make them good, to put an end to jugglery and concealment.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading In order not to take up their time he asked: therefore, that it be immediately put on its second and third reading and allowed to pass.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Mr. Truesdale believed in corporations when corporations were good, and this bill was calculated to make them good, to put an end to jugglery and concealment.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Mr. Truesdale believed in corporations when corporations were good, and this bill was calculated to make them good, to put an end to jugglery and concealment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading Mr. Truesdale believed in corporations when corporations were good, and this bill was calculated to make them good, to put an end to jugglery and concealment.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
concealmentnounUS /kənˈsiːlmənt/
the condition of being concealed or hidden
From this reading Mr. Truesdale believed in corporations when corporations were good, and this bill was calculated to make them good, to put an end to jugglery and concealment.
conversationaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənəl/
characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation
From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
corporationsnounUS /ˌkɔːrpərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “corporation” — a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state
From this reading Mr. Truesdale believed in corporations when corporations were good, and this bill was calculated to make them good, to put an end to jugglery and concealment.
counselsnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəlz/
plural of “counsel” — a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Down in front a man had risen from his seat--the felicitous Mr. Truesdale.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Mr. Truesdale believed in corporations when corporations were good, and this bill was calculated to make them good, to put an end to jugglery and concealment.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
felicitousadjectiveUS /fɪˈlɪsətəs/
exhibiting an agreeably appropriate manner or style
From this reading Down in front a man had risen from his seat--the felicitous Mr. Truesdale.
fellow-members
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
flawnounUS /flɔː/
an imperfection in an object or machine
From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
forefrontnounUS /ˈfɔːrfrʌnt/
the part in the front or nearest the viewer
From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Down in front a man had risen from his seat--the felicitous Mr. Truesdale.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Down in front a man had risen from his seat--the felicitous Mr. Truesdale.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Mr. Truesdale believed in corporations when corporations were good, and this bill was calculated to make them good, to put an end to jugglery and concealment.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
an established custom
From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Down in front a man had risen from his seat--the felicitous Mr. Truesdale.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Down in front a man had risen from his seat--the felicitous Mr. Truesdale.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading In order not to take up their time he asked: therefore, that it be immediately put on its second and third reading and allowed to pass.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Down in front a man had risen from his seat--the felicitous Mr. Truesdale.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In order not to take up their time he asked: therefore, that it be immediately put on its second and third reading and allowed to pass.
jugglerynoun
artful trickery designed to achieve an end
From this reading Mr. Truesdale believed in corporations when corporations were good, and this bill was calculated to make them good, to put an end to jugglery and concealment.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
laymennounUS /ˈleɪmən/
plural of “layman” — someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person
From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
legislationnounUS /ˌledʒəˈsleɪʃən/
law enacted by a legislative body
From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
engage in
From this reading Mr. Truesdale believed in corporations when corporations were good, and this bill was calculated to make them good, to put an end to jugglery and concealment.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Down in front a man had risen from his seat--the felicitous Mr. Truesdale.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
and nothing more
From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Down in front a man had risen from his seat--the felicitous Mr. Truesdale.
not any; not one
From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In order not to take up their time he asked: therefore, that it be immediately put on its second and third reading and allowed to pass.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In order not to take up their time he asked: therefore, that it be immediately put on its second and third reading and allowed to pass.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order not to take up their time he asked: therefore, that it be immediately put on its second and third reading and allowed to pass.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
go across or through
From this reading In order not to take up their time he asked: therefore, that it be immediately put on its second and third reading and allowed to pass.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
publicitynounUS /pəˈblɪsəti/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mr. Truesdale believed in corporations when corporations were good, and this bill was calculated to make them good, to put an end to jugglery and concealment.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading In order not to take up their time he asked: therefore, that it be immediately put on its second and third reading and allowed to pass.
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
remedynounUS /ˈremədi/
act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading Down in front a man had risen from his seat--the felicitous Mr. Truesdale.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Down in front a man had risen from his seat--the felicitous Mr. Truesdale.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading In order not to take up their time he asked: therefore, that it be immediately put on its second and third reading and allowed to pass.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
statutesnounUS /ˈstætʃuːts/
plural of “statute” — an act passed by a legislative body
From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
carry out
From this reading In order not to take up their time he asked: therefore, that it be immediately put on its second and third reading and allowed to pass.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Down in front a man had risen from his seat--the felicitous Mr. Truesdale.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In order not to take up their time he asked: therefore, that it be immediately put on its second and third reading and allowed to pass.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mr. Truesdale believed in corporations when corporations were good, and this bill was calculated to make them good, to put an end to jugglery and concealment.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading In order not to take up their time he asked: therefore, that it be immediately put on its second and third reading and allowed to pass.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading In order not to take up their time he asked: therefore, that it be immediately put on its second and third reading and allowed to pass.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In order not to take up their time he asked: therefore, that it be immediately put on its second and third reading and allowed to pass.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
Truesdale
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Down in front a man had risen from his seat--the felicitous Mr. Truesdale.
unanimouslyadverbUS /juːˈnænəməsli/
of one mind; without dissent
From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In order not to take up their time he asked: therefore, that it be immediately put on its second and third reading and allowed to pass.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Truesdale believed in corporations when corporations were good, and this bill was calculated to make them good, to put an end to jugglery and concealment.
at the time that
From this reading Mr. Truesdale believed in corporations when corporations were good, and this bill was calculated to make them good, to put an end to jugglery and concealment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
belonging to which person
From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
