used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The doors of the state courts swing inward to any Hoosier citizen of good moral character who wants to practice law,--a drollery of the Hoosier constitution still tolerated.
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading THE WAYS OF MARIAN The historian may not always wait for the last grain of sand to mark the passing of an hour; he must hasten the flight of time frequently by abrupt reversals of the glass.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Harwood was admitted to practice in the United States courts midway of his third year in Bassett's office.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading THE WAYS OF MARIAN The historian may not always wait for the last grain of sand to mark the passing of an hour; he must hasten the flight of time frequently by abrupt reversals of the glass.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE WAYS OF MARIAN The historian may not always wait for the last grain of sand to mark the passing of an hour; he must hasten the flight of time frequently by abrupt reversals of the glass.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The humor of being a mere "constitutional" lawyer did not appeal to Harwood, who revered the traditions and the great names of his chosen profession, and he had first written his name on the rolls of the United States District Court.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The doors of the state courts swing inward to any Hoosier citizen of good moral character who wants to practice law,--a drollery of the Hoosier constitution still tolerated.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading The humor of being a mere "constitutional" lawyer did not appeal to Harwood, who revered the traditions and the great names of his chosen profession, and he had first written his name on the rolls of the United States District Court.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Much competent evidence (to borrow from the lawyers) we must reject as irrelevant or immaterial to our main issue.
Bassett's
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From this reading Harwood was admitted to practice in the United States courts midway of his third year in Bassett's office.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The humor of being a mere "constitutional" lawyer did not appeal to Harwood, who revered the traditions and the great names of his chosen profession, and he had first written his name on the rolls of the United States District Court.
borrowverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊ/
get temporarily
From this reading Much competent evidence (to borrow from the lawyers) we must reject as irrelevant or immaterial to our main issue.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE WAYS OF MARIAN The historian may not always wait for the last grain of sand to mark the passing of an hour; he must hasten the flight of time frequently by abrupt reversals of the glass.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The doors of the state courts swing inward to any Hoosier citizen of good moral character who wants to practice law,--a drollery of the Hoosier constitution still tolerated.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading The humor of being a mere "constitutional" lawyer did not appeal to Harwood, who revered the traditions and the great names of his chosen profession, and he had first written his name on the rolls of the United States District Court.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading The doors of the state courts swing inward to any Hoosier citizen of good moral character who wants to practice law,--a drollery of the Hoosier constitution still tolerated.
competentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpətɪnt/
properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
From this reading Much competent evidence (to borrow from the lawyers) we must reject as irrelevant or immaterial to our main issue.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading The doors of the state courts swing inward to any Hoosier citizen of good moral character who wants to practice law,--a drollery of the Hoosier constitution still tolerated.
constitutionaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃənəl/
of benefit to or intended to benefit your physical makeup
From this reading The humor of being a mere "constitutional" lawyer did not appeal to Harwood, who revered the traditions and the great names of his chosen profession, and he had first written his name on the rolls of the United States District Court.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The humor of being a mere "constitutional" lawyer did not appeal to Harwood, who revered the traditions and the great names of his chosen profession, and he had first written his name on the rolls of the United States District Court.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Harwood was admitted to practice in the United States courts midway of his third year in Bassett's office.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The humor of being a mere "constitutional" lawyer did not appeal to Harwood, who revered the traditions and the great names of his chosen profession, and he had first written his name on the rolls of the United States District Court.
DistrictnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading The humor of being a mere "constitutional" lawyer did not appeal to Harwood, who revered the traditions and the great names of his chosen profession, and he had first written his name on the rolls of the United States District Court.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The doors of the state courts swing inward to any Hoosier citizen of good moral character who wants to practice law,--a drollery of the Hoosier constitution still tolerated.
drollerynoun
a comic incident or series of incidents
From this reading The doors of the state courts swing inward to any Hoosier citizen of good moral character who wants to practice law,--a drollery of the Hoosier constitution still tolerated.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Much competent evidence (to borrow from the lawyers) we must reject as irrelevant or immaterial to our main issue.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The humor of being a mere "constitutional" lawyer did not appeal to Harwood, who revered the traditions and the great names of his chosen profession, and he had first written his name on the rolls of the United States District Court.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading THE WAYS OF MARIAN The historian may not always wait for the last grain of sand to mark the passing of an hour; he must hasten the flight of time frequently by abrupt reversals of the glass.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE WAYS OF MARIAN The historian may not always wait for the last grain of sand to mark the passing of an hour; he must hasten the flight of time frequently by abrupt reversals of the glass.
many times at short intervals
From this reading THE WAYS OF MARIAN The historian may not always wait for the last grain of sand to mark the passing of an hour; he must hasten the flight of time frequently by abrupt reversals of the glass.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Much competent evidence (to borrow from the lawyers) we must reject as irrelevant or immaterial to our main issue.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading THE WAYS OF MARIAN The historian may not always wait for the last grain of sand to mark the passing of an hour; he must hasten the flight of time frequently by abrupt reversals of the glass.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The doors of the state courts swing inward to any Hoosier citizen of good moral character who wants to practice law,--a drollery of the Hoosier constitution still tolerated.
grainnounUS /ɡreɪn/
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading THE WAYS OF MARIAN The historian may not always wait for the last grain of sand to mark the passing of an hour; he must hasten the flight of time frequently by abrupt reversals of the glass.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The humor of being a mere "constitutional" lawyer did not appeal to Harwood, who revered the traditions and the great names of his chosen profession, and he had first written his name on the rolls of the United States District Court.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The humor of being a mere "constitutional" lawyer did not appeal to Harwood, who revered the traditions and the great names of his chosen profession, and he had first written his name on the rolls of the United States District Court.
Harwood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Harwood was admitted to practice in the United States courts midway of his third year in Bassett's office.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading THE WAYS OF MARIAN The historian may not always wait for the last grain of sand to mark the passing of an hour; he must hasten the flight of time frequently by abrupt reversals of the glass.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE WAYS OF MARIAN The historian may not always wait for the last grain of sand to mark the passing of an hour; he must hasten the flight of time frequently by abrupt reversals of the glass.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Harwood was admitted to practice in the United States courts midway of his third year in Bassett's office.
historiannounUS /hɪˈstɔːriən/
a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it
From this reading THE WAYS OF MARIAN The historian may not always wait for the last grain of sand to mark the passing of an hour; he must hasten the flight of time frequently by abrupt reversals of the glass.
HoosiernounUS /ˈhuːʒər/
a native or resident of Indiana
From this reading The doors of the state courts swing inward to any Hoosier citizen of good moral character who wants to practice law,--a drollery of the Hoosier constitution still tolerated.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE WAYS OF MARIAN The historian may not always wait for the last grain of sand to mark the passing of an hour; he must hasten the flight of time frequently by abrupt reversals of the glass.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading The humor of being a mere "constitutional" lawyer did not appeal to Harwood, who revered the traditions and the great names of his chosen profession, and he had first written his name on the rolls of the United States District Court.
immaterialadjectiveUS /ˌɪməˈtɪriəl/
of no importance or relevance especially to a law case
From this reading Much competent evidence (to borrow from the lawyers) we must reject as irrelevant or immaterial to our main issue.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Harwood was admitted to practice in the United States courts midway of his third year in Bassett's office.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading The doors of the state courts swing inward to any Hoosier citizen of good moral character who wants to practice law,--a drollery of the Hoosier constitution still tolerated.
irrelevantadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreləvənt/
having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
From this reading Much competent evidence (to borrow from the lawyers) we must reject as irrelevant or immaterial to our main issue.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Much competent evidence (to borrow from the lawyers) we must reject as irrelevant or immaterial to our main issue.
immediately past
From this reading THE WAYS OF MARIAN The historian may not always wait for the last grain of sand to mark the passing of an hour; he must hasten the flight of time frequently by abrupt reversals of the glass.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading The doors of the state courts swing inward to any Hoosier citizen of good moral character who wants to practice law,--a drollery of the Hoosier constitution still tolerated.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The humor of being a mere "constitutional" lawyer did not appeal to Harwood, who revered the traditions and the great names of his chosen profession, and he had first written his name on the rolls of the United States District Court.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Much competent evidence (to borrow from the lawyers) we must reject as irrelevant or immaterial to our main issue.
most important element
From this reading Much competent evidence (to borrow from the lawyers) we must reject as irrelevant or immaterial to our main issue.
MARIANadjectiveUS /ˈmeriən/
of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary
From this reading THE WAYS OF MARIAN The historian may not always wait for the last grain of sand to mark the passing of an hour; he must hasten the flight of time frequently by abrupt reversals of the glass.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading THE WAYS OF MARIAN The historian may not always wait for the last grain of sand to mark the passing of an hour; he must hasten the flight of time frequently by abrupt reversals of the glass.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THE WAYS OF MARIAN The historian may not always wait for the last grain of sand to mark the passing of an hour; he must hasten the flight of time frequently by abrupt reversals of the glass.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The humor of being a mere "constitutional" lawyer did not appeal to Harwood, who revered the traditions and the great names of his chosen profession, and he had first written his name on the rolls of the United States District Court.
midwayadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdweɪ/
equally distant from the extremes
From this reading Harwood was admitted to practice in the United States courts midway of his third year in Bassett's office.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading The doors of the state courts swing inward to any Hoosier citizen of good moral character who wants to practice law,--a drollery of the Hoosier constitution still tolerated.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Much competent evidence (to borrow from the lawyers) we must reject as irrelevant or immaterial to our main issue.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading THE WAYS OF MARIAN The historian may not always wait for the last grain of sand to mark the passing of an hour; he must hasten the flight of time frequently by abrupt reversals of the glass.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The humor of being a mere "constitutional" lawyer did not appeal to Harwood, who revered the traditions and the great names of his chosen profession, and he had first written his name on the rolls of the United States District Court.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading The humor of being a mere "constitutional" lawyer did not appeal to Harwood, who revered the traditions and the great names of his chosen profession, and he had first written his name on the rolls of the United States District Court.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE WAYS OF MARIAN The historian may not always wait for the last grain of sand to mark the passing of an hour; he must hasten the flight of time frequently by abrupt reversals of the glass.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WAYS OF MARIAN The historian may not always wait for the last grain of sand to mark the passing of an hour; he must hasten the flight of time frequently by abrupt reversals of the glass.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Harwood was admitted to practice in the United States courts midway of his third year in Bassett's office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The humor of being a mere "constitutional" lawyer did not appeal to Harwood, who revered the traditions and the great names of his chosen profession, and he had first written his name on the rolls of the United States District Court.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Much competent evidence (to borrow from the lawyers) we must reject as irrelevant or immaterial to our main issue.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Much competent evidence (to borrow from the lawyers) we must reject as irrelevant or immaterial to our main issue.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading THE WAYS OF MARIAN The historian may not always wait for the last grain of sand to mark the passing of an hour; he must hasten the flight of time frequently by abrupt reversals of the glass.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Harwood was admitted to practice in the United States courts midway of his third year in Bassett's office.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading The humor of being a mere "constitutional" lawyer did not appeal to Harwood, who revered the traditions and the great names of his chosen profession, and he had first written his name on the rolls of the United States District Court.
rejectverbUS /rɪˈdʒekt/
refuse to accept or acknowledge
From this reading Much competent evidence (to borrow from the lawyers) we must reject as irrelevant or immaterial to our main issue.
reveredadjectiveUS /rɪˈvɪrd/
profoundly honored
From this reading The humor of being a mere "constitutional" lawyer did not appeal to Harwood, who revered the traditions and the great names of his chosen profession, and he had first written his name on the rolls of the United States District Court.
reversalsnounUS /rɪˈvɜːrsəlz/
plural of “reversal” — a change from one state to the opposite state
From this reading THE WAYS OF MARIAN The historian may not always wait for the last grain of sand to mark the passing of an hour; he must hasten the flight of time frequently by abrupt reversals of the glass.
rollsnounUS /roʊlz/
plural of “roll” — rotary motion of an object around its own axis
From this reading The humor of being a mere "constitutional" lawyer did not appeal to Harwood, who revered the traditions and the great names of his chosen profession, and he had first written his name on the rolls of the United States District Court.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading THE WAYS OF MARIAN The historian may not always wait for the last grain of sand to mark the passing of an hour; he must hasten the flight of time frequently by abrupt reversals of the glass.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The doors of the state courts swing inward to any Hoosier citizen of good moral character who wants to practice law,--a drollery of the Hoosier constitution still tolerated.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Harwood was admitted to practice in the United States courts midway of his third year in Bassett's office.
not in physical motion
From this reading The doors of the state courts swing inward to any Hoosier citizen of good moral character who wants to practice law,--a drollery of the Hoosier constitution still tolerated.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading The doors of the state courts swing inward to any Hoosier citizen of good moral character who wants to practice law,--a drollery of the Hoosier constitution still tolerated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WAYS OF MARIAN The historian may not always wait for the last grain of sand to mark the passing of an hour; he must hasten the flight of time frequently by abrupt reversals of the glass.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Harwood was admitted to practice in the United States courts midway of his third year in Bassett's office.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE WAYS OF MARIAN The historian may not always wait for the last grain of sand to mark the passing of an hour; he must hasten the flight of time frequently by abrupt reversals of the glass.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WAYS OF MARIAN The historian may not always wait for the last grain of sand to mark the passing of an hour; he must hasten the flight of time frequently by abrupt reversals of the glass.
toleratedverbUS /ˈtɑːləreɪtɪd/
past form of “tolerate” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading The doors of the state courts swing inward to any Hoosier citizen of good moral character who wants to practice law,--a drollery of the Hoosier constitution still tolerated.
traditionsnounUS /trəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading The humor of being a mere "constitutional" lawyer did not appeal to Harwood, who revered the traditions and the great names of his chosen profession, and he had first written his name on the rolls of the United States District Court.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Harwood was admitted to practice in the United States courts midway of his third year in Bassett's office.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading THE WAYS OF MARIAN The historian may not always wait for the last grain of sand to mark the passing of an hour; he must hasten the flight of time frequently by abrupt reversals of the glass.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading The doors of the state courts swing inward to any Hoosier citizen of good moral character who wants to practice law,--a drollery of the Hoosier constitution still tolerated.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Harwood was admitted to practice in the United States courts midway of his third year in Bassett's office.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading THE WAYS OF MARIAN The historian may not always wait for the last grain of sand to mark the passing of an hour; he must hasten the flight of time frequently by abrupt reversals of the glass.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Much competent evidence (to borrow from the lawyers) we must reject as irrelevant or immaterial to our main issue.
which person or people
From this reading The doors of the state courts swing inward to any Hoosier citizen of good moral character who wants to practice law,--a drollery of the Hoosier constitution still tolerated.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The humor of being a mere "constitutional" lawyer did not appeal to Harwood, who revered the traditions and the great names of his chosen profession, and he had first written his name on the rolls of the United States District Court.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Harwood was admitted to practice in the United States courts midway of his third year in Bassett's office.
