used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ACROSS THE BORDER OF BOYLAND As we were looking in this same window, I saw a man who looked exactly like a man who used to be a lawyer politician in Warsaw, a small town lawyer politician, such as you find in every town of the kind, pettifogging their lives away, but doing it unconsciously, you may well believe.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading This one had that peculiar something about him which marks the citizen who would like to be a tribune of the people but lacks the capacity.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading ACROSS THE BORDER OF BOYLAND As we were looking in this same window, I saw a man who looked exactly like a man who used to be a lawyer politician in Warsaw, a small town lawyer politician, such as you find in every town of the kind, pettifogging their lives away, but doing it unconsciously, you may well believe.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading His clothes, nondescript, durable garments, were worn with the air of one who says “It is good to dress plainly.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Besides, I am a poor man, a commoner, and proud of it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Besides, I am a poor man, a commoner, and proud of it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ACROSS THE BORDER OF BOYLAND As we were looking in this same window, I saw a man who looked exactly like a man who used to be a lawyer politician in Warsaw, a small town lawyer politician, such as you find in every town of the kind, pettifogging their lives away, but doing it unconsciously, you may well believe.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading ACROSS THE BORDER OF BOYLAND As we were looking in this same window, I saw a man who looked exactly like a man who used to be a lawyer politician in Warsaw, a small town lawyer politician, such as you find in every town of the kind, pettifogging their lives away, but doing it unconsciously, you may well believe.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ACROSS THE BORDER OF BOYLAND As we were looking in this same window, I saw a man who looked exactly like a man who used to be a lawyer politician in Warsaw, a small town lawyer politician, such as you find in every town of the kind, pettifogging their lives away, but doing it unconsciously, you may well believe.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading ACROSS THE BORDER OF BOYLAND As we were looking in this same window, I saw a man who looked exactly like a man who used to be a lawyer politician in Warsaw, a small town lawyer politician, such as you find in every town of the kind, pettifogging their lives away, but doing it unconsciously, you may well believe.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, I am a poor man, a commoner, and proud of it.
BORDERnounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading ACROSS THE BORDER OF BOYLAND As we were looking in this same window, I saw a man who looked exactly like a man who used to be a lawyer politician in Warsaw, a small town lawyer politician, such as you find in every town of the kind, pettifogging their lives away, but doing it unconsciously, you may well believe.
BOYLAND
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ACROSS THE BORDER OF BOYLAND As we were looking in this same window, I saw a man who looked exactly like a man who used to be a lawyer politician in Warsaw, a small town lawyer politician, such as you find in every town of the kind, pettifogging their lives away, but doing it unconsciously, you may well believe.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ACROSS THE BORDER OF BOYLAND As we were looking in this same window, I saw a man who looked exactly like a man who used to be a lawyer politician in Warsaw, a small town lawyer politician, such as you find in every town of the kind, pettifogging their lives away, but doing it unconsciously, you may well believe.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading This one had that peculiar something about him which marks the citizen who would like to be a tribune of the people but lacks the capacity.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading This one had that peculiar something about him which marks the citizen who would like to be a tribune of the people but lacks the capacity.
clientsnounUS /ˈklaɪənts/
plural of “client” — a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading That is what my clients expect.
clothing in general
From this reading His clothes, nondescript, durable garments, were worn with the air of one who says “It is good to dress plainly.
commonernounUS /ˈkɑːmənər/
a person who holds no title
From this reading Besides, I am a poor man, a commoner, and proud of it.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading ACROSS THE BORDER OF BOYLAND As we were looking in this same window, I saw a man who looked exactly like a man who used to be a lawyer politician in Warsaw, a small town lawyer politician, such as you find in every town of the kind, pettifogging their lives away, but doing it unconsciously, you may well believe.
put on clothes
From this reading His clothes, nondescript, durable garments, were worn with the air of one who says “It is good to dress plainly.
durableadjectiveUS /ˈdʊrəbəl/
existing for a long time
From this reading His clothes, nondescript, durable garments, were worn with the air of one who says “It is good to dress plainly.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading ACROSS THE BORDER OF BOYLAND As we were looking in this same window, I saw a man who looked exactly like a man who used to be a lawyer politician in Warsaw, a small town lawyer politician, such as you find in every town of the kind, pettifogging their lives away, but doing it unconsciously, you may well believe.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading ACROSS THE BORDER OF BOYLAND As we were looking in this same window, I saw a man who looked exactly like a man who used to be a lawyer politician in Warsaw, a small town lawyer politician, such as you find in every town of the kind, pettifogging their lives away, but doing it unconsciously, you may well believe.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading That is what my clients expect.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading ACROSS THE BORDER OF BOYLAND As we were looking in this same window, I saw a man who looked exactly like a man who used to be a lawyer politician in Warsaw, a small town lawyer politician, such as you find in every town of the kind, pettifogging their lives away, but doing it unconsciously, you may well believe.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading His clothes, nondescript, durable garments, were worn with the air of one who says “It is good to dress plainly.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading His clothes, nondescript, durable garments, were worn with the air of one who says “It is good to dress plainly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This one had that peculiar something about him which marks the citizen who would like to be a tribune of the people but lacks the capacity.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This one had that peculiar something about him which marks the citizen who would like to be a tribune of the people but lacks the capacity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His clothes, nondescript, durable garments, were worn with the air of one who says “It is good to dress plainly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ACROSS THE BORDER OF BOYLAND As we were looking in this same window, I saw a man who looked exactly like a man who used to be a lawyer politician in Warsaw, a small town lawyer politician, such as you find in every town of the kind, pettifogging their lives away, but doing it unconsciously, you may well believe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ACROSS THE BORDER OF BOYLAND As we were looking in this same window, I saw a man who looked exactly like a man who used to be a lawyer politician in Warsaw, a small town lawyer politician, such as you find in every town of the kind, pettifogging their lives away, but doing it unconsciously, you may well believe.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His clothes, nondescript, durable garments, were worn with the air of one who says “It is good to dress plainly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ACROSS THE BORDER OF BOYLAND As we were looking in this same window, I saw a man who looked exactly like a man who used to be a lawyer politician in Warsaw, a small town lawyer politician, such as you find in every town of the kind, pettifogging their lives away, but doing it unconsciously, you may well believe.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading ACROSS THE BORDER OF BOYLAND As we were looking in this same window, I saw a man who looked exactly like a man who used to be a lawyer politician in Warsaw, a small town lawyer politician, such as you find in every town of the kind, pettifogging their lives away, but doing it unconsciously, you may well believe.
lacksnounUS /læks/
plural of “lack” — the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading This one had that peculiar something about him which marks the citizen who would like to be a tribune of the people but lacks the capacity.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading ACROSS THE BORDER OF BOYLAND As we were looking in this same window, I saw a man who looked exactly like a man who used to be a lawyer politician in Warsaw, a small town lawyer politician, such as you find in every town of the kind, pettifogging their lives away, but doing it unconsciously, you may well believe.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading ACROSS THE BORDER OF BOYLAND As we were looking in this same window, I saw a man who looked exactly like a man who used to be a lawyer politician in Warsaw, a small town lawyer politician, such as you find in every town of the kind, pettifogging their lives away, but doing it unconsciously, you may well believe.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading ACROSS THE BORDER OF BOYLAND As we were looking in this same window, I saw a man who looked exactly like a man who used to be a lawyer politician in Warsaw, a small town lawyer politician, such as you find in every town of the kind, pettifogging their lives away, but doing it unconsciously, you may well believe.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading ACROSS THE BORDER OF BOYLAND As we were looking in this same window, I saw a man who looked exactly like a man who used to be a lawyer politician in Warsaw, a small town lawyer politician, such as you find in every town of the kind, pettifogging their lives away, but doing it unconsciously, you may well believe.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading ACROSS THE BORDER OF BOYLAND As we were looking in this same window, I saw a man who looked exactly like a man who used to be a lawyer politician in Warsaw, a small town lawyer politician, such as you find in every town of the kind, pettifogging their lives away, but doing it unconsciously, you may well believe.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading ACROSS THE BORDER OF BOYLAND As we were looking in this same window, I saw a man who looked exactly like a man who used to be a lawyer politician in Warsaw, a small town lawyer politician, such as you find in every town of the kind, pettifogging their lives away, but doing it unconsciously, you may well believe.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading This one had that peculiar something about him which marks the citizen who would like to be a tribune of the people but lacks the capacity.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading ACROSS THE BORDER OF BOYLAND As we were looking in this same window, I saw a man who looked exactly like a man who used to be a lawyer politician in Warsaw, a small town lawyer politician, such as you find in every town of the kind, pettifogging their lives away, but doing it unconsciously, you may well believe.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading That is what my clients expect.
nondescriptadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːndɪˈskrɪpt/
lacking distinct or individual characteristics; dull and uninteresting
From this reading His clothes, nondescript, durable garments, were worn with the air of one who says “It is good to dress plainly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ACROSS THE BORDER OF BOYLAND As we were looking in this same window, I saw a man who looked exactly like a man who used to be a lawyer politician in Warsaw, a small town lawyer politician, such as you find in every town of the kind, pettifogging their lives away, but doing it unconsciously, you may well believe.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This one had that peculiar something about him which marks the citizen who would like to be a tribune of the people but lacks the capacity.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading This one had that peculiar something about him which marks the citizen who would like to be a tribune of the people but lacks the capacity.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading This one had that peculiar something about him which marks the citizen who would like to be a tribune of the people but lacks the capacity.
pettifogging
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ACROSS THE BORDER OF BOYLAND As we were looking in this same window, I saw a man who looked exactly like a man who used to be a lawyer politician in Warsaw, a small town lawyer politician, such as you find in every town of the kind, pettifogging their lives away, but doing it unconsciously, you may well believe.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading His clothes, nondescript, durable garments, were worn with the air of one who says “It is good to dress plainly.
politiciannounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃən/
a leader engaged in civil administration
From this reading ACROSS THE BORDER OF BOYLAND As we were looking in this same window, I saw a man who looked exactly like a man who used to be a lawyer politician in Warsaw, a small town lawyer politician, such as you find in every town of the kind, pettifogging their lives away, but doing it unconsciously, you may well believe.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Besides, I am a poor man, a commoner, and proud of it.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Besides, I am a poor man, a commoner, and proud of it.
Identical; not different.
From this reading ACROSS THE BORDER OF BOYLAND As we were looking in this same window, I saw a man who looked exactly like a man who used to be a lawyer politician in Warsaw, a small town lawyer politician, such as you find in every town of the kind, pettifogging their lives away, but doing it unconsciously, you may well believe.
cut with a saw
From this reading ACROSS THE BORDER OF BOYLAND As we were looking in this same window, I saw a man who looked exactly like a man who used to be a lawyer politician in Warsaw, a small town lawyer politician, such as you find in every town of the kind, pettifogging their lives away, but doing it unconsciously, you may well believe.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading His clothes, nondescript, durable garments, were worn with the air of one who says “It is good to dress plainly.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ACROSS THE BORDER OF BOYLAND As we were looking in this same window, I saw a man who looked exactly like a man who used to be a lawyer politician in Warsaw, a small town lawyer politician, such as you find in every town of the kind, pettifogging their lives away, but doing it unconsciously, you may well believe.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading This one had that peculiar something about him which marks the citizen who would like to be a tribune of the people but lacks the capacity.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading ACROSS THE BORDER OF BOYLAND As we were looking in this same window, I saw a man who looked exactly like a man who used to be a lawyer politician in Warsaw, a small town lawyer politician, such as you find in every town of the kind, pettifogging their lives away, but doing it unconsciously, you may well believe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This one had that peculiar something about him which marks the citizen who would like to be a tribune of the people but lacks the capacity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ACROSS THE BORDER OF BOYLAND As we were looking in this same window, I saw a man who looked exactly like a man who used to be a lawyer politician in Warsaw, a small town lawyer politician, such as you find in every town of the kind, pettifogging their lives away, but doing it unconsciously, you may well believe.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading ACROSS THE BORDER OF BOYLAND As we were looking in this same window, I saw a man who looked exactly like a man who used to be a lawyer politician in Warsaw, a small town lawyer politician, such as you find in every town of the kind, pettifogging their lives away, but doing it unconsciously, you may well believe.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ACROSS THE BORDER OF BOYLAND As we were looking in this same window, I saw a man who looked exactly like a man who used to be a lawyer politician in Warsaw, a small town lawyer politician, such as you find in every town of the kind, pettifogging their lives away, but doing it unconsciously, you may well believe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ACROSS THE BORDER OF BOYLAND As we were looking in this same window, I saw a man who looked exactly like a man who used to be a lawyer politician in Warsaw, a small town lawyer politician, such as you find in every town of the kind, pettifogging their lives away, but doing it unconsciously, you may well believe.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading ACROSS THE BORDER OF BOYLAND As we were looking in this same window, I saw a man who looked exactly like a man who used to be a lawyer politician in Warsaw, a small town lawyer politician, such as you find in every town of the kind, pettifogging their lives away, but doing it unconsciously, you may well believe.
tribunenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːn/
(ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests
From this reading This one had that peculiar something about him which marks the citizen who would like to be a tribune of the people but lacks the capacity.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading ACROSS THE BORDER OF BOYLAND As we were looking in this same window, I saw a man who looked exactly like a man who used to be a lawyer politician in Warsaw, a small town lawyer politician, such as you find in every town of the kind, pettifogging their lives away, but doing it unconsciously, you may well believe.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading ACROSS THE BORDER OF BOYLAND As we were looking in this same window, I saw a man who looked exactly like a man who used to be a lawyer politician in Warsaw, a small town lawyer politician, such as you find in every town of the kind, pettifogging their lives away, but doing it unconsciously, you may well believe.
WarsawnounUS /ˈwɔːrsɔː/
the capital and largest city of Poland; located in central Poland
From this reading ACROSS THE BORDER OF BOYLAND As we were looking in this same window, I saw a man who looked exactly like a man who used to be a lawyer politician in Warsaw, a small town lawyer politician, such as you find in every town of the kind, pettifogging their lives away, but doing it unconsciously, you may well believe.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading ACROSS THE BORDER OF BOYLAND As we were looking in this same window, I saw a man who looked exactly like a man who used to be a lawyer politician in Warsaw, a small town lawyer politician, such as you find in every town of the kind, pettifogging their lives away, but doing it unconsciously, you may well believe.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading ACROSS THE BORDER OF BOYLAND As we were looking in this same window, I saw a man who looked exactly like a man who used to be a lawyer politician in Warsaw, a small town lawyer politician, such as you find in every town of the kind, pettifogging their lives away, but doing it unconsciously, you may well believe.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ACROSS THE BORDER OF BOYLAND As we were looking in this same window, I saw a man who looked exactly like a man who used to be a lawyer politician in Warsaw, a small town lawyer politician, such as you find in every town of the kind, pettifogging their lives away, but doing it unconsciously, you may well believe.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading That is what my clients expect.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This one had that peculiar something about him which marks the citizen who would like to be a tribune of the people but lacks the capacity.
which person or people
From this reading ACROSS THE BORDER OF BOYLAND As we were looking in this same window, I saw a man who looked exactly like a man who used to be a lawyer politician in Warsaw, a small town lawyer politician, such as you find in every town of the kind, pettifogging their lives away, but doing it unconsciously, you may well believe.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading ACROSS THE BORDER OF BOYLAND As we were looking in this same window, I saw a man who looked exactly like a man who used to be a lawyer politician in Warsaw, a small town lawyer politician, such as you find in every town of the kind, pettifogging their lives away, but doing it unconsciously, you may well believe.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His clothes, nondescript, durable garments, were worn with the air of one who says “It is good to dress plainly.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading His clothes, nondescript, durable garments, were worn with the air of one who says “It is good to dress plainly.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This one had that peculiar something about him which marks the citizen who would like to be a tribune of the people but lacks the capacity.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ACROSS THE BORDER OF BOYLAND As we were looking in this same window, I saw a man who looked exactly like a man who used to be a lawyer politician in Warsaw, a small town lawyer politician, such as you find in every town of the kind, pettifogging their lives away, but doing it unconsciously, you may well believe.
