used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Takes a Lesson in the Law._ As Robert was unable to give bail without calling upon his friend Dudley, which he determined not to do in any case, he was taken to the jail and locked up.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Upon his arrival there he employed a messenger to carry a note to a young lawyer with whom he happened to be slightly acquainted, asking him to come to the jail at once.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Let me tell you in the outset, Mr. Dyker, that I have no money and no friends; wherefore if you allow me to consult you at all, it must be with the understanding that I cannot possibly pay you for your services until I can make the money.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading "Let me tell you in the outset, Mr. Dyker, that I have no money and no friends; wherefore if you allow me to consult you at all, it must be with the understanding that I cannot possibly pay you for your services until I can make the money.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Takes a Lesson in the Law._ As Robert was unable to give bail without calling upon his friend Dudley, which he determined not to do in any case, he was taken to the jail and locked up.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Takes a Lesson in the Law._ As Robert was unable to give bail without calling upon his friend Dudley, which he determined not to do in any case, he was taken to the jail and locked up.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If you are willing to trust me to that extent, we can proceed to business."
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Upon his arrival there he employed a messenger to carry a note to a young lawyer with whom he happened to be slightly acquainted, asking him to come to the jail at once.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When he arrived Robert said to him:
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Takes a Lesson in the Law._ As Robert was unable to give bail without calling upon his friend Dudley, which he determined not to do in any case, he was taken to the jail and locked up.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Upon his arrival there he employed a messenger to carry a note to a young lawyer with whom he happened to be slightly acquainted, asking him to come to the jail at once.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Upon his arrival there he employed a messenger to carry a note to a young lawyer with whom he happened to be slightly acquainted, asking him to come to the jail at once.
bailverbUS /beɪl/
release after a security has been paid
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Takes a Lesson in the Law._ As Robert was unable to give bail without calling upon his friend Dudley, which he determined not to do in any case, he was taken to the jail and locked up.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Upon his arrival there he employed a messenger to carry a note to a young lawyer with whom he happened to be slightly acquainted, asking him to come to the jail at once.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading If you are willing to trust me to that extent, we can proceed to business."
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Takes a Lesson in the Law._ As Robert was unable to give bail without calling upon his friend Dudley, which he determined not to do in any case, he was taken to the jail and locked up.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Let me tell you in the outset, Mr. Dyker, that I have no money and no friends; wherefore if you allow me to consult you at all, it must be with the understanding that I cannot possibly pay you for your services until I can make the money.
cannot
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From this reading "Let me tell you in the outset, Mr. Dyker, that I have no money and no friends; wherefore if you allow me to consult you at all, it must be with the understanding that I cannot possibly pay you for your services until I can make the money.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Upon his arrival there he employed a messenger to carry a note to a young lawyer with whom he happened to be slightly acquainted, asking him to come to the jail at once.
an occurrence of something
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Takes a Lesson in the Law._ As Robert was unable to give bail without calling upon his friend Dudley, which he determined not to do in any case, he was taken to the jail and locked up.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Upon his arrival there he employed a messenger to carry a note to a young lawyer with whom he happened to be slightly acquainted, asking him to come to the jail at once.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading "Let me tell you in the outset, Mr. Dyker, that I have no money and no friends; wherefore if you allow me to consult you at all, it must be with the understanding that I cannot possibly pay you for your services until I can make the money.
characterized by great determination
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Takes a Lesson in the Law._ As Robert was unable to give bail without calling upon his friend Dudley, which he determined not to do in any case, he was taken to the jail and locked up.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Takes a Lesson in the Law._ As Robert was unable to give bail without calling upon his friend Dudley, which he determined not to do in any case, he was taken to the jail and locked up.
Dudley
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From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Takes a Lesson in the Law._ As Robert was unable to give bail without calling upon his friend Dudley, which he determined not to do in any case, he was taken to the jail and locked up.
Dyker
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From this reading "Let me tell you in the outset, Mr. Dyker, that I have no money and no friends; wherefore if you allow me to consult you at all, it must be with the understanding that I cannot possibly pay you for your services until I can make the money.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Upon his arrival there he employed a messenger to carry a note to a young lawyer with whom he happened to be slightly acquainted, asking him to come to the jail at once.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading If you are willing to trust me to that extent, we can proceed to business."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Let me tell you in the outset, Mr. Dyker, that I have no money and no friends; wherefore if you allow me to consult you at all, it must be with the understanding that I cannot possibly pay you for your services until I can make the money.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Takes a Lesson in the Law._ As Robert was unable to give bail without calling upon his friend Dudley, which he determined not to do in any case, he was taken to the jail and locked up.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Let me tell you in the outset, Mr. Dyker, that I have no money and no friends; wherefore if you allow me to consult you at all, it must be with the understanding that I cannot possibly pay you for your services until I can make the money.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Takes a Lesson in the Law._ As Robert was unable to give bail without calling upon his friend Dudley, which he determined not to do in any case, he was taken to the jail and locked up.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Upon his arrival there he employed a messenger to carry a note to a young lawyer with whom he happened to be slightly acquainted, asking him to come to the jail at once.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Let me tell you in the outset, Mr. Dyker, that I have no money and no friends; wherefore if you allow me to consult you at all, it must be with the understanding that I cannot possibly pay you for your services until I can make the money.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Takes a Lesson in the Law._ As Robert was unable to give bail without calling upon his friend Dudley, which he determined not to do in any case, he was taken to the jail and locked up.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Upon his arrival there he employed a messenger to carry a note to a young lawyer with whom he happened to be slightly acquainted, asking him to come to the jail at once.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Takes a Lesson in the Law._ As Robert was unable to give bail without calling upon his friend Dudley, which he determined not to do in any case, he was taken to the jail and locked up.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Let me tell you in the outset, Mr. Dyker, that I have no money and no friends; wherefore if you allow me to consult you at all, it must be with the understanding that I cannot possibly pay you for your services until I can make the money.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Let me tell you in the outset, Mr. Dyker, that I have no money and no friends; wherefore if you allow me to consult you at all, it must be with the understanding that I cannot possibly pay you for your services until I can make the money.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Takes a Lesson in the Law._ As Robert was unable to give bail without calling upon his friend Dudley, which he determined not to do in any case, he was taken to the jail and locked up.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Let me tell you in the outset, Mr. Dyker, that I have no money and no friends; wherefore if you allow me to consult you at all, it must be with the understanding that I cannot possibly pay you for your services until I can make the money.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Takes a Lesson in the Law._ As Robert was unable to give bail without calling upon his friend Dudley, which he determined not to do in any case, he was taken to the jail and locked up.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Takes a Lesson in the Law._ As Robert was unable to give bail without calling upon his friend Dudley, which he determined not to do in any case, he was taken to the jail and locked up.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Upon his arrival there he employed a messenger to carry a note to a young lawyer with whom he happened to be slightly acquainted, asking him to come to the jail at once.
a unit of instruction
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Takes a Lesson in the Law._ As Robert was unable to give bail without calling upon his friend Dudley, which he determined not to do in any case, he was taken to the jail and locked up.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let me tell you in the outset, Mr. Dyker, that I have no money and no friends; wherefore if you allow me to consult you at all, it must be with the understanding that I cannot possibly pay you for your services until I can make the money.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Takes a Lesson in the Law._ As Robert was unable to give bail without calling upon his friend Dudley, which he determined not to do in any case, he was taken to the jail and locked up.
engage in
From this reading "Let me tell you in the outset, Mr. Dyker, that I have no money and no friends; wherefore if you allow me to consult you at all, it must be with the understanding that I cannot possibly pay you for your services until I can make the money.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let me tell you in the outset, Mr. Dyker, that I have no money and no friends; wherefore if you allow me to consult you at all, it must be with the understanding that I cannot possibly pay you for your services until I can make the money.
a person who carries a message
From this reading Upon his arrival there he employed a messenger to carry a note to a young lawyer with whom he happened to be slightly acquainted, asking him to come to the jail at once.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "Let me tell you in the outset, Mr. Dyker, that I have no money and no friends; wherefore if you allow me to consult you at all, it must be with the understanding that I cannot possibly pay you for your services until I can make the money.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Takes a Lesson in the Law._ As Robert was unable to give bail without calling upon his friend Dudley, which he determined not to do in any case, he was taken to the jail and locked up.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Let me tell you in the outset, Mr. Dyker, that I have no money and no friends; wherefore if you allow me to consult you at all, it must be with the understanding that I cannot possibly pay you for your services until I can make the money.
not any; not one
From this reading "Let me tell you in the outset, Mr. Dyker, that I have no money and no friends; wherefore if you allow me to consult you at all, it must be with the understanding that I cannot possibly pay you for your services until I can make the money.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Takes a Lesson in the Law._ As Robert was unable to give bail without calling upon his friend Dudley, which he determined not to do in any case, he was taken to the jail and locked up.
a brief written record
From this reading Upon his arrival there he employed a messenger to carry a note to a young lawyer with whom he happened to be slightly acquainted, asking him to come to the jail at once.
on one occasion
From this reading Upon his arrival there he employed a messenger to carry a note to a young lawyer with whom he happened to be slightly acquainted, asking him to come to the jail at once.
outsetnounUS /ˈaʊtset/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading "Let me tell you in the outset, Mr. Dyker, that I have no money and no friends; wherefore if you allow me to consult you at all, it must be with the understanding that I cannot possibly pay you for your services until I can make the money.
Pagebrook
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Takes a Lesson in the Law._ As Robert was unable to give bail without calling upon his friend Dudley, which he determined not to do in any case, he was taken to the jail and locked up.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading "Let me tell you in the outset, Mr. Dyker, that I have no money and no friends; wherefore if you allow me to consult you at all, it must be with the understanding that I cannot possibly pay you for your services until I can make the money.
by chance
From this reading "Let me tell you in the outset, Mr. Dyker, that I have no money and no friends; wherefore if you allow me to consult you at all, it must be with the understanding that I cannot possibly pay you for your services until I can make the money.
continue talking
From this reading If you are willing to trust me to that extent, we can proceed to business."
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Takes a Lesson in the Law._ As Robert was unable to give bail without calling upon his friend Dudley, which he determined not to do in any case, he was taken to the jail and locked up.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When he arrived Robert said to him:
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading "Let me tell you in the outset, Mr. Dyker, that I have no money and no friends; wherefore if you allow me to consult you at all, it must be with the understanding that I cannot possibly pay you for your services until I can make the money.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Upon his arrival there he employed a messenger to carry a note to a young lawyer with whom he happened to be slightly acquainted, asking him to come to the jail at once.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Takes a Lesson in the Law._ As Robert was unable to give bail without calling upon his friend Dudley, which he determined not to do in any case, he was taken to the jail and locked up.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Takes a Lesson in the Law._ As Robert was unable to give bail without calling upon his friend Dudley, which he determined not to do in any case, he was taken to the jail and locked up.
express in words
From this reading "Let me tell you in the outset, Mr. Dyker, that I have no money and no friends; wherefore if you allow me to consult you at all, it must be with the understanding that I cannot possibly pay you for your services until I can make the money.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Let me tell you in the outset, Mr. Dyker, that I have no money and no friends; wherefore if you allow me to consult you at all, it must be with the understanding that I cannot possibly pay you for your services until I can make the money.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Takes a Lesson in the Law._ As Robert was unable to give bail without calling upon his friend Dudley, which he determined not to do in any case, he was taken to the jail and locked up.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Upon his arrival there he employed a messenger to carry a note to a young lawyer with whom he happened to be slightly acquainted, asking him to come to the jail at once.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Takes a Lesson in the Law._ As Robert was unable to give bail without calling upon his friend Dudley, which he determined not to do in any case, he was taken to the jail and locked up.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading If you are willing to trust me to that extent, we can proceed to business."
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Takes a Lesson in the Law._ As Robert was unable to give bail without calling upon his friend Dudley, which he determined not to do in any case, he was taken to the jail and locked up.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading "Let me tell you in the outset, Mr. Dyker, that I have no money and no friends; wherefore if you allow me to consult you at all, it must be with the understanding that I cannot possibly pay you for your services until I can make the money.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "Let me tell you in the outset, Mr. Dyker, that I have no money and no friends; wherefore if you allow me to consult you at all, it must be with the understanding that I cannot possibly pay you for your services until I can make the money.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Takes a Lesson in the Law._ As Robert was unable to give bail without calling upon his friend Dudley, which he determined not to do in any case, he was taken to the jail and locked up.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Takes a Lesson in the Law._ As Robert was unable to give bail without calling upon his friend Dudley, which he determined not to do in any case, he was taken to the jail and locked up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Takes a Lesson in the Law._ As Robert was unable to give bail without calling upon his friend Dudley, which he determined not to do in any case, he was taken to the jail and locked up.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If you are willing to trust me to that extent, we can proceed to business."
at the time that
From this reading When he arrived Robert said to him:
whereforeadverbUS /werˈfɔːr/
an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”
From this reading "Let me tell you in the outset, Mr. Dyker, that I have no money and no friends; wherefore if you allow me to consult you at all, it must be with the understanding that I cannot possibly pay you for your services until I can make the money.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Takes a Lesson in the Law._ As Robert was unable to give bail without calling upon his friend Dudley, which he determined not to do in any case, he was taken to the jail and locked up.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Upon his arrival there he employed a messenger to carry a note to a young lawyer with whom he happened to be slightly acquainted, asking him to come to the jail at once.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading If you are willing to trust me to that extent, we can proceed to business."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Upon his arrival there he employed a messenger to carry a note to a young lawyer with whom he happened to be slightly acquainted, asking him to come to the jail at once.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Takes a Lesson in the Law._ As Robert was unable to give bail without calling upon his friend Dudley, which he determined not to do in any case, he was taken to the jail and locked up.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Let me tell you in the outset, Mr. Dyker, that I have no money and no friends; wherefore if you allow me to consult you at all, it must be with the understanding that I cannot possibly pay you for your services until I can make the money.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Upon his arrival there he employed a messenger to carry a note to a young lawyer with whom he happened to be slightly acquainted, asking him to come to the jail at once.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Let me tell you in the outset, Mr. Dyker, that I have no money and no friends; wherefore if you allow me to consult you at all, it must be with the understanding that I cannot possibly pay you for your services until I can make the money.
