Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Within five years they were counted among the first lawyers of the Metropolis, and had already a practice which assured them ease and comfort for their declining years.

later than; following

From this reading After the trial of Dr. Medjora, the young men who had so successfully defended him became rapidly prominent.

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From this reading AGNES DUDLEY.

(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 Mr. Dudley continued to be the ardent student that he had always been, and those who knew how well versed he was in law, were not at all surprised when he was eventually made a judge, a position which at this time he had held with honor for five years.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Within five years they were counted among the first lawyers of the Metropolis, and had already a practice which assured them ease and comfort for their declining years.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Mr. Dudley continued to be the ardent student that he had always been, and those who knew how well versed he was in law, were not at all surprised when he was eventually made a judge, a position which at this time he had held with honor for five years.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Within five years they were counted among the first lawyers of the Metropolis, and had already a practice which assured them ease and comfort for their declining years.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Within six months they were retained in another celebrated case, and won new laurels.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Within six months they were retained in another celebrated case, and won new laurels.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading Mr. Dudley continued to be the ardent student that he had always been, and those who knew how well versed he was in law, were not at all surprised when he was eventually made a judge, a position which at this time he had held with honor for five years.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading Within five years they were counted among the first lawyers of the Metropolis, and had already a practice which assured them ease and comfort for their declining years.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Dudley continued to be the ardent student that he had always been, and those who knew how well versed he was in law, were not at all surprised when he was eventually made a judge, a position which at this time he had held with honor for five years.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Mr. Dudley continued to be the ardent student that he had always been, and those who knew how well versed he was in law, were not at all surprised when he was eventually made a judge, a position which at this time he had held with honor for five years.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading After the trial of Dr. Medjora, the young men who had so successfully defended him became rapidly prominent.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mr. Dudley continued to be the ardent student that he had always been, and those who knew how well versed he was in law, were not at all surprised when he was eventually made a judge, a position which at this time he had held with honor for five years.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Within six months they were retained in another celebrated case, and won new laurels.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Within six months they were retained in another celebrated case, and won new laurels.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading Within five years they were counted among the first lawyers of the Metropolis, and had already a practice which assured them ease and comfort for their declining years.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Mr. Dudley continued to be the ardent student that he had always been, and those who knew how well versed he was in law, were not at all surprised when he was eventually made a judge, a position which at this time he had held with honor for five years.

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading Within five years they were counted among the first lawyers of the Metropolis, and had already a practice which assured them ease and comfort for their declining years.

-ing form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading Within five years they were counted among the first lawyers of the Metropolis, and had already a practice which assured them ease and comfort for their declining years.

past form of “defend” — argue or speak in defense of

From this reading After the trial of Dr. Medjora, the young men who had so successfully defended him became rapidly prominent.

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From this reading After the trial of Dr. Medjora, the young men who had so successfully defended him became rapidly prominent.

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From this reading AGNES DUDLEY.

move gently or carefully

From this reading Within five years they were counted among the first lawyers of the Metropolis, and had already a practice which assured them ease and comfort for their declining years.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Mr. Dudley continued to be the ardent student that he had always been, and those who knew how well versed he was in law, were not at all surprised when he was eventually made a judge, a position which at this time he had held with honor for five years.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Within five years they were counted among the first lawyers of the Metropolis, and had already a practice which assured them ease and comfort for their declining years.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Within five years they were counted among the first lawyers of the Metropolis, and had already a practice which assured them ease and comfort for their declining years.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Within five years they were counted among the first lawyers of the Metropolis, and had already a practice which assured them ease and comfort for their declining years.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading After the trial of Dr. Medjora, the young men who had so successfully defended him became rapidly prominent.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mr. Dudley continued to be the ardent student that he had always been, and those who knew how well versed he was in law, were not at all surprised when he was eventually made a judge, a position which at this time he had held with honor for five years.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Mr. Dudley continued to be the ardent student that he had always been, and those who knew how well versed he was in law, were not at all surprised when he was eventually made a judge, a position which at this time he had held with honor for five years.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading After the trial of Dr. Medjora, the young men who had so successfully defended him became rapidly prominent.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading Mr. Dudley continued to be the ardent student that he had always been, and those who knew how well versed he was in law, were not at all surprised when he was eventually made a judge, a position which at this time he had held with honor for five years.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mr. Dudley continued to be the ardent student that he had always been, and those who knew how well versed he was in law, were not at all surprised when he was eventually made a judge, a position which at this time he had held with honor for five years.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Within six months they were retained in another celebrated case, and won new laurels.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Mr. Dudley continued to be the ardent student that he had always been, and those who knew how well versed he was in law, were not at all surprised when he was eventually made a judge, a position which at this time he had held with honor for five years.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Mr. Dudley continued to be the ardent student that he had always been, and those who knew how well versed he was in law, were not at all surprised when he was eventually made a judge, a position which at this time he had held with honor for five years.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading Within six months they were retained in another celebrated case, and won new laurels.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading Mr. Dudley continued to be the ardent student that he had always been, and those who knew how well versed he was in law, were not at all surprised when he was eventually made a judge, a position which at this time he had held with honor for five years.

plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading Within five years they were counted among the first lawyers of the Metropolis, and had already a practice which assured them ease and comfort for their declining years.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Mr. Dudley continued to be the ardent student that he had always been, and those who knew how well versed he was in law, were not at all surprised when he was eventually made a judge, a position which at this time he had held with honor for five years.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading After the trial of Dr. Medjora, the young men who had so successfully defended him became rapidly prominent.

the force of workers available

From this reading After the trial of Dr. Medjora, the young men who had so successfully defended him became rapidly prominent.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Within five years they were counted among the first lawyers of the Metropolis, and had already a practice which assured them ease and comfort for their declining years.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Within six months they were retained in another celebrated case, and won new laurels.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Dudley continued to be the ardent student that he had always been, and those who knew how well versed he was in law, were not at all surprised when he was eventually made a judge, a position which at this time he had held with honor for five years.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Within six months they were retained in another celebrated case, and won new laurels.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Dudley continued to be the ardent student that he had always been, and those who knew how well versed he was in law, were not at all surprised when he was eventually made a judge, a position which at this time he had held with honor for five years.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After the trial of Dr. Medjora, the young men who had so successfully defended him became rapidly prominent.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Mr. Dudley continued to be the ardent student that he had always been, and those who knew how well versed he was in law, were not at all surprised when he was eventually made a judge, a position which at this time he had held with honor for five years.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading Within five years they were counted among the first lawyers of the Metropolis, and had already a practice which assured them ease and comfort for their declining years.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading After the trial of Dr. Medjora, the young men who had so successfully defended him became rapidly prominent.

with speed

From this reading After the trial of Dr. Medjora, the young men who had so successfully defended him became rapidly prominent.

continued in your keeping or use or memory

From this reading Within six months they were retained in another celebrated case, and won new laurels.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Within six months they were retained in another celebrated case, and won new laurels.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading After the trial of Dr. Medjora, the young men who had so successfully defended him became rapidly prominent.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Mr. Dudley continued to be the ardent student that he had always been, and those who knew how well versed he was in law, were not at all surprised when he was eventually made a judge, a position which at this time he had held with honor for five years.

with success; in a successful manner

From this reading After the trial of Dr. Medjora, the young men who had so successfully defended him became rapidly prominent.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Mr. Dudley continued to be the ardent student that he had always been, and those who knew how well versed he was in law, were not at all surprised when he was eventually made a judge, a position which at this time he had held with honor for five years.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Dudley continued to be the ardent student that he had always been, and those who knew how well versed he was in law, were not at all surprised when he was eventually made a judge, a position which at this time he had held with honor for five years.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading After the trial of Dr. Medjora, the young men who had so successfully defended him became rapidly prominent.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Within five years they were counted among the first lawyers of the Metropolis, and had already a practice which assured them ease and comfort for their declining years.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Within five years they were counted among the first lawyers of the Metropolis, and had already a practice which assured them ease and comfort for their declining years.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Within six months they were retained in another celebrated case, and won new laurels.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Mr. Dudley continued to be the ardent student that he had always been, and those who knew how well versed he was in law, were not at all surprised when he was eventually made a judge, a position which at this time he had held with honor for five years.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Mr. Dudley continued to be the ardent student that he had always been, and those who knew how well versed he was in law, were not at all surprised when he was eventually made a judge, a position which at this time he had held with honor for five years.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Mr. Dudley continued to be the ardent student that he had always been, and those who knew how well versed he was in law, were not at all surprised when he was eventually made a judge, a position which at this time he had held with honor for five years.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Mr. Dudley continued to be the ardent student that he had always been, and those who knew how well versed he was in law, were not at all surprised when he was eventually made a judge, a position which at this time he had held with honor for five years.

the act of testing something

From this reading After the trial of Dr. Medjora, the young men who had so successfully defended him became rapidly prominent.

an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures

From this reading Mr. Dudley continued to be the ardent student that he had always been, and those who knew how well versed he was in law, were not at all surprised when he was eventually made a judge, a position which at this time he had held with honor for five years.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Mr. Dudley continued to be the ardent student that he had always been, and those who knew how well versed he was in law, were not at all surprised when he was eventually made a judge, a position which at this time he had held with honor for five years.

(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 Mr. Dudley continued to be the ardent student that he had always been, and those who knew how well versed he was in law, were not at all surprised when he was eventually made a judge, a position which at this time he had held with honor for five years.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Within six months they were retained in another celebrated case, and won new laurels.

at the time that

From this reading Mr. Dudley continued to be the ardent student that he had always been, and those who knew how well versed he was in law, were not at all surprised when he was eventually made a judge, a position which at this time he had held with honor for five years.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Within five years they were counted among the first lawyers of the Metropolis, and had already a practice which assured them ease and comfort for their declining years.

which person or people

From this reading After the trial of Dr. Medjora, the young men who had so successfully defended him became rapidly prominent.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Dudley continued to be the ardent student that he had always been, and those who knew how well versed he was in law, were not at all surprised when he was eventually made a judge, a position which at this time he had held with honor for five years.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Within six months they were retained in another celebrated case, and won new laurels.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading Within six months they were retained in another celebrated case, and won new laurels.

a late time of life

From this reading Within five years they were counted among the first lawyers of the Metropolis, and had already a practice which assured them ease and comfort for their declining years.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading After the trial of Dr. Medjora, the young men who had so successfully defended him became rapidly prominent.