(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 All the bundles were tied together with the inevitable tape; well may it blush red for the unholy and mendacious things it has enfolded!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the Solicitor-General’s chambers, in Paper Buildings, Bobby Herrick was fuming, and looking at his watch.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the Solicitor-General’s chambers, in Paper Buildings, Bobby Herrick was fuming, and looking at his watch.
bargainedverbUS /ˈbɑːrɡənd/
past form of “bargain” — negotiate the terms of an exchange
From this reading For one thing, he had bargained so remorselessly for heavier fees at moments critical for his employer’s clients that he had lost the power of feeling shame.
blushverbUS /blʌʃ/
turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading All the bundles were tied together with the inevitable tape; well may it blush red for the unholy and mendacious things it has enfolded!
blushedverbUS /blʌʃt/
past form of “blush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading Westwood’s clerk, however, never blushed.
BobbynounUS /ˈbɑːbi/
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading In the Solicitor-General’s chambers, in Paper Buildings, Bobby Herrick was fuming, and looking at his watch.
briefsnounUS /briːfs/
(used in the plural) short tight-fitting underpants (trade name Jockey shorts)
From this reading At intervals Wilson, the head-clerk, fussed in and out with briefs and papers.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading In the Solicitor-General’s chambers, in Paper Buildings, Bobby Herrick was fuming, and looking at his watch.
bundlesnounUS /ˈbʌndəlz/
plural of “bundle” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading All the bundles were tied together with the inevitable tape; well may it blush red for the unholy and mendacious things it has enfolded!
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading In the Solicitor-General’s chambers, in Paper Buildings, Bobby Herrick was fuming, and looking at his watch.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Westwood’s clerk, however, never blushed.
clientsnounUS /ˈklaɪənts/
plural of “client” — a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading For one thing, he had bargained so remorselessly for heavier fees at moments critical for his employer’s clients that he had lost the power of feeling shame.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading For one thing, he had bargained so remorselessly for heavier fees at moments critical for his employer’s clients that he had lost the power of feeling shame.
employer'snounUS /emˈplɔɪərz/
possessive form of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading For one thing, he had bargained so remorselessly for heavier fees at moments critical for his employer’s clients that he had lost the power of feeling shame.
enfolded
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From this reading All the bundles were tied together with the inevitable tape; well may it blush red for the unholy and mendacious things it has enfolded!
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading For one thing, he had bargained so remorselessly for heavier fees at moments critical for his employer’s clients that he had lost the power of feeling shame.
feesnounUS /fiːz/
plural of “fee” — a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
From this reading For one thing, he had bargained so remorselessly for heavier fees at moments critical for his employer’s clients that he had lost the power of feeling shame.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All the bundles were tied together with the inevitable tape; well may it blush red for the unholy and mendacious things it has enfolded!
fumingverbUS /ˈfjuːmɪŋ/
-ing form of “fume” — be mad, angry, or furious
From this reading In the Solicitor-General’s chambers, in Paper Buildings, Bobby Herrick was fuming, and looking at his watch.
fussedverbUS /fʌst/
past form of “fuss” — worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading At intervals Wilson, the head-clerk, fussed in and out with briefs and papers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For one thing, he had bargained so remorselessly for heavier fees at moments critical for his employer’s clients that he had lost the power of feeling shame.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All the bundles were tied together with the inevitable tape; well may it blush red for the unholy and mendacious things it has enfolded!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For one thing, he had bargained so remorselessly for heavier fees at moments critical for his employer’s clients that he had lost the power of feeling shame.
head-clerk
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From this reading At intervals Wilson, the head-clerk, fussed in and out with briefs and papers.
heavieradjectiveUS /ˈheviər/
comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading For one thing, he had bargained so remorselessly for heavier fees at moments critical for his employer’s clients that he had lost the power of feeling shame.
HerricknounUS /ˈherɪk/
English lyric poet (1591-1674)
From this reading In the Solicitor-General’s chambers, in Paper Buildings, Bobby Herrick was fuming, and looking at his watch.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the Solicitor-General’s chambers, in Paper Buildings, Bobby Herrick was fuming, and looking at his watch.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Westwood’s clerk, however, never blushed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the Solicitor-General’s chambers, in Paper Buildings, Bobby Herrick was fuming, and looking at his watch.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading All the bundles were tied together with the inevitable tape; well may it blush red for the unholy and mendacious things it has enfolded!
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading At intervals Wilson, the head-clerk, fussed in and out with briefs and papers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All the bundles were tied together with the inevitable tape; well may it blush red for the unholy and mendacious things it has enfolded!
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading In the Solicitor-General’s chambers, in Paper Buildings, Bobby Herrick was fuming, and looking at his watch.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading For one thing, he had bargained so remorselessly for heavier fees at moments critical for his employer’s clients that he had lost the power of feeling shame.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading All the bundles were tied together with the inevitable tape; well may it blush red for the unholy and mendacious things it has enfolded!
mendaciousadjectiveUS /menˈdeɪʃəs/
given to lying
From this reading All the bundles were tied together with the inevitable tape; well may it blush red for the unholy and mendacious things it has enfolded!
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading For one thing, he had bargained so remorselessly for heavier fees at moments critical for his employer’s clients that he had lost the power of feeling shame.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Westwood’s clerk, however, never blushed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For one thing, he had bargained so remorselessly for heavier fees at moments critical for his employer’s clients that he had lost the power of feeling shame.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For one thing, he had bargained so remorselessly for heavier fees at moments critical for his employer’s clients that he had lost the power of feeling shame.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At intervals Wilson, the head-clerk, fussed in and out with briefs and papers.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading In the Solicitor-General’s chambers, in Paper Buildings, Bobby Herrick was fuming, and looking at his watch.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading At intervals Wilson, the head-clerk, fussed in and out with briefs and papers.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading For one thing, he had bargained so remorselessly for heavier fees at moments critical for his employer’s clients that he had lost the power of feeling shame.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading All the bundles were tied together with the inevitable tape; well may it blush red for the unholy and mendacious things it has enfolded!
remorselesslyadverb
without pity; in a merciless manner
From this reading For one thing, he had bargained so remorselessly for heavier fees at moments critical for his employer’s clients that he had lost the power of feeling shame.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading For one thing, he had bargained so remorselessly for heavier fees at moments critical for his employer’s clients that he had lost the power of feeling shame.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For one thing, he had bargained so remorselessly for heavier fees at moments critical for his employer’s clients that he had lost the power of feeling shame.
Solicitor-General's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the Solicitor-General’s chambers, in Paper Buildings, Bobby Herrick was fuming, and looking at his watch.
tapenounUS /teɪp/
a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening
From this reading All the bundles were tied together with the inevitable tape; well may it blush red for the unholy and mendacious things it has enfolded!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For one thing, he had bargained so remorselessly for heavier fees at moments critical for his employer’s clients that he had lost the power of feeling shame.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the Solicitor-General’s chambers, in Paper Buildings, Bobby Herrick was fuming, and looking at his watch.
a special situation
From this reading For one thing, he had bargained so remorselessly for heavier fees at moments critical for his employer’s clients that he had lost the power of feeling shame.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading All the bundles were tied together with the inevitable tape; well may it blush red for the unholy and mendacious things it has enfolded!
bound or secured closely
From this reading All the bundles were tied together with the inevitable tape; well may it blush red for the unholy and mendacious things it has enfolded!
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading All the bundles were tied together with the inevitable tape; well may it blush red for the unholy and mendacious things it has enfolded!
unholyadjectiveUS /ənˈhoʊli/
not hallowed or consecrated
From this reading All the bundles were tied together with the inevitable tape; well may it blush red for the unholy and mendacious things it has enfolded!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the Solicitor-General’s chambers, in Paper Buildings, Bobby Herrick was fuming, and looking at his watch.
look attentively
From this reading In the Solicitor-General’s chambers, in Paper Buildings, Bobby Herrick was fuming, and looking at his watch.
(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 All the bundles were tied together with the inevitable tape; well may it blush red for the unholy and mendacious things it has enfolded!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the bundles were tied together with the inevitable tape; well may it blush red for the unholy and mendacious things it has enfolded!
Westwood's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Westwood’s clerk, however, never blushed.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading At intervals Wilson, the head-clerk, fussed in and out with briefs and papers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At intervals Wilson, the head-clerk, fussed in and out with briefs and papers.
