used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading John Westwood was the son of a solicitor, and paternal influence gave him his first start at the Bar.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading A patient, strenuous, and able man, he missed no chance.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Marcus White, after the episode already chronicled, took his headlong way beyond the ken of all his English associates.
(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 Successful in love, as in forensic war and party politics, he won a wife who was wooed at the same time by a lover mad in his worship and passion, wholly different in all respects from the cold and more calculating rival, whose methods and success the rejected lover never forgot nor forgave.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Marcus White, after the episode already chronicled, took his headlong way beyond the ken of all his English associates.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading John Westwood was the son of a solicitor, and paternal influence gave him his first start at the Bar.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Successful in love, as in forensic war and party politics, he won a wife who was wooed at the same time by a lover mad in his worship and passion, wholly different in all respects from the cold and more calculating rival, whose methods and success the rejected lover never forgot nor forgave.
associatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading Marcus White, after the episode already chronicled, took his headlong way beyond the ken of all his English associates.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading John Westwood was the son of a solicitor, and paternal influence gave him his first start at the Bar.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading John Westwood was the son of a solicitor, and paternal influence gave him his first start at the Bar.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The crest of a political wave carried him into Parliament, and, unlike most lawyers, he became a House of Commons success.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Marcus White, after the episode already chronicled, took his headlong way beyond the ken of all his English associates.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Successful in love, as in forensic war and party politics, he won a wife who was wooed at the same time by a lover mad in his worship and passion, wholly different in all respects from the cold and more calculating rival, whose methods and success the rejected lover never forgot nor forgave.
calculatingadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪŋ/
acting with a specific goal
From this reading Successful in love, as in forensic war and party politics, he won a wife who was wooed at the same time by a lover mad in his worship and passion, wholly different in all respects from the cold and more calculating rival, whose methods and success the rejected lover never forgot nor forgave.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The crest of a political wave carried him into Parliament, and, unlike most lawyers, he became a House of Commons success.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading A patient, strenuous, and able man, he missed no chance.
chronicledverbUS /ˈkrɑːnɪkəld/
past form of “chronicle” — record in chronological order; make a historical record
From this reading Marcus White, after the episode already chronicled, took his headlong way beyond the ken of all his English associates.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Successful in love, as in forensic war and party politics, he won a wife who was wooed at the same time by a lover mad in his worship and passion, wholly different in all respects from the cold and more calculating rival, whose methods and success the rejected lover never forgot nor forgave.
CommonsnounUS /ˈkɑːmənz/
a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
From this reading The crest of a political wave carried him into Parliament, and, unlike most lawyers, he became a House of Commons success.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading The crest of a political wave carried him into Parliament, and, unlike most lawyers, he became a House of Commons success.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Successful in love, as in forensic war and party politics, he won a wife who was wooed at the same time by a lover mad in his worship and passion, wholly different in all respects from the cold and more calculating rival, whose methods and success the rejected lover never forgot nor forgave.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Marcus White, after the episode already chronicled, took his headlong way beyond the ken of all his English associates.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading Marcus White, after the episode already chronicled, took his headlong way beyond the ken of all his English associates.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading John Westwood was the son of a solicitor, and paternal influence gave him his first start at the Bar.
forensicadjectiveUS /fərˈensɪk/
of, relating to, or used in public debate or argument
From this reading Successful in love, as in forensic war and party politics, he won a wife who was wooed at the same time by a lover mad in his worship and passion, wholly different in all respects from the cold and more calculating rival, whose methods and success the rejected lover never forgot nor forgave.
forgaveverbUS /fərˈɡeɪv/
inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading Successful in love, as in forensic war and party politics, he won a wife who was wooed at the same time by a lover mad in his worship and passion, wholly different in all respects from the cold and more calculating rival, whose methods and success the rejected lover never forgot nor forgave.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Successful in love, as in forensic war and party politics, he won a wife who was wooed at the same time by a lover mad in his worship and passion, wholly different in all respects from the cold and more calculating rival, whose methods and success the rejected lover never forgot nor forgave.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Successful in love, as in forensic war and party politics, he won a wife who was wooed at the same time by a lover mad in his worship and passion, wholly different in all respects from the cold and more calculating rival, whose methods and success the rejected lover never forgot nor forgave.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading John Westwood was the son of a solicitor, and paternal influence gave him his first start at the Bar.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A patient, strenuous, and able man, he missed no chance.
headlongadverbUS /ˈhedlɔːŋ/
with the head foremost
From this reading Marcus White, after the episode already chronicled, took his headlong way beyond the ken of all his English associates.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading John Westwood was the son of a solicitor, and paternal influence gave him his first start at the Bar.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading John Westwood was the son of a solicitor, and paternal influence gave him his first start at the Bar.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The crest of a political wave carried him into Parliament, and, unlike most lawyers, he became a House of Commons success.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Successful in love, as in forensic war and party politics, he won a wife who was wooed at the same time by a lover mad in his worship and passion, wholly different in all respects from the cold and more calculating rival, whose methods and success the rejected lover never forgot nor forgave.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading John Westwood was the son of a solicitor, and paternal influence gave him his first start at the Bar.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The crest of a political wave carried him into Parliament, and, unlike most lawyers, he became a House of Commons success.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Westwood was the son of a solicitor, and paternal influence gave him his first start at the Bar.
kennounUS /ken/
range of what one can know or understand
From this reading Marcus White, after the episode already chronicled, took his headlong way beyond the ken of all his English associates.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The crest of a political wave carried him into Parliament, and, unlike most lawyers, he became a House of Commons success.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Successful in love, as in forensic war and party politics, he won a wife who was wooed at the same time by a lover mad in his worship and passion, wholly different in all respects from the cold and more calculating rival, whose methods and success the rejected lover never forgot nor forgave.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Successful in love, as in forensic war and party politics, he won a wife who was wooed at the same time by a lover mad in his worship and passion, wholly different in all respects from the cold and more calculating rival, whose methods and success the rejected lover never forgot nor forgave.
roused to anger
From this reading Successful in love, as in forensic war and party politics, he won a wife who was wooed at the same time by a lover mad in his worship and passion, wholly different in all respects from the cold and more calculating rival, whose methods and success the rejected lover never forgot nor forgave.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A patient, strenuous, and able man, he missed no chance.
Marcus
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From this reading Marcus White, after the episode already chronicled, took his headlong way beyond the ken of all his English associates.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Successful in love, as in forensic war and party politics, he won a wife who was wooed at the same time by a lover mad in his worship and passion, wholly different in all respects from the cold and more calculating rival, whose methods and success the rejected lover never forgot nor forgave.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading A patient, strenuous, and able man, he missed no chance.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Successful in love, as in forensic war and party politics, he won a wife who was wooed at the same time by a lover mad in his worship and passion, wholly different in all respects from the cold and more calculating rival, whose methods and success the rejected lover never forgot nor forgave.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The crest of a political wave carried him into Parliament, and, unlike most lawyers, he became a House of Commons success.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Successful in love, as in forensic war and party politics, he won a wife who was wooed at the same time by a lover mad in his worship and passion, wholly different in all respects from the cold and more calculating rival, whose methods and success the rejected lover never forgot nor forgave.
not any; not one
From this reading A patient, strenuous, and able man, he missed no chance.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Successful in love, as in forensic war and party politics, he won a wife who was wooed at the same time by a lover mad in his worship and passion, wholly different in all respects from the cold and more calculating rival, whose methods and success the rejected lover never forgot nor forgave.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading John Westwood was the son of a solicitor, and paternal influence gave him his first start at the Bar.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading The crest of a political wave carried him into Parliament, and, unlike most lawyers, he became a House of Commons success.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Successful in love, as in forensic war and party politics, he won a wife who was wooed at the same time by a lover mad in his worship and passion, wholly different in all respects from the cold and more calculating rival, whose methods and success the rejected lover never forgot nor forgave.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Successful in love, as in forensic war and party politics, he won a wife who was wooed at the same time by a lover mad in his worship and passion, wholly different in all respects from the cold and more calculating rival, whose methods and success the rejected lover never forgot nor forgave.
paternaladjectiveUS /pəˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or inherited from one's father
From this reading John Westwood was the son of a solicitor, and paternal influence gave him his first start at the Bar.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading A patient, strenuous, and able man, he missed no chance.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading The crest of a political wave carried him into Parliament, and, unlike most lawyers, he became a House of Commons success.
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading Successful in love, as in forensic war and party politics, he won a wife who was wooed at the same time by a lover mad in his worship and passion, wholly different in all respects from the cold and more calculating rival, whose methods and success the rejected lover never forgot nor forgave.
rejectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdʒektɪd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading Successful in love, as in forensic war and party politics, he won a wife who was wooed at the same time by a lover mad in his worship and passion, wholly different in all respects from the cold and more calculating rival, whose methods and success the rejected lover never forgot nor forgave.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading Successful in love, as in forensic war and party politics, he won a wife who was wooed at the same time by a lover mad in his worship and passion, wholly different in all respects from the cold and more calculating rival, whose methods and success the rejected lover never forgot nor forgave.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Successful in love, as in forensic war and party politics, he won a wife who was wooed at the same time by a lover mad in his worship and passion, wholly different in all respects from the cold and more calculating rival, whose methods and success the rejected lover never forgot nor forgave.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Successful in love, as in forensic war and party politics, he won a wife who was wooed at the same time by a lover mad in his worship and passion, wholly different in all respects from the cold and more calculating rival, whose methods and success the rejected lover never forgot nor forgave.
solicitornounUS /səˈlɪsətər/
a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading John Westwood was the son of a solicitor, and paternal influence gave him his first start at the Bar.
a male human offspring
From this reading John Westwood was the son of a solicitor, and paternal influence gave him his first start at the Bar.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading John Westwood was the son of a solicitor, and paternal influence gave him his first start at the Bar.
strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading A patient, strenuous, and able man, he missed no chance.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The crest of a political wave carried him into Parliament, and, unlike most lawyers, he became a House of Commons success.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Successful in love, as in forensic war and party politics, he won a wife who was wooed at the same time by a lover mad in his worship and passion, wholly different in all respects from the cold and more calculating rival, whose methods and success the rejected lover never forgot nor forgave.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading John Westwood was the son of a solicitor, and paternal influence gave him his first start at the Bar.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Successful in love, as in forensic war and party politics, he won a wife who was wooed at the same time by a lover mad in his worship and passion, wholly different in all respects from the cold and more calculating rival, whose methods and success the rejected lover never forgot nor forgave.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Marcus White, after the episode already chronicled, took his headlong way beyond the ken of all his English associates.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading The crest of a political wave carried him into Parliament, and, unlike most lawyers, he became a House of Commons success.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Successful in love, as in forensic war and party politics, he won a wife who was wooed at the same time by a lover mad in his worship and passion, wholly different in all respects from the cold and more calculating rival, whose methods and success the rejected lover never forgot nor forgave.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading John Westwood was the son of a solicitor, and paternal influence gave him his first start at the Bar.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading The crest of a political wave carried him into Parliament, and, unlike most lawyers, he became a House of Commons success.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Marcus White, after the episode already chronicled, took his headlong way beyond the ken of all his English associates.
Westwood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading John Westwood was the son of a solicitor, and paternal influence gave him his first start at the Bar.
a Caucasian
From this reading Marcus White, after the episode already chronicled, took his headlong way beyond the ken of all his English associates.
which person or people
From this reading Successful in love, as in forensic war and party politics, he won a wife who was wooed at the same time by a lover mad in his worship and passion, wholly different in all respects from the cold and more calculating rival, whose methods and success the rejected lover never forgot nor forgave.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Successful in love, as in forensic war and party politics, he won a wife who was wooed at the same time by a lover mad in his worship and passion, wholly different in all respects from the cold and more calculating rival, whose methods and success the rejected lover never forgot nor forgave.
belonging to which person
From this reading Successful in love, as in forensic war and party politics, he won a wife who was wooed at the same time by a lover mad in his worship and passion, wholly different in all respects from the cold and more calculating rival, whose methods and success the rejected lover never forgot nor forgave.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Successful in love, as in forensic war and party politics, he won a wife who was wooed at the same time by a lover mad in his worship and passion, wholly different in all respects from the cold and more calculating rival, whose methods and success the rejected lover never forgot nor forgave.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Successful in love, as in forensic war and party politics, he won a wife who was wooed at the same time by a lover mad in his worship and passion, wholly different in all respects from the cold and more calculating rival, whose methods and success the rejected lover never forgot nor forgave.
wooedverbUS /wuːd/
past form of “woo” — seek someone's favor
From this reading Successful in love, as in forensic war and party politics, he won a wife who was wooed at the same time by a lover mad in his worship and passion, wholly different in all respects from the cold and more calculating rival, whose methods and success the rejected lover never forgot nor forgave.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading Successful in love, as in forensic war and party politics, he won a wife who was wooed at the same time by a lover mad in his worship and passion, wholly different in all respects from the cold and more calculating rival, whose methods and success the rejected lover never forgot nor forgave.
