used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dick Willoughby was in a way happy in his retreat.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But then he reflected on the uncertainties of a trial, the cases of innocent men having suffered because of damning circumstantial evidence piled up against them, the vindictiveness of Ben Thurston and the undoubted power of his money to press the criminal charge by every unscrupulous means.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At first he had been inclined to regret the jail delivery—it might have been the manlier part to have faced the music and cleared his name before the whole world.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first he had been inclined to regret the jail delivery—it might have been the manlier part to have faced the music and cleared his name before the whole world.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading So Dick soon came round to the belief that he might be safer for the time being in the guardianship of the White Wolf than at the mercy of a fallible jury.
for the reason that
From this reading But then he reflected on the uncertainties of a trial, the cases of innocent men having suffered because of damning circumstantial evidence piled up against them, the vindictiveness of Ben Thurston and the undoubted power of his money to press the criminal charge by every unscrupulous means.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At first he had been inclined to regret the jail delivery—it might have been the manlier part to have faced the music and cleared his name before the whole world.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading At first he had been inclined to regret the jail delivery—it might have been the manlier part to have faced the music and cleared his name before the whole world.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading So Dick soon came round to the belief that he might be safer for the time being in the guardianship of the White Wolf than at the mercy of a fallible jury.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading So Dick soon came round to the belief that he might be safer for the time being in the guardianship of the White Wolf than at the mercy of a fallible jury.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading But then he reflected on the uncertainties of a trial, the cases of innocent men having suffered because of damning circumstantial evidence piled up against them, the vindictiveness of Ben Thurston and the undoubted power of his money to press the criminal charge by every unscrupulous means.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But then he reflected on the uncertainties of a trial, the cases of innocent men having suffered because of damning circumstantial evidence piled up against them, the vindictiveness of Ben Thurston and the undoubted power of his money to press the criminal charge by every unscrupulous means.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But then he reflected on the uncertainties of a trial, the cases of innocent men having suffered because of damning circumstantial evidence piled up against them, the vindictiveness of Ben Thurston and the undoubted power of his money to press the criminal charge by every unscrupulous means.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading So Dick soon came round to the belief that he might be safer for the time being in the guardianship of the White Wolf than at the mercy of a fallible jury.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading But then he reflected on the uncertainties of a trial, the cases of innocent men having suffered because of damning circumstantial evidence piled up against them, the vindictiveness of Ben Thurston and the undoubted power of his money to press the criminal charge by every unscrupulous means.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading But then he reflected on the uncertainties of a trial, the cases of innocent men having suffered because of damning circumstantial evidence piled up against them, the vindictiveness of Ben Thurston and the undoubted power of his money to press the criminal charge by every unscrupulous means.
circumstantialadjectiveUS /ˌsɜːrkəmˈstænʃəl/
fully detailed and specific about particulars
From this reading But then he reflected on the uncertainties of a trial, the cases of innocent men having suffered because of damning circumstantial evidence piled up against them, the vindictiveness of Ben Thurston and the undoubted power of his money to press the criminal charge by every unscrupulous means.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading At first he had been inclined to regret the jail delivery—it might have been the manlier part to have faced the music and cleared his name before the whole world.
deem to be
From this reading Then there was Merle Farnsworth to consider.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading But then he reflected on the uncertainties of a trial, the cases of innocent men having suffered because of damning circumstantial evidence piled up against them, the vindictiveness of Ben Thurston and the undoubted power of his money to press the criminal charge by every unscrupulous means.
damningadjectiveUS /ˈdæmɪŋ/
threatening with damnation
From this reading But then he reflected on the uncertainties of a trial, the cases of innocent men having suffered because of damning circumstantial evidence piled up against them, the vindictiveness of Ben Thurston and the undoubted power of his money to press the criminal charge by every unscrupulous means.
deliverynounUS /dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading At first he had been inclined to regret the jail delivery—it might have been the manlier part to have faced the music and cleared his name before the whole world.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick Willoughby was in a way happy in his retreat.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But then he reflected on the uncertainties of a trial, the cases of innocent men having suffered because of damning circumstantial evidence piled up against them, the vindictiveness of Ben Thurston and the undoubted power of his money to press the criminal charge by every unscrupulous means.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading But then he reflected on the uncertainties of a trial, the cases of innocent men having suffered because of damning circumstantial evidence piled up against them, the vindictiveness of Ben Thurston and the undoubted power of his money to press the criminal charge by every unscrupulous means.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading At first he had been inclined to regret the jail delivery—it might have been the manlier part to have faced the music and cleared his name before the whole world.
fallibleadjectiveUS /ˈfæləbəl/
likely to fail or make errors
From this reading So Dick soon came round to the belief that he might be safer for the time being in the guardianship of the White Wolf than at the mercy of a fallible jury.
Farnsworth
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From this reading Then there was Merle Farnsworth to consider.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first he had been inclined to regret the jail delivery—it might have been the manlier part to have faced the music and cleared his name before the whole world.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So Dick soon came round to the belief that he might be safer for the time being in the guardianship of the White Wolf than at the mercy of a fallible jury.
guardianshipnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiənʃɪp/
attention and management implying responsibility for safety
From this reading So Dick soon came round to the belief that he might be safer for the time being in the guardianship of the White Wolf than at the mercy of a fallible jury.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At first he had been inclined to regret the jail delivery—it might have been the manlier part to have faced the music and cleared his name before the whole world.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Dick Willoughby was in a way happy in his retreat.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading At first he had been inclined to regret the jail delivery—it might have been the manlier part to have faced the music and cleared his name before the whole world.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading But then he reflected on the uncertainties of a trial, the cases of innocent men having suffered because of damning circumstantial evidence piled up against them, the vindictiveness of Ben Thurston and the undoubted power of his money to press the criminal charge by every unscrupulous means.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first he had been inclined to regret the jail delivery—it might have been the manlier part to have faced the music and cleared his name before the whole world.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dick Willoughby was in a way happy in his retreat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dick Willoughby was in a way happy in his retreat.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading At first he had been inclined to regret the jail delivery—it might have been the manlier part to have faced the music and cleared his name before the whole world.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading But then he reflected on the uncertainties of a trial, the cases of innocent men having suffered because of damning circumstantial evidence piled up against them, the vindictiveness of Ben Thurston and the undoubted power of his money to press the criminal charge by every unscrupulous means.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At first he had been inclined to regret the jail delivery—it might have been the manlier part to have faced the music and cleared his name before the whole world.
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 At first he had been inclined to regret the jail delivery—it might have been the manlier part to have faced the music and cleared his name before the whole world.
jurynounUS /ˈdʒʊri/
a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
From this reading So Dick soon came round to the belief that he might be safer for the time being in the guardianship of the White Wolf than at the mercy of a fallible jury.
manlier
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From this reading At first he had been inclined to regret the jail delivery—it might have been the manlier part to have faced the music and cleared his name before the whole world.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading But then he reflected on the uncertainties of a trial, the cases of innocent men having suffered because of damning circumstantial evidence piled up against them, the vindictiveness of Ben Thurston and the undoubted power of his money to press the criminal charge by every unscrupulous means.
the force of workers available
From this reading But then he reflected on the uncertainties of a trial, the cases of innocent men having suffered because of damning circumstantial evidence piled up against them, the vindictiveness of Ben Thurston and the undoubted power of his money to press the criminal charge by every unscrupulous means.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading So Dick soon came round to the belief that he might be safer for the time being in the guardianship of the White Wolf than at the mercy of a fallible jury.
MerlenounUS /mɜːrl/
common black European thrush
From this reading Then there was Merle Farnsworth to consider.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading At first he had been inclined to regret the jail delivery—it might have been the manlier part to have faced the music and cleared his name before the whole world.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading But then he reflected on the uncertainties of a trial, the cases of innocent men having suffered because of damning circumstantial evidence piled up against them, the vindictiveness of Ben Thurston and the undoubted power of his money to press the criminal charge by every unscrupulous means.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading At first he had been inclined to regret the jail delivery—it might have been the manlier part to have faced the music and cleared his name before the whole world.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading At first he had been inclined to regret the jail delivery—it might have been the manlier part to have faced the music and cleared his name before the whole world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But then he reflected on the uncertainties of a trial, the cases of innocent men having suffered because of damning circumstantial evidence piled up against them, the vindictiveness of Ben Thurston and the undoubted power of his money to press the criminal charge by every unscrupulous means.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But then he reflected on the uncertainties of a trial, the cases of innocent men having suffered because of damning circumstantial evidence piled up against them, the vindictiveness of Ben Thurston and the undoubted power of his money to press the criminal charge by every unscrupulous means.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading At first he had been inclined to regret the jail delivery—it might have been the manlier part to have faced the music and cleared his name before the whole world.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading But then he reflected on the uncertainties of a trial, the cases of innocent men having suffered because of damning circumstantial evidence piled up against them, the vindictiveness of Ben Thurston and the undoubted power of his money to press the criminal charge by every unscrupulous means.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading But then he reflected on the uncertainties of a trial, the cases of innocent men having suffered because of damning circumstantial evidence piled up against them, the vindictiveness of Ben Thurston and the undoubted power of his money to press the criminal charge by every unscrupulous means.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading But then he reflected on the uncertainties of a trial, the cases of innocent men having suffered because of damning circumstantial evidence piled up against them, the vindictiveness of Ben Thurston and the undoubted power of his money to press the criminal charge by every unscrupulous means.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading But then he reflected on the uncertainties of a trial, the cases of innocent men having suffered because of damning circumstantial evidence piled up against them, the vindictiveness of Ben Thurston and the undoubted power of his money to press the criminal charge by every unscrupulous means.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading At first he had been inclined to regret the jail delivery—it might have been the manlier part to have faced the music and cleared his name before the whole world.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading Dick Willoughby was in a way happy in his retreat.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading So Dick soon came round to the belief that he might be safer for the time being in the guardianship of the White Wolf than at the mercy of a fallible jury.
saferadjectiveUS /ˈseɪfər/
comparative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading So Dick soon came round to the belief that he might be safer for the time being in the guardianship of the White Wolf than at the mercy of a fallible jury.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So Dick soon came round to the belief that he might be safer for the time being in the guardianship of the White Wolf than at the mercy of a fallible jury.
in the near future
From this reading So Dick soon came round to the belief that he might be safer for the time being in the guardianship of the White Wolf than at the mercy of a fallible jury.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading But then he reflected on the uncertainties of a trial, the cases of innocent men having suffered because of damning circumstantial evidence piled up against them, the vindictiveness of Ben Thurston and the undoubted power of his money to press the criminal charge by every unscrupulous means.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading So Dick soon came round to the belief that he might be safer for the time being in the guardianship of the White Wolf than at the mercy of a fallible jury.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So Dick soon came round to the belief that he might be safer for the time being in the guardianship of the White Wolf than at the mercy of a fallible jury.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At first he had been inclined to regret the jail delivery—it might have been the manlier part to have faced the music and cleared his name before the whole world.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But then he reflected on the uncertainties of a trial, the cases of innocent men having suffered because of damning circumstantial evidence piled up against them, the vindictiveness of Ben Thurston and the undoubted power of his money to press the criminal charge by every unscrupulous means.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But then he reflected on the uncertainties of a trial, the cases of innocent men having suffered because of damning circumstantial evidence piled up against them, the vindictiveness of Ben Thurston and the undoubted power of his money to press the criminal charge by every unscrupulous means.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then there was Merle Farnsworth to consider.
Thurston
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From this reading But then he reflected on the uncertainties of a trial, the cases of innocent men having suffered because of damning circumstantial evidence piled up against them, the vindictiveness of Ben Thurston and the undoubted power of his money to press the criminal charge by every unscrupulous means.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading So Dick soon came round to the belief that he might be safer for the time being in the guardianship of the White Wolf than at the mercy of a fallible jury.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At first he had been inclined to regret the jail delivery—it might have been the manlier part to have faced the music and cleared his name before the whole world.
the act of testing something
From this reading But then he reflected on the uncertainties of a trial, the cases of innocent men having suffered because of damning circumstantial evidence piled up against them, the vindictiveness of Ben Thurston and the undoubted power of his money to press the criminal charge by every unscrupulous means.
uncertaintiesnounUS /ənˈsɜːrtəntiz/
plural of “uncertainty” — being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading But then he reflected on the uncertainties of a trial, the cases of innocent men having suffered because of damning circumstantial evidence piled up against them, the vindictiveness of Ben Thurston and the undoubted power of his money to press the criminal charge by every unscrupulous means.
undoubted
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From this reading But then he reflected on the uncertainties of a trial, the cases of innocent men having suffered because of damning circumstantial evidence piled up against them, the vindictiveness of Ben Thurston and the undoubted power of his money to press the criminal charge by every unscrupulous means.
unscrupulousadjectiveUS /ənˈskruːpjələs/
without scruples or principles
From this reading But then he reflected on the uncertainties of a trial, the cases of innocent men having suffered because of damning circumstantial evidence piled up against them, the vindictiveness of Ben Thurston and the undoubted power of his money to press the criminal charge by every unscrupulous means.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But then he reflected on the uncertainties of a trial, the cases of innocent men having suffered because of damning circumstantial evidence piled up against them, the vindictiveness of Ben Thurston and the undoubted power of his money to press the criminal charge by every unscrupulous means.
vindictivenessnounUS /vɪnˈdɪktɪvnəs/
a malevolent desire for revenge
From this reading But then he reflected on the uncertainties of a trial, the cases of innocent men having suffered because of damning circumstantial evidence piled up against them, the vindictiveness of Ben Thurston and the undoubted power of his money to press the criminal charge by every unscrupulous means.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dick Willoughby was in a way happy in his retreat.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Dick Willoughby was in a way happy in his retreat.
a Caucasian
From this reading So Dick soon came round to the belief that he might be safer for the time being in the guardianship of the White Wolf than at the mercy of a fallible jury.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading At first he had been inclined to regret the jail delivery—it might have been the manlier part to have faced the music and cleared his name before the whole world.
Willoughby
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From this reading Dick Willoughby was in a way happy in his retreat.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading So Dick soon came round to the belief that he might be safer for the time being in the guardianship of the White Wolf than at the mercy of a fallible jury.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading At first he had been inclined to regret the jail delivery—it might have been the manlier part to have faced the music and cleared his name before the whole world.
