adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The solicitors were in despair; but he consoled them by saying that one or the other was sure to turn up in time, and that a few words would suffice to explain the additional light which had been thrown on the case.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading The solicitors were in despair; but he consoled them by saying that one or the other was sure to turn up in time, and that a few words would suffice to explain the additional light which had been thrown on the case.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 GEOFFREY WINS HIS CASE Before ten o’clock on the following morning, having already spent two hours over his brief, that he had now thoroughly mastered, Geoffrey was at his chambers, which he had some difficulty in reaching owing to the thick fog that still hung over London, and indeed all England.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading GEOFFREY WINS HIS CASE Before ten o’clock on the following morning, having already spent two hours over his brief, that he had now thoroughly mastered, Geoffrey was at his chambers, which he had some difficulty in reaching owing to the thick fog that still hung over London, and indeed all England.
altogetheradverbUS /ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He occupied his half hour, however, in making a few rough notes to guide him in the altogether improbable event of his being called on to open, and then went into court.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GEOFFREY WINS HIS CASE Before ten o’clock on the following morning, having already spent two hours over his brief, that he had now thoroughly mastered, Geoffrey was at his chambers, which he had some difficulty in reaching owing to the thick fog that still hung over London, and indeed all England.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GEOFFREY WINS HIS CASE Before ten o’clock on the following morning, having already spent two hours over his brief, that he had now thoroughly mastered, Geoffrey was at his chambers, which he had some difficulty in reaching owing to the thick fog that still hung over London, and indeed all England.
Attorney-General
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From this reading To his surprise nothing had been heard either of the Attorney-General or of Mr. Candleton.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To his surprise nothing had been heard either of the Attorney-General or of Mr. Candleton.
BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading GEOFFREY WINS HIS CASE Before ten o’clock on the following morning, having already spent two hours over his brief, that he had now thoroughly mastered, Geoffrey was at his chambers, which he had some difficulty in reaching owing to the thick fog that still hung over London, and indeed all England.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He occupied his half hour, however, in making a few rough notes to guide him in the altogether improbable event of his being called on to open, and then went into court.
briefadjectiveUS /briːf/
of short duration or distance
From this reading GEOFFREY WINS HIS CASE Before ten o’clock on the following morning, having already spent two hours over his brief, that he had now thoroughly mastered, Geoffrey was at his chambers, which he had some difficulty in reaching owing to the thick fog that still hung over London, and indeed all England.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The solicitors were in despair; but he consoled them by saying that one or the other was sure to turn up in time, and that a few words would suffice to explain the additional light which had been thrown on the case.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The solicitors were in despair; but he consoled them by saying that one or the other was sure to turn up in time, and that a few words would suffice to explain the additional light which had been thrown on the case.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He occupied his half hour, however, in making a few rough notes to guide him in the altogether improbable event of his being called on to open, and then went into court.
Candleton
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From this reading To his surprise nothing had been heard either of the Attorney-General or of Mr. Candleton.
CASEnounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading GEOFFREY WINS HIS CASE Before ten o’clock on the following morning, having already spent two hours over his brief, that he had now thoroughly mastered, Geoffrey was at his chambers, which he had some difficulty in reaching owing to the thick fog that still hung over London, and indeed all England.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading GEOFFREY WINS HIS CASE Before ten o’clock on the following morning, having already spent two hours over his brief, that he had now thoroughly mastered, Geoffrey was at his chambers, which he had some difficulty in reaching owing to the thick fog that still hung over London, and indeed all England.
consoledverbUS /kənˈsoʊld/
past form of “console” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading The solicitors were in despair; but he consoled them by saying that one or the other was sure to turn up in time, and that a few words would suffice to explain the additional light which had been thrown on the case.
counselnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəl/
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading The case was first on the list, and there were a good many counsel engaged on the other side.
courtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading He occupied his half hour, however, in making a few rough notes to guide him in the altogether improbable event of his being called on to open, and then went into court.
despairnounUS /dɪˈsper/
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading The solicitors were in despair; but he consoled them by saying that one or the other was sure to turn up in time, and that a few words would suffice to explain the additional light which had been thrown on the case.
difficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading GEOFFREY WINS HIS CASE Before ten o’clock on the following morning, having already spent two hours over his brief, that he had now thoroughly mastered, Geoffrey was at his chambers, which he had some difficulty in reaching owing to the thick fog that still hung over London, and indeed all England.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading To his surprise nothing had been heard either of the Attorney-General or of Mr. Candleton.
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The case was first on the list, and there were a good many counsel engaged on the other side.
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading GEOFFREY WINS HIS CASE Before ten o’clock on the following morning, having already spent two hours over his brief, that he had now thoroughly mastered, Geoffrey was at his chambers, which he had some difficulty in reaching owing to the thick fog that still hung over London, and indeed all England.
eventnounUS /ɪˈvent/
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading He occupied his half hour, however, in making a few rough notes to guide him in the altogether improbable event of his being called on to open, and then went into court.
explainverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪn/
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading The solicitors were in despair; but he consoled them by saying that one or the other was sure to turn up in time, and that a few words would suffice to explain the additional light which had been thrown on the case.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The solicitors were in despair; but he consoled them by saying that one or the other was sure to turn up in time, and that a few words would suffice to explain the additional light which had been thrown on the case.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The case was first on the list, and there were a good many counsel engaged on the other side.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading GEOFFREY WINS HIS CASE Before ten o’clock on the following morning, having already spent two hours over his brief, that he had now thoroughly mastered, Geoffrey was at his chambers, which he had some difficulty in reaching owing to the thick fog that still hung over London, and indeed all England.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading GEOFFREY WINS HIS CASE Before ten o’clock on the following morning, having already spent two hours over his brief, that he had now thoroughly mastered, Geoffrey was at his chambers, which he had some difficulty in reaching owing to the thick fog that still hung over London, and indeed all England.
GEOFFREY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GEOFFREY WINS HIS CASE Before ten o’clock on the following morning, having already spent two hours over his brief, that he had now thoroughly mastered, Geoffrey was at his chambers, which he had some difficulty in reaching owing to the thick fog that still hung over London, and indeed all England.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The case was first on the list, and there were a good many counsel engaged on the other side.
guidenounUS /ɡaɪd/
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading He occupied his half hour, however, in making a few rough notes to guide him in the altogether improbable event of his being called on to open, and then went into court.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GEOFFREY WINS HIS CASE Before ten o’clock on the following morning, having already spent two hours over his brief, that he had now thoroughly mastered, Geoffrey was at his chambers, which he had some difficulty in reaching owing to the thick fog that still hung over London, and indeed all England.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He occupied his half hour, however, in making a few rough notes to guide him in the altogether improbable event of his being called on to open, and then went into court.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading GEOFFREY WINS HIS CASE Before ten o’clock on the following morning, having already spent two hours over his brief, that he had now thoroughly mastered, Geoffrey was at his chambers, which he had some difficulty in reaching owing to the thick fog that still hung over London, and indeed all England.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GEOFFREY WINS HIS CASE Before ten o’clock on the following morning, having already spent two hours over his brief, that he had now thoroughly mastered, Geoffrey was at his chambers, which he had some difficulty in reaching owing to the thick fog that still hung over London, and indeed all England.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading To his surprise nothing had been heard either of the Attorney-General or of Mr. Candleton.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He occupied his half hour, however, in making a few rough notes to guide him in the altogether improbable event of his being called on to open, and then went into court.
HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GEOFFREY WINS HIS CASE Before ten o’clock on the following morning, having already spent two hours over his brief, that he had now thoroughly mastered, Geoffrey was at his chambers, which he had some difficulty in reaching owing to the thick fog that still hung over London, and indeed all England.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He occupied his half hour, however, in making a few rough notes to guide him in the altogether improbable event of his being called on to open, and then went into court.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading GEOFFREY WINS HIS CASE Before ten o’clock on the following morning, having already spent two hours over his brief, that he had now thoroughly mastered, Geoffrey was at his chambers, which he had some difficulty in reaching owing to the thick fog that still hung over London, and indeed all England.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He occupied his half hour, however, in making a few rough notes to guide him in the altogether improbable event of his being called on to open, and then went into court.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading GEOFFREY WINS HIS CASE Before ten o’clock on the following morning, having already spent two hours over his brief, that he had now thoroughly mastered, Geoffrey was at his chambers, which he had some difficulty in reaching owing to the thick fog that still hung over London, and indeed all England.
improbableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːbəbəl/
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
From this reading He occupied his half hour, however, in making a few rough notes to guide him in the altogether improbable event of his being called on to open, and then went into court.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GEOFFREY WINS HIS CASE Before ten o’clock on the following morning, having already spent two hours over his brief, that he had now thoroughly mastered, Geoffrey was at his chambers, which he had some difficulty in reaching owing to the thick fog that still hung over London, and indeed all England.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading GEOFFREY WINS HIS CASE Before ten o’clock on the following morning, having already spent two hours over his brief, that he had now thoroughly mastered, Geoffrey was at his chambers, which he had some difficulty in reaching owing to the thick fog that still hung over London, and indeed all England.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He occupied his half hour, however, in making a few rough notes to guide him in the altogether improbable event of his being called on to open, and then went into court.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The solicitors were in despair; but he consoled them by saying that one or the other was sure to turn up in time, and that a few words would suffice to explain the additional light which had been thrown on the case.
listverbUS /lɪst/
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading The case was first on the list, and there were a good many counsel engaged on the other side.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading GEOFFREY WINS HIS CASE Before ten o’clock on the following morning, having already spent two hours over his brief, that he had now thoroughly mastered, Geoffrey was at his chambers, which he had some difficulty in reaching owing to the thick fog that still hung over London, and indeed all England.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He occupied his half hour, however, in making a few rough notes to guide him in the altogether improbable event of his being called on to open, and then went into court.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The case was first on the list, and there were a good many counsel engaged on the other side.
masteredadjectiveUS /ˈmæstərd/
understood perfectly
From this reading GEOFFREY WINS HIS CASE Before ten o’clock on the following morning, having already spent two hours over his brief, that he had now thoroughly mastered, Geoffrey was at his chambers, which he had some difficulty in reaching owing to the thick fog that still hung over London, and indeed all England.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading GEOFFREY WINS HIS CASE Before ten o’clock on the following morning, having already spent two hours over his brief, that he had now thoroughly mastered, Geoffrey was at his chambers, which he had some difficulty in reaching owing to the thick fog that still hung over London, and indeed all England.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading To his surprise nothing had been heard either of the Attorney-General or of Mr. Candleton.
notesnounUS /noʊts/
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading He occupied his half hour, however, in making a few rough notes to guide him in the altogether improbable event of his being called on to open, and then went into court.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading To his surprise nothing had been heard either of the Attorney-General or of Mr. Candleton.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading GEOFFREY WINS HIS CASE Before ten o’clock on the following morning, having already spent two hours over his brief, that he had now thoroughly mastered, Geoffrey was at his chambers, which he had some difficulty in reaching owing to the thick fog that still hung over London, and indeed all England.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading GEOFFREY WINS HIS CASE Before ten o’clock on the following morning, having already spent two hours over his brief, that he had now thoroughly mastered, Geoffrey was at his chambers, which he had some difficulty in reaching owing to the thick fog that still hung over London, and indeed all England.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading He occupied his half hour, however, in making a few rough notes to guide him in the altogether improbable event of his being called on to open, and then went into court.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To his surprise nothing had been heard either of the Attorney-General or of Mr. Candleton.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading GEOFFREY WINS HIS CASE Before ten o’clock on the following morning, having already spent two hours over his brief, that he had now thoroughly mastered, Geoffrey was at his chambers, which he had some difficulty in reaching owing to the thick fog that still hung over London, and indeed all England.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The solicitors were in despair; but he consoled them by saying that one or the other was sure to turn up in time, and that a few words would suffice to explain the additional light which had been thrown on the case.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He occupied his half hour, however, in making a few rough notes to guide him in the altogether improbable event of his being called on to open, and then went into court.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To his surprise nothing had been heard either of the Attorney-General or of Mr. Candleton.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The solicitors were in despair; but he consoled them by saying that one or the other was sure to turn up in time, and that a few words would suffice to explain the additional light which had been thrown on the case.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading GEOFFREY WINS HIS CASE Before ten o’clock on the following morning, having already spent two hours over his brief, that he had now thoroughly mastered, Geoffrey was at his chambers, which he had some difficulty in reaching owing to the thick fog that still hung over London, and indeed all England.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading GEOFFREY WINS HIS CASE Before ten o’clock on the following morning, having already spent two hours over his brief, that he had now thoroughly mastered, Geoffrey was at his chambers, which he had some difficulty in reaching owing to the thick fog that still hung over London, and indeed all England.
reachingnounUS /ˈriːtʃɪŋ/
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading GEOFFREY WINS HIS CASE Before ten o’clock on the following morning, having already spent two hours over his brief, that he had now thoroughly mastered, Geoffrey was at his chambers, which he had some difficulty in reaching owing to the thick fog that still hung over London, and indeed all England.
roughadjectiveUS /rʌf/
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading He occupied his half hour, however, in making a few rough notes to guide him in the altogether improbable event of his being called on to open, and then went into court.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading The solicitors were in despair; but he consoled them by saying that one or the other was sure to turn up in time, and that a few words would suffice to explain the additional light which had been thrown on the case.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The case was first on the list, and there were a good many counsel engaged on the other side.
solicitorsnounUS /səˈlɪsətərz/
plural of “solicitor” — a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading The solicitors were in despair; but he consoled them by saying that one or the other was sure to turn up in time, and that a few words would suffice to explain the additional light which had been thrown on the case.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading GEOFFREY WINS HIS CASE Before ten o’clock on the following morning, having already spent two hours over his brief, that he had now thoroughly mastered, Geoffrey was at his chambers, which he had some difficulty in reaching owing to the thick fog that still hung over London, and indeed all England.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading GEOFFREY WINS HIS CASE Before ten o’clock on the following morning, having already spent two hours over his brief, that he had now thoroughly mastered, Geoffrey was at his chambers, which he had some difficulty in reaching owing to the thick fog that still hung over London, and indeed all England.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading GEOFFREY WINS HIS CASE Before ten o’clock on the following morning, having already spent two hours over his brief, that he had now thoroughly mastered, Geoffrey was at his chambers, which he had some difficulty in reaching owing to the thick fog that still hung over London, and indeed all England.
sufficeverbUS /səˈfaɪs/
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading The solicitors were in despair; but he consoled them by saying that one or the other was sure to turn up in time, and that a few words would suffice to explain the additional light which had been thrown on the case.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The solicitors were in despair; but he consoled them by saying that one or the other was sure to turn up in time, and that a few words would suffice to explain the additional light which had been thrown on the case.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading To his surprise nothing had been heard either of the Attorney-General or of Mr. Candleton.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading GEOFFREY WINS HIS CASE Before ten o’clock on the following morning, having already spent two hours over his brief, that he had now thoroughly mastered, Geoffrey was at his chambers, which he had some difficulty in reaching owing to the thick fog that still hung over London, and indeed all England.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GEOFFREY WINS HIS CASE Before ten o’clock on the following morning, having already spent two hours over his brief, that he had now thoroughly mastered, Geoffrey was at his chambers, which he had some difficulty in reaching owing to the thick fog that still hung over London, and indeed all England.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GEOFFREY WINS HIS CASE Before ten o’clock on the following morning, having already spent two hours over his brief, that he had now thoroughly mastered, Geoffrey was at his chambers, which he had some difficulty in reaching owing to the thick fog that still hung over London, and indeed all England.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The solicitors were in despair; but he consoled them by saying that one or the other was sure to turn up in time, and that a few words would suffice to explain the additional light which had been thrown on the case.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He occupied his half hour, however, in making a few rough notes to guide him in the altogether improbable event of his being called on to open, and then went into court.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The case was first on the list, and there were a good many counsel engaged on the other side.
thickadjectiveUS /θɪk/
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading GEOFFREY WINS HIS CASE Before ten o’clock on the following morning, having already spent two hours over his brief, that he had now thoroughly mastered, Geoffrey was at his chambers, which he had some difficulty in reaching owing to the thick fog that still hung over London, and indeed all England.
thoroughlyadverbUS /ˈθɜːroʊli/
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading GEOFFREY WINS HIS CASE Before ten o’clock on the following morning, having already spent two hours over his brief, that he had now thoroughly mastered, Geoffrey was at his chambers, which he had some difficulty in reaching owing to the thick fog that still hung over London, and indeed all England.
thrownadjectiveUS /θroʊn/
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading The solicitors were in despair; but he consoled them by saying that one or the other was sure to turn up in time, and that a few words would suffice to explain the additional light which had been thrown on the case.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The solicitors were in despair; but he consoled them by saying that one or the other was sure to turn up in time, and that a few words would suffice to explain the additional light which had been thrown on the case.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GEOFFREY WINS HIS CASE Before ten o’clock on the following morning, having already spent two hours over his brief, that he had now thoroughly mastered, Geoffrey was at his chambers, which he had some difficulty in reaching owing to the thick fog that still hung over London, and indeed all England.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The solicitors were in despair; but he consoled them by saying that one or the other was sure to turn up in time, and that a few words would suffice to explain the additional light which had been thrown on the case.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading GEOFFREY WINS HIS CASE Before ten o’clock on the following morning, having already spent two hours over his brief, that he had now thoroughly mastered, Geoffrey was at his chambers, which he had some difficulty in reaching owing to the thick fog that still hung over London, and indeed all England.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The solicitors were in despair; but he consoled them by saying that one or the other was sure to turn up in time, and that a few words would suffice to explain the additional light which had been thrown on the case.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GEOFFREY WINS HIS CASE Before ten o’clock on the following morning, having already spent two hours over his brief, that he had now thoroughly mastered, Geoffrey was at his chambers, which he had some difficulty in reaching owing to the thick fog that still hung over London, and indeed all England.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He occupied his half hour, however, in making a few rough notes to guide him in the altogether improbable event of his being called on to open, and then went into court.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The solicitors were in despair; but he consoled them by saying that one or the other was sure to turn up in time, and that a few words would suffice to explain the additional light which had been thrown on the case.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading GEOFFREY WINS HIS CASE Before ten o’clock on the following morning, having already spent two hours over his brief, that he had now thoroughly mastered, Geoffrey was at his chambers, which he had some difficulty in reaching owing to the thick fog that still hung over London, and indeed all England.
WINSnounUS /wɪnz/
plural of “win” — a victory (as in a race or other competition)
From this reading GEOFFREY WINS HIS CASE Before ten o’clock on the following morning, having already spent two hours over his brief, that he had now thoroughly mastered, Geoffrey was at his chambers, which he had some difficulty in reaching owing to the thick fog that still hung over London, and indeed all England.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading The solicitors were in despair; but he consoled them by saying that one or the other was sure to turn up in time, and that a few words would suffice to explain the additional light which had been thrown on the case.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The solicitors were in despair; but he consoled them by saying that one or the other was sure to turn up in time, and that a few words would suffice to explain the additional light which had been thrown on the case.
