used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PURCHASE OF A LIE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lawyer Sharpman sat in his office on Sunday evening, meditating on his success in the Burnham suit and planning to avert the dangers that still lay in his path.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Old Simon's disclosures in court were a source of much anxiety to him.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Goodlaw's design in bringing them out was apparent, and he felt that it must in some way be thwarted.
avertverbUS /əˈvɜːrt/
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
From this reading Lawyer Sharpman sat in his office on Sunday evening, meditating on his success in the Burnham suit and planning to avert the dangers that still lay in his path.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Goodlaw's design in bringing them out was apparent, and he felt that it must in some way be thwarted.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Of what use was it to establish the boy's identity if he could not control the boy's fortune?
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Goodlaw's design in bringing them out was apparent, and he felt that it must in some way be thwarted.
BurnhamnounUS /ˈbɜːrnəm/
United States architect who designed the first important skyscraper with a skeleton (1846-1912)
From this reading Lawyer Sharpman sat in his office on Sunday evening, meditating on his success in the Burnham suit and planning to avert the dangers that still lay in his path.
power to direct or determine
From this reading Of what use was it to establish the boy's identity if he could not control the boy's fortune?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Of what use was it to establish the boy's identity if he could not control the boy's fortune?
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Old Simon's disclosures in court were a source of much anxiety to him.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Lawyer Sharpman sat in his office on Sunday evening, meditating on his success in the Burnham suit and planning to avert the dangers that still lay in his path.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Goodlaw's design in bringing them out was apparent, and he felt that it must in some way be thwarted.
disclosuresnounUS /dɪˈskloʊʒərz/
plural of “disclosure” — the speech act of making something evident
From this reading Old Simon's disclosures in court were a source of much anxiety to him.
establishverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
set up or found
From this reading Of what use was it to establish the boy's identity if he could not control the boy's fortune?
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Lawyer Sharpman sat in his office on Sunday evening, meditating on his success in the Burnham suit and planning to avert the dangers that still lay in his path.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Goodlaw's design in bringing them out was apparent, and he felt that it must in some way be thwarted.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Of what use was it to establish the boy's identity if he could not control the boy's fortune?
Goodlaw's
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From this reading Goodlaw's design in bringing them out was apparent, and he felt that it must in some way be thwarted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Goodlaw's design in bringing them out was apparent, and he felt that it must in some way be thwarted.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Old Simon's disclosures in court were a source of much anxiety to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lawyer Sharpman sat in his office on Sunday evening, meditating on his success in the Burnham suit and planning to avert the dangers that still lay in his path.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading Of what use was it to establish the boy's identity if he could not control the boy's fortune?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Of what use was it to establish the boy's identity if he could not control the boy's fortune?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lawyer Sharpman sat in his office on Sunday evening, meditating on his success in the Burnham suit and planning to avert the dangers that still lay in his path.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Goodlaw's design in bringing them out was apparent, and he felt that it must in some way be thwarted.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Lawyer Sharpman sat in his office on Sunday evening, meditating on his success in the Burnham suit and planning to avert the dangers that still lay in his path.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Lawyer Sharpman sat in his office on Sunday evening, meditating on his success in the Burnham suit and planning to avert the dangers that still lay in his path.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading THE PURCHASE OF A LIE.
meditatingverbUS /ˈmedəteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “meditate” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading Lawyer Sharpman sat in his office on Sunday evening, meditating on his success in the Burnham suit and planning to avert the dangers that still lay in his path.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Old Simon's disclosures in court were a source of much anxiety to him.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Goodlaw's design in bringing them out was apparent, and he felt that it must in some way be thwarted.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of what use was it to establish the boy's identity if he could not control the boy's fortune?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PURCHASE OF A LIE.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Lawyer Sharpman sat in his office on Sunday evening, meditating on his success in the Burnham suit and planning to avert the dangers that still lay in his path.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Simon's disclosures in court were a source of much anxiety to him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lawyer Sharpman sat in his office on Sunday evening, meditating on his success in the Burnham suit and planning to avert the dangers that still lay in his path.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Goodlaw's design in bringing them out was apparent, and he felt that it must in some way be thwarted.
a course of conduct
From this reading Lawyer Sharpman sat in his office on Sunday evening, meditating on his success in the Burnham suit and planning to avert the dangers that still lay in his path.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading Lawyer Sharpman sat in his office on Sunday evening, meditating on his success in the Burnham suit and planning to avert the dangers that still lay in his path.
PURCHASEnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading THE PURCHASE OF A LIE.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Lawyer Sharpman sat in his office on Sunday evening, meditating on his success in the Burnham suit and planning to avert the dangers that still lay in his path.
Sharpman
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From this reading Lawyer Sharpman sat in his office on Sunday evening, meditating on his success in the Burnham suit and planning to avert the dangers that still lay in his path.
Simon'snounUS /ˈsaɪmənz/
possessive form of “simon” — one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading Old Simon's disclosures in court were a source of much anxiety to him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Goodlaw's design in bringing them out was apparent, and he felt that it must in some way be thwarted.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Old Simon's disclosures in court were a source of much anxiety to him.
not in physical motion
From this reading Lawyer Sharpman sat in his office on Sunday evening, meditating on his success in the Burnham suit and planning to avert the dangers that still lay in his path.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Lawyer Sharpman sat in his office on Sunday evening, meditating on his success in the Burnham suit and planning to avert the dangers that still lay in his path.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Lawyer Sharpman sat in his office on Sunday evening, meditating on his success in the Burnham suit and planning to avert the dangers that still lay in his path.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Lawyer Sharpman sat in his office on Sunday evening, meditating on his success in the Burnham suit and planning to avert the dangers that still lay in his path.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lawyer Sharpman sat in his office on Sunday evening, meditating on his success in the Burnham suit and planning to avert the dangers that still lay in his path.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PURCHASE OF A LIE.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Goodlaw's design in bringing them out was apparent, and he felt that it must in some way be thwarted.
thwartedadjectiveUS /ˈθwɔːrtɪd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Goodlaw's design in bringing them out was apparent, and he felt that it must in some way be thwarted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lawyer Sharpman sat in his office on Sunday evening, meditating on his success in the Burnham suit and planning to avert the dangers that still lay in his path.
the act of using
From this reading Of what use was it to establish the boy's identity if he could not control the boy's fortune?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Goodlaw's design in bringing them out was apparent, and he felt that it must in some way be thwarted.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Goodlaw's design in bringing them out was apparent, and he felt that it must in some way be thwarted.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Old Simon's disclosures in court were a source of much anxiety to him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Of what use was it to establish the boy's identity if he could not control the boy's fortune?
