used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _THE LAWYER IN HIS OWN DOMAIN._ _Overreach._ 'Tis a rich man's pride! there having ever been More than a feud, a strange antipathy, Between us and true gentry.
abjectadjectiveUS /ˈæbdʒekt/
of the most contemptible kind
From this reading He was on his knees at once with abject entreaties, and Mr. Robinson, who was too Christian-hearted to wish to crush a fellow-creature, consented to act for him again, thereby in a measure restoring his credit, but only on one condition--that he should receive without delay the amount owing for his somewhat exorbitant lawyer's bill.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Like a clap of thunder, one fine morning the news reached this worthy that his account had been attached at the bank by the man who for some time had acted as his solicitor.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading He was on his knees at once with abject entreaties, and Mr. Robinson, who was too Christian-hearted to wish to crush a fellow-creature, consented to act for him again, thereby in a measure restoring his credit, but only on one condition--that he should receive without delay the amount owing for his somewhat exorbitant lawyer's bill.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Like a clap of thunder, one fine morning the news reached this worthy that his account had been attached at the bank by the man who for some time had acted as his solicitor.
anew
From this reading He was on his knees at once with abject entreaties, and Mr. Robinson, who was too Christian-hearted to wish to crush a fellow-creature, consented to act for him again, thereby in a measure restoring his credit, but only on one condition--that he should receive without delay the amount owing for his somewhat exorbitant lawyer's bill.
a quantity of money
From this reading He was on his knees at once with abject entreaties, and Mr. Robinson, who was too Christian-hearted to wish to crush a fellow-creature, consented to act for him again, thereby in a measure restoring his credit, but only on one condition--that he should receive without delay the amount owing for his somewhat exorbitant lawyer's bill.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _THE LAWYER IN HIS OWN DOMAIN._ _Overreach._ 'Tis a rich man's pride! there having ever been More than a feud, a strange antipathy, Between us and true gentry.
antipathynounUS /ænˈtɪpəθi/
a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading _THE LAWYER IN HIS OWN DOMAIN._ _Overreach._ 'Tis a rich man's pride! there having ever been More than a feud, a strange antipathy, Between us and true gentry.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Like a clap of thunder, one fine morning the news reached this worthy that his account had been attached at the bank by the man who for some time had acted as his solicitor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Like a clap of thunder, one fine morning the news reached this worthy that his account had been attached at the bank by the man who for some time had acted as his solicitor.
being joined in close association
From this reading Like a clap of thunder, one fine morning the news reached this worthy that his account had been attached at the bank by the man who for some time had acted as his solicitor.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Like a clap of thunder, one fine morning the news reached this worthy that his account had been attached at the bank by the man who for some time had acted as his solicitor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _THE LAWYER IN HIS OWN DOMAIN._ _Overreach._ 'Tis a rich man's pride! there having ever been More than a feud, a strange antipathy, Between us and true gentry.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading With his usual tact and judgment he had secured his bird, the bird in this case being their common debtor.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading _THE LAWYER IN HIS OWN DOMAIN._ _Overreach._ 'Tis a rich man's pride! there having ever been More than a feud, a strange antipathy, Between us and true gentry.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading He was on his knees at once with abject entreaties, and Mr. Robinson, who was too Christian-hearted to wish to crush a fellow-creature, consented to act for him again, thereby in a measure restoring his credit, but only on one condition--that he should receive without delay the amount owing for his somewhat exorbitant lawyer's bill.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading With his usual tact and judgment he had secured his bird, the bird in this case being their common debtor.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Mr. Robinson had not forgotten Mrs. Grey, nor the little business which she had confided to him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was on his knees at once with abject entreaties, and Mr. Robinson, who was too Christian-hearted to wish to crush a fellow-creature, consented to act for him again, thereby in a measure restoring his credit, but only on one condition--that he should receive without delay the amount owing for his somewhat exorbitant lawyer's bill.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Like a clap of thunder, one fine morning the news reached this worthy that his account had been attached at the bank by the man who for some time had acted as his solicitor.
an occurrence of something
From this reading With his usual tact and judgment he had secured his bird, the bird in this case being their common debtor.
Christian-hearted
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From this reading He was on his knees at once with abject entreaties, and Mr. Robinson, who was too Christian-hearted to wish to crush a fellow-creature, consented to act for him again, thereby in a measure restoring his credit, but only on one condition--that he should receive without delay the amount owing for his somewhat exorbitant lawyer's bill.
clapverbUS /klæp/
put quickly or forcibly
From this reading Like a clap of thunder, one fine morning the news reached this worthy that his account had been attached at the bank by the man who for some time had acted as his solicitor.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading With his usual tact and judgment he had secured his bird, the bird in this case being their common debtor.
a state at a particular time
From this reading He was on his knees at once with abject entreaties, and Mr. Robinson, who was too Christian-hearted to wish to crush a fellow-creature, consented to act for him again, thereby in a measure restoring his credit, but only on one condition--that he should receive without delay the amount owing for his somewhat exorbitant lawyer's bill.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading Mr. Robinson had not forgotten Mrs. Grey, nor the little business which she had confided to him.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading He was on his knees at once with abject entreaties, and Mr. Robinson, who was too Christian-hearted to wish to crush a fellow-creature, consented to act for him again, thereby in a measure restoring his credit, but only on one condition--that he should receive without delay the amount owing for his somewhat exorbitant lawyer's bill.
approval
From this reading He was on his knees at once with abject entreaties, and Mr. Robinson, who was too Christian-hearted to wish to crush a fellow-creature, consented to act for him again, thereby in a measure restoring his credit, but only on one condition--that he should receive without delay the amount owing for his somewhat exorbitant lawyer's bill.
crushverbUS /krʌʃ/
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
From this reading He was on his knees at once with abject entreaties, and Mr. Robinson, who was too Christian-hearted to wish to crush a fellow-creature, consented to act for him again, thereby in a measure restoring his credit, but only on one condition--that he should receive without delay the amount owing for his somewhat exorbitant lawyer's bill.
debtornounUS /ˈdetər/
a person who owes a creditor; someone who has the obligation of paying a debt
From this reading With his usual tact and judgment he had secured his bird, the bird in this case being their common debtor.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading He was on his knees at once with abject entreaties, and Mr. Robinson, who was too Christian-hearted to wish to crush a fellow-creature, consented to act for him again, thereby in a measure restoring his credit, but only on one condition--that he should receive without delay the amount owing for his somewhat exorbitant lawyer's bill.
DOMAINnounUS /doʊˈmeɪn/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading _THE LAWYER IN HIS OWN DOMAIN._ _Overreach._ 'Tis a rich man's pride! there having ever been More than a feud, a strange antipathy, Between us and true gentry.
entreatiesnounUS /enˈtriːtiz/
plural of “entreaty” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading He was on his knees at once with abject entreaties, and Mr. Robinson, who was too Christian-hearted to wish to crush a fellow-creature, consented to act for him again, thereby in a measure restoring his credit, but only on one condition--that he should receive without delay the amount owing for his somewhat exorbitant lawyer's bill.
at any time
From this reading _THE LAWYER IN HIS OWN DOMAIN._ _Overreach._ 'Tis a rich man's pride! there having ever been More than a feud, a strange antipathy, Between us and true gentry.
exorbitantadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtənt/
greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
From this reading He was on his knees at once with abject entreaties, and Mr. Robinson, who was too Christian-hearted to wish to crush a fellow-creature, consented to act for him again, thereby in a measure restoring his credit, but only on one condition--that he should receive without delay the amount owing for his somewhat exorbitant lawyer's bill.
fellow-creature
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From this reading He was on his knees at once with abject entreaties, and Mr. Robinson, who was too Christian-hearted to wish to crush a fellow-creature, consented to act for him again, thereby in a measure restoring his credit, but only on one condition--that he should receive without delay the amount owing for his somewhat exorbitant lawyer's bill.
feudnounUS /fjuːd/
a bitter quarrel between two parties
From this reading _THE LAWYER IN HIS OWN DOMAIN._ _Overreach._ 'Tis a rich man's pride! there having ever been More than a feud, a strange antipathy, Between us and true gentry.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Like a clap of thunder, one fine morning the news reached this worthy that his account had been attached at the bank by the man who for some time had acted as his solicitor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Like a clap of thunder, one fine morning the news reached this worthy that his account had been attached at the bank by the man who for some time had acted as his solicitor.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Mr. Robinson had not forgotten Mrs. Grey, nor the little business which she had confided to him.
gentrynounUS /ˈdʒentri/
the most powerful members of a society
From this reading _THE LAWYER IN HIS OWN DOMAIN._ _Overreach._ 'Tis a rich man's pride! there having ever been More than a feud, a strange antipathy, Between us and true gentry.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Mr. Robinson had not forgotten Mrs. Grey, nor the little business which she had confided to him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Robinson had not forgotten Mrs. Grey, nor the little business which she had confided to him.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading _THE LAWYER IN HIS OWN DOMAIN._ _Overreach._ 'Tis a rich man's pride! there having ever been More than a feud, a strange antipathy, Between us and true gentry.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With his usual tact and judgment he had secured his bird, the bird in this case being their common debtor.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Robinson had not forgotten Mrs. Grey, nor the little business which she had confided to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _THE LAWYER IN HIS OWN DOMAIN._ _Overreach._ 'Tis a rich man's pride! there having ever been More than a feud, a strange antipathy, Between us and true gentry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _THE LAWYER IN HIS OWN DOMAIN._ _Overreach._ 'Tis a rich man's pride! there having ever been More than a feud, a strange antipathy, Between us and true gentry.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading With his usual tact and judgment he had secured his bird, the bird in this case being their common debtor.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading He was on his knees at once with abject entreaties, and Mr. Robinson, who was too Christian-hearted to wish to crush a fellow-creature, consented to act for him again, thereby in a measure restoring his credit, but only on one condition--that he should receive without delay the amount owing for his somewhat exorbitant lawyer's bill.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading _THE LAWYER IN HIS OWN DOMAIN._ _Overreach._ 'Tis a rich man's pride! there having ever been More than a feud, a strange antipathy, Between us and true gentry.
lawyer'snounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading He was on his knees at once with abject entreaties, and Mr. Robinson, who was too Christian-hearted to wish to crush a fellow-creature, consented to act for him again, thereby in a measure restoring his credit, but only on one condition--that he should receive without delay the amount owing for his somewhat exorbitant lawyer's bill.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like a clap of thunder, one fine morning the news reached this worthy that his account had been attached at the bank by the man who for some time had acted as his solicitor.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Robinson had not forgotten Mrs. Grey, nor the little business which she had confided to him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Like a clap of thunder, one fine morning the news reached this worthy that his account had been attached at the bank by the man who for some time had acted as his solicitor.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _THE LAWYER IN HIS OWN DOMAIN._ _Overreach._ 'Tis a rich man's pride! there having ever been More than a feud, a strange antipathy, Between us and true gentry.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He was on his knees at once with abject entreaties, and Mr. Robinson, who was too Christian-hearted to wish to crush a fellow-creature, consented to act for him again, thereby in a measure restoring his credit, but only on one condition--that he should receive without delay the amount owing for his somewhat exorbitant lawyer's bill.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _THE LAWYER IN HIS OWN DOMAIN._ _Overreach._ 'Tis a rich man's pride! there having ever been More than a feud, a strange antipathy, Between us and true gentry.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Like a clap of thunder, one fine morning the news reached this worthy that his account had been attached at the bank by the man who for some time had acted as his solicitor.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Robinson had not forgotten Mrs. Grey, nor the little business which she had confided to him.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mr. Robinson had not forgotten Mrs. Grey, nor the little business which she had confided to him.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Like a clap of thunder, one fine morning the news reached this worthy that his account had been attached at the bank by the man who for some time had acted as his solicitor.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Mr. Robinson had not forgotten Mrs. Grey, nor the little business which she had confided to him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Robinson had not forgotten Mrs. Grey, nor the little business which she had confided to him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Like a clap of thunder, one fine morning the news reached this worthy that his account had been attached at the bank by the man who for some time had acted as his solicitor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was on his knees at once with abject entreaties, and Mr. Robinson, who was too Christian-hearted to wish to crush a fellow-creature, consented to act for him again, thereby in a measure restoring his credit, but only on one condition--that he should receive without delay the amount owing for his somewhat exorbitant lawyer's bill.
on one occasion
From this reading He was on his knees at once with abject entreaties, and Mr. Robinson, who was too Christian-hearted to wish to crush a fellow-creature, consented to act for him again, thereby in a measure restoring his credit, but only on one condition--that he should receive without delay the amount owing for his somewhat exorbitant lawyer's bill.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Like a clap of thunder, one fine morning the news reached this worthy that his account had been attached at the bank by the man who for some time had acted as his solicitor.
and nothing more
From this reading He was on his knees at once with abject entreaties, and Mr. Robinson, who was too Christian-hearted to wish to crush a fellow-creature, consented to act for him again, thereby in a measure restoring his credit, but only on one condition--that he should receive without delay the amount owing for his somewhat exorbitant lawyer's bill.
OverreachverbUS /ˈoʊvərriːtʃ/
fail by aiming too high or trying too hard
From this reading _THE LAWYER IN HIS OWN DOMAIN._ _Overreach._ 'Tis a rich man's pride! there having ever been More than a feud, a strange antipathy, Between us and true gentry.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading He was on his knees at once with abject entreaties, and Mr. Robinson, who was too Christian-hearted to wish to crush a fellow-creature, consented to act for him again, thereby in a measure restoring his credit, but only on one condition--that he should receive without delay the amount owing for his somewhat exorbitant lawyer's bill.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading _THE LAWYER IN HIS OWN DOMAIN._ _Overreach._ 'Tis a rich man's pride! there having ever been More than a feud, a strange antipathy, Between us and true gentry.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading _THE LAWYER IN HIS OWN DOMAIN._ _Overreach._ 'Tis a rich man's pride! there having ever been More than a feud, a strange antipathy, Between us and true gentry.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Like a clap of thunder, one fine morning the news reached this worthy that his account had been attached at the bank by the man who for some time had acted as his solicitor.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading He was on his knees at once with abject entreaties, and Mr. Robinson, who was too Christian-hearted to wish to crush a fellow-creature, consented to act for him again, thereby in a measure restoring his credit, but only on one condition--that he should receive without delay the amount owing for his somewhat exorbitant lawyer's bill.
restoringverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading He was on his knees at once with abject entreaties, and Mr. Robinson, who was too Christian-hearted to wish to crush a fellow-creature, consented to act for him again, thereby in a measure restoring his credit, but only on one condition--that he should receive without delay the amount owing for his somewhat exorbitant lawyer's bill.
possessing material wealth
From this reading _THE LAWYER IN HIS OWN DOMAIN._ _Overreach._ 'Tis a rich man's pride! there having ever been More than a feud, a strange antipathy, Between us and true gentry.
RobinsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbənsən/
English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
From this reading Mr. Robinson had not forgotten Mrs. Grey, nor the little business which she had confided to him.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading With his usual tact and judgment he had secured his bird, the bird in this case being their common debtor.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Robinson had not forgotten Mrs. Grey, nor the little business which she had confided to him.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He was on his knees at once with abject entreaties, and Mr. Robinson, who was too Christian-hearted to wish to crush a fellow-creature, consented to act for him again, thereby in a measure restoring his credit, but only on one condition--that he should receive without delay the amount owing for his somewhat exorbitant lawyer's bill.
solicitornounUS /səˈlɪsətər/
a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading Like a clap of thunder, one fine morning the news reached this worthy that his account had been attached at the bank by the man who for some time had acted as his solicitor.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Like a clap of thunder, one fine morning the news reached this worthy that his account had been attached at the bank by the man who for some time had acted as his solicitor.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He was on his knees at once with abject entreaties, and Mr. Robinson, who was too Christian-hearted to wish to crush a fellow-creature, consented to act for him again, thereby in a measure restoring his credit, but only on one condition--that he should receive without delay the amount owing for his somewhat exorbitant lawyer's bill.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading _THE LAWYER IN HIS OWN DOMAIN._ _Overreach._ 'Tis a rich man's pride! there having ever been More than a feud, a strange antipathy, Between us and true gentry.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading With his usual tact and judgment he had secured his bird, the bird in this case being their common debtor.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _THE LAWYER IN HIS OWN DOMAIN._ _Overreach._ 'Tis a rich man's pride! there having ever been More than a feud, a strange antipathy, Between us and true gentry.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Like a clap of thunder, one fine morning the news reached this worthy that his account had been attached at the bank by the man who for some time had acted as his solicitor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE LAWYER IN HIS OWN DOMAIN._ _Overreach._ 'Tis a rich man's pride! there having ever been More than a feud, a strange antipathy, Between us and true gentry.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading With his usual tact and judgment he had secured his bird, the bird in this case being their common debtor.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _THE LAWYER IN HIS OWN DOMAIN._ _Overreach._ 'Tis a rich man's pride! there having ever been More than a feud, a strange antipathy, Between us and true gentry.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading He was on his knees at once with abject entreaties, and Mr. Robinson, who was too Christian-hearted to wish to crush a fellow-creature, consented to act for him again, thereby in a measure restoring his credit, but only on one condition--that he should receive without delay the amount owing for his somewhat exorbitant lawyer's bill.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With his usual tact and judgment he had secured his bird, the bird in this case being their common debtor.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading Like a clap of thunder, one fine morning the news reached this worthy that his account had been attached at the bank by the man who for some time had acted as his solicitor.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Like a clap of thunder, one fine morning the news reached this worthy that his account had been attached at the bank by the man who for some time had acted as his solicitor.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading _THE LAWYER IN HIS OWN DOMAIN._ _Overreach._ 'Tis a rich man's pride! there having ever been More than a feud, a strange antipathy, Between us and true gentry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Robinson had not forgotten Mrs. Grey, nor the little business which she had confided to him.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He was on his knees at once with abject entreaties, and Mr. Robinson, who was too Christian-hearted to wish to crush a fellow-creature, consented to act for him again, thereby in a measure restoring his credit, but only on one condition--that he should receive without delay the amount owing for his somewhat exorbitant lawyer's bill.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading _THE LAWYER IN HIS OWN DOMAIN._ _Overreach._ 'Tis a rich man's pride! there having ever been More than a feud, a strange antipathy, Between us and true gentry.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _THE LAWYER IN HIS OWN DOMAIN._ _Overreach._ 'Tis a rich man's pride! there having ever been More than a feud, a strange antipathy, Between us and true gentry.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading With his usual tact and judgment he had secured his bird, the bird in this case being their common debtor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was on his knees at once with abject entreaties, and Mr. Robinson, who was too Christian-hearted to wish to crush a fellow-creature, consented to act for him again, thereby in a measure restoring his credit, but only on one condition--that he should receive without delay the amount owing for his somewhat exorbitant lawyer's bill.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Robinson had not forgotten Mrs. Grey, nor the little business which she had confided to him.
which person or people
From this reading Like a clap of thunder, one fine morning the news reached this worthy that his account had been attached at the bank by the man who for some time had acted as his solicitor.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading He was on his knees at once with abject entreaties, and Mr. Robinson, who was too Christian-hearted to wish to crush a fellow-creature, consented to act for him again, thereby in a measure restoring his credit, but only on one condition--that he should receive without delay the amount owing for his somewhat exorbitant lawyer's bill.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With his usual tact and judgment he had secured his bird, the bird in this case being their common debtor.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He was on his knees at once with abject entreaties, and Mr. Robinson, who was too Christian-hearted to wish to crush a fellow-creature, consented to act for him again, thereby in a measure restoring his credit, but only on one condition--that he should receive without delay the amount owing for his somewhat exorbitant lawyer's bill.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Like a clap of thunder, one fine morning the news reached this worthy that his account had been attached at the bank by the man who for some time had acted as his solicitor.
