used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading John Cabot would offer his defense through eminent counsel, as a case unworthy his personal appearance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She herself, the co-respondent so necessary to the severance of marital ties if one lives and sues in the Empire commonwealth, was to remain for the present with Mrs. Morrison, reported as too ill to undertake the vindication of her name.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading John Cabot would offer his defense through eminent counsel, as a case unworthy his personal appearance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading John Cabot would offer his defense through eminent counsel, as a case unworthy his personal appearance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To the greatest possible extent details were to be denied the scandal-hungry public.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the divorce suit of Cabot vs. Cabot came to trial reassurance on several of its vital points reached Dolores through the consideration of Rufus Holt.
CabotnounUS /ˈkæbət/
son of John Cabot who was born in Italy and who led an English expedition in search of the Northwest Passage and a Spanish expedition that explored the La Plata region of Brazil; in 1544 he published a map of the world (1476-1557)
From this reading Before the divorce suit of Cabot vs. Cabot came to trial reassurance on several of its vital points reached Dolores through the consideration of Rufus Holt.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Before the divorce suit of Cabot vs. Cabot came to trial reassurance on several of its vital points reached Dolores through the consideration of Rufus Holt.
an occurrence of something
From this reading John Cabot would offer his defense through eminent counsel, as a case unworthy his personal appearance.
co-respondentnoun
the codefendant charged with adultery with the estranged spouse in a divorce proceeding
From this reading She herself, the co-respondent so necessary to the severance of marital ties if one lives and sues in the Empire commonwealth, was to remain for the present with Mrs. Morrison, reported as too ill to undertake the vindication of her name.
commonwealthnounUS /ˈkɑːmənwelθ/
the official name of some states in the United States (Massachusetts and Pennsylvania and Virginia and Kentucky) and associated territories (Puerto Rico)
From this reading She herself, the co-respondent so necessary to the severance of marital ties if one lives and sues in the Empire commonwealth, was to remain for the present with Mrs. Morrison, reported as too ill to undertake the vindication of her name.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Before the divorce suit of Cabot vs. Cabot came to trial reassurance on several of its vital points reached Dolores through the consideration of Rufus Holt.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading John Cabot would offer his defense through eminent counsel, as a case unworthy his personal appearance.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading John Cabot would offer his defense through eminent counsel, as a case unworthy his personal appearance.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading To the greatest possible extent details were to be denied the scandal-hungry public.
true confidential information
From this reading To the greatest possible extent details were to be denied the scandal-hungry public.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Roscoe Strang, the judge who was to pass upon the Cabot difference, was a friend of Holt’s, indebted to him for many favors, political and otherwise.
divorceverbUS /dɪˈvɔːrs/
part; cease or break association with
From this reading Before the divorce suit of Cabot vs. Cabot came to trial reassurance on several of its vital points reached Dolores through the consideration of Rufus Holt.
Dolores
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From this reading Before the divorce suit of Cabot vs. Cabot came to trial reassurance on several of its vital points reached Dolores through the consideration of Rufus Holt.
eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading John Cabot would offer his defense through eminent counsel, as a case unworthy his personal appearance.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading She herself, the co-respondent so necessary to the severance of marital ties if one lives and sues in the Empire commonwealth, was to remain for the present with Mrs. Morrison, reported as too ill to undertake the vindication of her name.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading To the greatest possible extent details were to be denied the scandal-hungry public.
favorsnounUS /ˈfeɪvərz/
plural of “favor” — an act of gracious kindness
From this reading Roscoe Strang, the judge who was to pass upon the Cabot difference, was a friend of Holt’s, indebted to him for many favors, political and otherwise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She herself, the co-respondent so necessary to the severance of marital ties if one lives and sues in the Empire commonwealth, was to remain for the present with Mrs. Morrison, reported as too ill to undertake the vindication of her name.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Roscoe Strang, the judge who was to pass upon the Cabot difference, was a friend of Holt’s, indebted to him for many favors, political and otherwise.
highest in quality
From this reading To the greatest possible extent details were to be denied the scandal-hungry public.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She herself, the co-respondent so necessary to the severance of marital ties if one lives and sues in the Empire commonwealth, was to remain for the present with Mrs. Morrison, reported as too ill to undertake the vindication of her name.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She herself, the co-respondent so necessary to the severance of marital ties if one lives and sues in the Empire commonwealth, was to remain for the present with Mrs. Morrison, reported as too ill to undertake the vindication of her name.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Roscoe Strang, the judge who was to pass upon the Cabot difference, was a friend of Holt’s, indebted to him for many favors, political and otherwise.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading John Cabot would offer his defense through eminent counsel, as a case unworthy his personal appearance.
Holt
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From this reading Before the divorce suit of Cabot vs. Cabot came to trial reassurance on several of its vital points reached Dolores through the consideration of Rufus Holt.
Holt's
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From this reading Roscoe Strang, the judge who was to pass upon the Cabot difference, was a friend of Holt’s, indebted to him for many favors, political and otherwise.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She herself, the co-respondent so necessary to the severance of marital ties if one lives and sues in the Empire commonwealth, was to remain for the present with Mrs. Morrison, reported as too ill to undertake the vindication of her name.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading She herself, the co-respondent so necessary to the severance of marital ties if one lives and sues in the Empire commonwealth, was to remain for the present with Mrs. Morrison, reported as too ill to undertake the vindication of her name.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She herself, the co-respondent so necessary to the severance of marital ties if one lives and sues in the Empire commonwealth, was to remain for the present with Mrs. Morrison, reported as too ill to undertake the vindication of her name.
indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading Roscoe Strang, the judge who was to pass upon the Cabot difference, was a friend of Holt’s, indebted to him for many favors, political and otherwise.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Before the divorce suit of Cabot vs. Cabot came to trial reassurance on several of its vital points reached Dolores through the consideration of Rufus Holt.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Cabot would offer his defense through eminent counsel, as a case unworthy his personal appearance.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Roscoe Strang, the judge who was to pass upon the Cabot difference, was a friend of Holt’s, indebted to him for many favors, political and otherwise.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She herself, the co-respondent so necessary to the severance of marital ties if one lives and sues in the Empire commonwealth, was to remain for the present with Mrs. Morrison, reported as too ill to undertake the vindication of her name.
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 Roscoe Strang, the judge who was to pass upon the Cabot difference, was a friend of Holt’s, indebted to him for many favors, political and otherwise.
maritaladjectiveUS /ˈmerətəl/
of or relating to the state of marriage
From this reading She herself, the co-respondent so necessary to the severance of marital ties if one lives and sues in the Empire commonwealth, was to remain for the present with Mrs. Morrison, reported as too ill to undertake the vindication of her name.
MorrisonnounUS /ˈmɔːrɪsən/
United States rock singer (1943-1971)
From this reading She herself, the co-respondent so necessary to the severance of marital ties if one lives and sues in the Empire commonwealth, was to remain for the present with Mrs. Morrison, reported as too ill to undertake the vindication of her name.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading She herself, the co-respondent so necessary to the severance of marital ties if one lives and sues in the Empire commonwealth, was to remain for the present with Mrs. Morrison, reported as too ill to undertake the vindication of her name.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She herself, the co-respondent so necessary to the severance of marital ties if one lives and sues in the Empire commonwealth, was to remain for the present with Mrs. Morrison, reported as too ill to undertake the vindication of her name.
absolutely essential
From this reading She herself, the co-respondent so necessary to the severance of marital ties if one lives and sues in the Empire commonwealth, was to remain for the present with Mrs. Morrison, reported as too ill to undertake the vindication of her name.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before the divorce suit of Cabot vs. Cabot came to trial reassurance on several of its vital points reached Dolores through the consideration of Rufus Holt.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading John Cabot would offer his defense through eminent counsel, as a case unworthy his personal appearance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Before the divorce suit of Cabot vs. Cabot came to trial reassurance on several of its vital points reached Dolores through the consideration of Rufus Holt.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She herself, the co-respondent so necessary to the severance of marital ties if one lives and sues in the Empire commonwealth, was to remain for the present with Mrs. Morrison, reported as too ill to undertake the vindication of her name.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Roscoe Strang, the judge who was to pass upon the Cabot difference, was a friend of Holt’s, indebted to him for many favors, political and otherwise.
go across or through
From this reading Roscoe Strang, the judge who was to pass upon the Cabot difference, was a friend of Holt’s, indebted to him for many favors, political and otherwise.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading John Cabot would offer his defense through eminent counsel, as a case unworthy his personal appearance.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Before the divorce suit of Cabot vs. Cabot came to trial reassurance on several of its vital points reached Dolores through the consideration of Rufus Holt.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Roscoe Strang, the judge who was to pass upon the Cabot difference, was a friend of Holt’s, indebted to him for many favors, political and otherwise.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading To the greatest possible extent details were to be denied the scandal-hungry public.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She herself, the co-respondent so necessary to the severance of marital ties if one lives and sues in the Empire commonwealth, was to remain for the present with Mrs. Morrison, reported as too ill to undertake the vindication of her name.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading To the greatest possible extent details were to be denied the scandal-hungry public.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Before the divorce suit of Cabot vs. Cabot came to trial reassurance on several of its vital points reached Dolores through the consideration of Rufus Holt.
reassurancenounUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrəns/
the act of reassuring; restoring someone's confidence
From this reading Before the divorce suit of Cabot vs. Cabot came to trial reassurance on several of its vital points reached Dolores through the consideration of Rufus Holt.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She herself, the co-respondent so necessary to the severance of marital ties if one lives and sues in the Empire commonwealth, was to remain for the present with Mrs. Morrison, reported as too ill to undertake the vindication of her name.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading She herself, the co-respondent so necessary to the severance of marital ties if one lives and sues in the Empire commonwealth, was to remain for the present with Mrs. Morrison, reported as too ill to undertake the vindication of her name.
Roscoe
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From this reading Roscoe Strang, the judge who was to pass upon the Cabot difference, was a friend of Holt’s, indebted to him for many favors, political and otherwise.
Rufus
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From this reading Before the divorce suit of Cabot vs. Cabot came to trial reassurance on several of its vital points reached Dolores through the consideration of Rufus Holt.
scandal-hungry
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From this reading To the greatest possible extent details were to be denied the scandal-hungry public.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Before the divorce suit of Cabot vs. Cabot came to trial reassurance on several of its vital points reached Dolores through the consideration of Rufus Holt.
severancenounUS /ˈsevɜːrəns/
a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)
From this reading She herself, the co-respondent so necessary to the severance of marital ties if one lives and sues in the Empire commonwealth, was to remain for the present with Mrs. Morrison, reported as too ill to undertake the vindication of her name.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She herself, the co-respondent so necessary to the severance of marital ties if one lives and sues in the Empire commonwealth, was to remain for the present with Mrs. Morrison, reported as too ill to undertake the vindication of her name.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She herself, the co-respondent so necessary to the severance of marital ties if one lives and sues in the Empire commonwealth, was to remain for the present with Mrs. Morrison, reported as too ill to undertake the vindication of her name.
Strang
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From this reading Roscoe Strang, the judge who was to pass upon the Cabot difference, was a friend of Holt’s, indebted to him for many favors, political and otherwise.
suesnounUS /suːz/
plural of “sue” — French writer whose novels described the sordid side of city life (1804-1857)
From this reading She herself, the co-respondent so necessary to the severance of marital ties if one lives and sues in the Empire commonwealth, was to remain for the present with Mrs. Morrison, reported as too ill to undertake the vindication of her name.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Before the divorce suit of Cabot vs. Cabot came to trial reassurance on several of its vital points reached Dolores through the consideration of Rufus Holt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before the divorce suit of Cabot vs. Cabot came to trial reassurance on several of its vital points reached Dolores through the consideration of Rufus Holt.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Before the divorce suit of Cabot vs. Cabot came to trial reassurance on several of its vital points reached Dolores through the consideration of Rufus Holt.
tiesnounUS /taɪz/
plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading She herself, the co-respondent so necessary to the severance of marital ties if one lives and sues in the Empire commonwealth, was to remain for the present with Mrs. Morrison, reported as too ill to undertake the vindication of her name.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before the divorce suit of Cabot vs. Cabot came to trial reassurance on several of its vital points reached Dolores through the consideration of Rufus Holt.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She herself, the co-respondent so necessary to the severance of marital ties if one lives and sues in the Empire commonwealth, was to remain for the present with Mrs. Morrison, reported as too ill to undertake the vindication of her name.
the act of testing something
From this reading Before the divorce suit of Cabot vs. Cabot came to trial reassurance on several of its vital points reached Dolores through the consideration of Rufus Holt.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading She herself, the co-respondent so necessary to the severance of marital ties if one lives and sues in the Empire commonwealth, was to remain for the present with Mrs. Morrison, reported as too ill to undertake the vindication of her name.
unworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈwɜːrði/
lacking in value or merit
From this reading John Cabot would offer his defense through eminent counsel, as a case unworthy his personal appearance.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Roscoe Strang, the judge who was to pass upon the Cabot difference, was a friend of Holt’s, indebted to him for many favors, political and otherwise.
vindicationnounUS /vɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.
From this reading She herself, the co-respondent so necessary to the severance of marital ties if one lives and sues in the Empire commonwealth, was to remain for the present with Mrs. Morrison, reported as too ill to undertake the vindication of her name.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading Before the divorce suit of Cabot vs. Cabot came to trial reassurance on several of its vital points reached Dolores through the consideration of Rufus Holt.
vs
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From this reading Before the divorce suit of Cabot vs. Cabot came to trial reassurance on several of its vital points reached Dolores through the consideration of Rufus Holt.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She herself, the co-respondent so necessary to the severance of marital ties if one lives and sues in the Empire commonwealth, was to remain for the present with Mrs. Morrison, reported as too ill to undertake the vindication of her name.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To the greatest possible extent details were to be denied the scandal-hungry public.
which person or people
From this reading Roscoe Strang, the judge who was to pass upon the Cabot difference, was a friend of Holt’s, indebted to him for many favors, political and otherwise.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She herself, the co-respondent so necessary to the severance of marital ties if one lives and sues in the Empire commonwealth, was to remain for the present with Mrs. Morrison, reported as too ill to undertake the vindication of her name.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading John Cabot would offer his defense through eminent counsel, as a case unworthy his personal appearance.
