used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SUIT AT LAW "Don't give in an inch," Bill said, in conclusion to his remarks concerning the validity of the title.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading After promising to send him word as to the progress of affairs before night, in case they were detained more than one day, Joe and Fred went down stairs, and at that moment Mrs. Byram opened the door to admit Mr. Wright.
matters of personal concern
From this reading After promising to send him word as to the progress of affairs before night, in case they were detained more than one day, Joe and Fred went down stairs, and at that moment Mrs. Byram opened the door to admit Mr. Wright.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After promising to send him word as to the progress of affairs before night, in case they were detained more than one day, Joe and Fred went down stairs, and at that moment Mrs. Byram opened the door to admit Mr. Wright.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A SUIT AT LAW "Don't give in an inch," Bill said, in conclusion to his remarks concerning the validity of the title.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Get over there as quick as you can, and don't let the lawyer weaken."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Get over there as quick as you can, and don't let the lawyer weaken."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A SUIT AT LAW "Don't give in an inch," Bill said, in conclusion to his remarks concerning the validity of the title.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading After promising to send him word as to the progress of affairs before night, in case they were detained more than one day, Joe and Fred went down stairs, and at that moment Mrs. Byram opened the door to admit Mr. Wright.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "It'll take big money to carry on a fight in law."
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading A SUIT AT LAW "Don't give in an inch," Bill said, in conclusion to his remarks concerning the validity of the title.
Byram
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From this reading After promising to send him word as to the progress of affairs before night, in case they were detained more than one day, Joe and Fred went down stairs, and at that moment Mrs. Byram opened the door to admit Mr. Wright.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Get over there as quick as you can, and don't let the lawyer weaken."
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "It'll take big money to carry on a fight in law."
an occurrence of something
From this reading After promising to send him word as to the progress of affairs before night, in case they were detained more than one day, Joe and Fred went down stairs, and at that moment Mrs. Byram opened the door to admit Mr. Wright.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading A SUIT AT LAW "Don't give in an inch," Bill said, in conclusion to his remarks concerning the validity of the title.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading A SUIT AT LAW "Don't give in an inch," Bill said, in conclusion to his remarks concerning the validity of the title.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading After promising to send him word as to the progress of affairs before night, in case they were detained more than one day, Joe and Fred went down stairs, and at that moment Mrs. Byram opened the door to admit Mr. Wright.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading After promising to send him word as to the progress of affairs before night, in case they were detained more than one day, Joe and Fred went down stairs, and at that moment Mrs. Byram opened the door to admit Mr. Wright.
Don't
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From this reading A SUIT AT LAW "Don't give in an inch," Bill said, in conclusion to his remarks concerning the validity of the title.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading After promising to send him word as to the progress of affairs before night, in case they were detained more than one day, Joe and Fred went down stairs, and at that moment Mrs. Byram opened the door to admit Mr. Wright.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading After promising to send him word as to the progress of affairs before night, in case they were detained more than one day, Joe and Fred went down stairs, and at that moment Mrs. Byram opened the door to admit Mr. Wright.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading "It'll take big money to carry on a fight in law."
Fred
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From this reading After promising to send him word as to the progress of affairs before night, in case they were detained more than one day, Joe and Fred went down stairs, and at that moment Mrs. Byram opened the door to admit Mr. Wright.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Get over there as quick as you can, and don't let the lawyer weaken."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A SUIT AT LAW "Don't give in an inch," Bill said, in conclusion to his remarks concerning the validity of the title.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After promising to send him word as to the progress of affairs before night, in case they were detained more than one day, Joe and Fred went down stairs, and at that moment Mrs. Byram opened the door to admit Mr. Wright.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A SUIT AT LAW "Don't give in an inch," Bill said, in conclusion to his remarks concerning the validity of the title.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SUIT AT LAW "Don't give in an inch," Bill said, in conclusion to his remarks concerning the validity of the title.
inchnounUS /ɪntʃ/
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading A SUIT AT LAW "Don't give in an inch," Bill said, in conclusion to his remarks concerning the validity of the title.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "We'll try to raise it somehow."
It'll
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From this reading "It'll take big money to carry on a fight in law."
Joe
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From this reading After promising to send him word as to the progress of affairs before night, in case they were detained more than one day, Joe and Fred went down stairs, and at that moment Mrs. Byram opened the door to admit Mr. Wright.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading A SUIT AT LAW "Don't give in an inch," Bill said, in conclusion to his remarks concerning the validity of the title.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading "Get over there as quick as you can, and don't let the lawyer weaken."
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Get over there as quick as you can, and don't let the lawyer weaken."
a particular point in time
From this reading After promising to send him word as to the progress of affairs before night, in case they were detained more than one day, Joe and Fred went down stairs, and at that moment Mrs. Byram opened the door to admit Mr. Wright.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "It'll take big money to carry on a fight in law."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After promising to send him word as to the progress of affairs before night, in case they were detained more than one day, Joe and Fred went down stairs, and at that moment Mrs. Byram opened the door to admit Mr. Wright.
a form of address for a man
From this reading After promising to send him word as to the progress of affairs before night, in case they were detained more than one day, Joe and Fred went down stairs, and at that moment Mrs. Byram opened the door to admit Mr. Wright.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading After promising to send him word as to the progress of affairs before night, in case they were detained more than one day, Joe and Fred went down stairs, and at that moment Mrs. Byram opened the door to admit Mr. Wright.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading After promising to send him word as to the progress of affairs before night, in case they were detained more than one day, Joe and Fred went down stairs, and at that moment Mrs. Byram opened the door to admit Mr. Wright.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SUIT AT LAW "Don't give in an inch," Bill said, in conclusion to his remarks concerning the validity of the title.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "It'll take big money to carry on a fight in law."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading After promising to send him word as to the progress of affairs before night, in case they were detained more than one day, Joe and Fred went down stairs, and at that moment Mrs. Byram opened the door to admit Mr. Wright.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading After promising to send him word as to the progress of affairs before night, in case they were detained more than one day, Joe and Fred went down stairs, and at that moment Mrs. Byram opened the door to admit Mr. Wright.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Get over there as quick as you can, and don't let the lawyer weaken."
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading After promising to send him word as to the progress of affairs before night, in case they were detained more than one day, Joe and Fred went down stairs, and at that moment Mrs. Byram opened the door to admit Mr. Wright.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading After promising to send him word as to the progress of affairs before night, in case they were detained more than one day, Joe and Fred went down stairs, and at that moment Mrs. Byram opened the door to admit Mr. Wright.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading "Get over there as quick as you can, and don't let the lawyer weaken."
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading "We'll try to raise it somehow."
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading A SUIT AT LAW "Don't give in an inch," Bill said, in conclusion to his remarks concerning the validity of the title.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A SUIT AT LAW "Don't give in an inch," Bill said, in conclusion to his remarks concerning the validity of the title.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading After promising to send him word as to the progress of affairs before night, in case they were detained more than one day, Joe and Fred went down stairs, and at that moment Mrs. Byram opened the door to admit Mr. Wright.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading "We'll try to raise it somehow."
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading After promising to send him word as to the progress of affairs before night, in case they were detained more than one day, Joe and Fred went down stairs, and at that moment Mrs. Byram opened the door to admit Mr. Wright.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading A SUIT AT LAW "Don't give in an inch," Bill said, in conclusion to his remarks concerning the validity of the title.
carry out
From this reading "It'll take big money to carry on a fight in law."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading After promising to send him word as to the progress of affairs before night, in case they were detained more than one day, Joe and Fred went down stairs, and at that moment Mrs. Byram opened the door to admit Mr. Wright.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After promising to send him word as to the progress of affairs before night, in case they were detained more than one day, Joe and Fred went down stairs, and at that moment Mrs. Byram opened the door to admit Mr. Wright.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SUIT AT LAW "Don't give in an inch," Bill said, in conclusion to his remarks concerning the validity of the title.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Get over there as quick as you can, and don't let the lawyer weaken."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After promising to send him word as to the progress of affairs before night, in case they were detained more than one day, Joe and Fred went down stairs, and at that moment Mrs. Byram opened the door to admit Mr. Wright.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading A SUIT AT LAW "Don't give in an inch," Bill said, in conclusion to his remarks concerning the validity of the title.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SUIT AT LAW "Don't give in an inch," Bill said, in conclusion to his remarks concerning the validity of the title.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "We'll try to raise it somehow."
validitynounUS /vəˈlɪdəti/
the quality of being valid and rigorous
From this reading A SUIT AT LAW "Don't give in an inch," Bill said, in conclusion to his remarks concerning the validity of the title.
We'll
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From this reading "We'll try to raise it somehow."
weakenverbUS /ˈwiːkən/
lessen the strength of
From this reading "Get over there as quick as you can, and don't let the lawyer weaken."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After promising to send him word as to the progress of affairs before night, in case they were detained more than one day, Joe and Fred went down stairs, and at that moment Mrs. Byram opened the door to admit Mr. Wright.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After promising to send him word as to the progress of affairs before night, in case they were detained more than one day, Joe and Fred went down stairs, and at that moment Mrs. Byram opened the door to admit Mr. Wright.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading After promising to send him word as to the progress of affairs before night, in case they were detained more than one day, Joe and Fred went down stairs, and at that moment Mrs. Byram opened the door to admit Mr. Wright.
WrightnounUS /raɪt/
United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939)
From this reading After promising to send him word as to the progress of affairs before night, in case they were detained more than one day, Joe and Fred went down stairs, and at that moment Mrs. Byram opened the door to admit Mr. Wright.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Get over there as quick as you can, and don't let the lawyer weaken."
