used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Regard for the feelings of his father had led him to resolve that he would at least give it a fair trial.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading As we have already intimated, Clayton was somewhat averse to the practice of the law.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His own turn of mind would have led him to some work of more immediate and practical philanthropy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As we have already intimated, Clayton was somewhat averse to the practice of the law.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Regard for the feelings of his father had led him to resolve that he would at least give it a fair trial.
averseadjectiveUS /əˈvɜːrs/
(usually followed by “to”) strongly opposed
From this reading As we have already intimated, Clayton was somewhat averse to the practice of the law.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Judge Clayton was not mistaken in supposing that his son would contemplate the issue of the case he had defended with satisfaction.
Clayton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Judge Clayton was not mistaken in supposing that his son would contemplate the issue of the case he had defended with satisfaction.
contemplateverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪt/
look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading Judge Clayton was not mistaken in supposing that his son would contemplate the issue of the case he had defended with satisfaction.
defendedverbUS /dɪˈfendəd/
past form of “defend” — argue or speak in defense of
From this reading Judge Clayton was not mistaken in supposing that his son would contemplate the issue of the case he had defended with satisfaction.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Regard for the feelings of his father had led him to resolve that he would at least give it a fair trial.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Regard for the feelings of his father had led him to resolve that he would at least give it a fair trial.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Regard for the feelings of his father had led him to resolve that he would at least give it a fair trial.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Regard for the feelings of his father had led him to resolve that he would at least give it a fair trial.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Regard for the feelings of his father had led him to resolve that he would at least give it a fair trial.
GROVEnounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading MAGNOLIA GROVE.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Judge Clayton was not mistaken in supposing that his son would contemplate the issue of the case he had defended with satisfaction.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As we have already intimated, Clayton was somewhat averse to the practice of the law.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Judge Clayton was not mistaken in supposing that his son would contemplate the issue of the case he had defended with satisfaction.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Regard for the feelings of his father had led him to resolve that he would at least give it a fair trial.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Judge Clayton was not mistaken in supposing that his son would contemplate the issue of the case he had defended with satisfaction.
of the present time and place
From this reading His own turn of mind would have led him to some work of more immediate and practical philanthropy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Judge Clayton was not mistaken in supposing that his son would contemplate the issue of the case he had defended with satisfaction.
intimatedverbUS /ˈɪntəmeɪtɪd/
past form of “intimate” — give to understand
From this reading As we have already intimated, Clayton was somewhat averse to the practice of the law.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Judge Clayton was not mistaken in supposing that his son would contemplate the issue of the case he had defended with satisfaction.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Regard for the feelings of his father had led him to resolve that he would at least give it a fair trial.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Judge Clayton was not mistaken in supposing that his son would contemplate the issue of the case he had defended with satisfaction.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading As we have already intimated, Clayton was somewhat averse to the practice of the law.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Regard for the feelings of his father had led him to resolve that he would at least give it a fair trial.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Regard for the feelings of his father had led him to resolve that he would at least give it a fair trial.
MAGNOLIAnounUS /mæɡˈnoʊljə/
dried bark of various magnolias; used in folk medicine
From this reading MAGNOLIA GROVE.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His own turn of mind would have led him to some work of more immediate and practical philanthropy.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading Judge Clayton was not mistaken in supposing that his son would contemplate the issue of the case he had defended with satisfaction.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His own turn of mind would have led him to some work of more immediate and practical philanthropy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Judge Clayton was not mistaken in supposing that his son would contemplate the issue of the case he had defended with satisfaction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Judge Clayton was not mistaken in supposing that his son would contemplate the issue of the case he had defended with satisfaction.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His own turn of mind would have led him to some work of more immediate and practical philanthropy.
philanthropynounUS /fɪˈlænθrəpi/
voluntary promotion of human welfare
From this reading His own turn of mind would have led him to some work of more immediate and practical philanthropy.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading His own turn of mind would have led him to some work of more immediate and practical philanthropy.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading As we have already intimated, Clayton was somewhat averse to the practice of the law.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Regard for the feelings of his father had led him to resolve that he would at least give it a fair trial.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading Regard for the feelings of his father had led him to resolve that he would at least give it a fair trial.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Judge Clayton was not mistaken in supposing that his son would contemplate the issue of the case he had defended with satisfaction.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading His own turn of mind would have led him to some work of more immediate and practical philanthropy.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading As we have already intimated, Clayton was somewhat averse to the practice of the law.
a male human offspring
From this reading Judge Clayton was not mistaken in supposing that his son would contemplate the issue of the case he had defended with satisfaction.
supposingverbUS /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition
From this reading Judge Clayton was not mistaken in supposing that his son would contemplate the issue of the case he had defended with satisfaction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Judge Clayton was not mistaken in supposing that his son would contemplate the issue of the case he had defended with satisfaction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Judge Clayton was not mistaken in supposing that his son would contemplate the issue of the case he had defended with satisfaction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As we have already intimated, Clayton was somewhat averse to the practice of the law.
the act of testing something
From this reading Regard for the feelings of his father had led him to resolve that he would at least give it a fair trial.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading His own turn of mind would have led him to some work of more immediate and practical philanthropy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Judge Clayton was not mistaken in supposing that his son would contemplate the issue of the case he had defended with satisfaction.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As we have already intimated, Clayton was somewhat averse to the practice of the law.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Judge Clayton was not mistaken in supposing that his son would contemplate the issue of the case he had defended with satisfaction.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading His own turn of mind would have led him to some work of more immediate and practical philanthropy.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Judge Clayton was not mistaken in supposing that his son would contemplate the issue of the case he had defended with satisfaction.
