used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The learned counsel adroitly conveyed the information that the witness had been convicted of crime, and had served a term in the state prison--which, though it did not exclude him from giving evidence, might affect his credibility.
adroitlyadverbUS /əˈdrɔɪtli/
with adroitness; in an adroit manner
From this reading The learned counsel adroitly conveyed the information that the witness had been convicted of crime, and had served a term in the state prison--which, though it did not exclude him from giving evidence, might affect his credibility.
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading The learned counsel adroitly conveyed the information that the witness had been convicted of crime, and had served a term in the state prison--which, though it did not exclude him from giving evidence, might affect his credibility.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Squire Cleaves had brought out from the unwilling witness the fact that he wanted, and Dock Vincent was put upon the stand.
AUGUSTUSnounUS /ɑːˈɡʌstəs/
Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)
From this reading C. AUGUSTUS EBENIER.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading This statement roused the ire of Dock, and he was cross and sullen, which is a very bad state of mind to be in when subjected to the torture of a skilful lawyer.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This statement roused the ire of Dock, and he was cross and sullen, which is a very bad state of mind to be in when subjected to the torture of a skilful lawyer.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The learned counsel adroitly conveyed the information that the witness had been convicted of crime, and had served a term in the state prison--which, though it did not exclude him from giving evidence, might affect his credibility.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Squire Cleaves had brought out from the unwilling witness the fact that he wanted, and Dock Vincent was put upon the stand.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading C. AUGUSTUS EBENIER.
CleavesverbUS /kliːvz/
third-person singular of “cleave” — separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument
From this reading Squire Cleaves had brought out from the unwilling witness the fact that he wanted, and Dock Vincent was put upon the stand.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading The learned counsel adroitly conveyed the information that the witness had been convicted of crime, and had served a term in the state prison--which, though it did not exclude him from giving evidence, might affect his credibility.
convictedverbUS /kənˈvɪktəd/
past form of “convict” — find or declare guilty
From this reading The learned counsel adroitly conveyed the information that the witness had been convicted of crime, and had served a term in the state prison--which, though it did not exclude him from giving evidence, might affect his credibility.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading The learned counsel adroitly conveyed the information that the witness had been convicted of crime, and had served a term in the state prison--which, though it did not exclude him from giving evidence, might affect his credibility.
credibilitynounUS /ˌkredəˈbɪlɪti/
the quality of being believable or trustworthy
From this reading The learned counsel adroitly conveyed the information that the witness had been convicted of crime, and had served a term in the state prison--which, though it did not exclude him from giving evidence, might affect his credibility.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading The learned counsel adroitly conveyed the information that the witness had been convicted of crime, and had served a term in the state prison--which, though it did not exclude him from giving evidence, might affect his credibility.
travel across or pass over
From this reading This statement roused the ire of Dock, and he was cross and sullen, which is a very bad state of mind to be in when subjected to the torture of a skilful lawyer.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The learned counsel adroitly conveyed the information that the witness had been convicted of crime, and had served a term in the state prison--which, though it did not exclude him from giving evidence, might affect his credibility.
DocknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading Squire Cleaves had brought out from the unwilling witness the fact that he wanted, and Dock Vincent was put upon the stand.
EBENIER
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading C. AUGUSTUS EBENIER.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The learned counsel adroitly conveyed the information that the witness had been convicted of crime, and had served a term in the state prison--which, though it did not exclude him from giving evidence, might affect his credibility.
excludeverbUS /ɪkˈskluːd/
prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading The learned counsel adroitly conveyed the information that the witness had been convicted of crime, and had served a term in the state prison--which, though it did not exclude him from giving evidence, might affect his credibility.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Squire Cleaves had brought out from the unwilling witness the fact that he wanted, and Dock Vincent was put upon the stand.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Squire Cleaves had brought out from the unwilling witness the fact that he wanted, and Dock Vincent was put upon the stand.
the act of giving
From this reading The learned counsel adroitly conveyed the information that the witness had been convicted of crime, and had served a term in the state prison--which, though it did not exclude him from giving evidence, might affect his credibility.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Squire Cleaves had brought out from the unwilling witness the fact that he wanted, and Dock Vincent was put upon the stand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Squire Cleaves had brought out from the unwilling witness the fact that he wanted, and Dock Vincent was put upon the stand.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The learned counsel adroitly conveyed the information that the witness had been convicted of crime, and had served a term in the state prison--which, though it did not exclude him from giving evidence, might affect his credibility.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The learned counsel adroitly conveyed the information that the witness had been convicted of crime, and had served a term in the state prison--which, though it did not exclude him from giving evidence, might affect his credibility.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The learned counsel adroitly conveyed the information that the witness had been convicted of crime, and had served a term in the state prison--which, though it did not exclude him from giving evidence, might affect his credibility.
a message received and understood
From this reading The learned counsel adroitly conveyed the information that the witness had been convicted of crime, and had served a term in the state prison--which, though it did not exclude him from giving evidence, might affect his credibility.
irenounUS /aɪr/
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading This statement roused the ire of Dock, and he was cross and sullen, which is a very bad state of mind to be in when subjected to the torture of a skilful lawyer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This statement roused the ire of Dock, and he was cross and sullen, which is a very bad state of mind to be in when subjected to the torture of a skilful lawyer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The learned counsel adroitly conveyed the information that the witness had been convicted of crime, and had served a term in the state prison--which, though it did not exclude him from giving evidence, might affect his credibility.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading This statement roused the ire of Dock, and he was cross and sullen, which is a very bad state of mind to be in when subjected to the torture of a skilful lawyer.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading The learned counsel adroitly conveyed the information that the witness had been convicted of crime, and had served a term in the state prison--which, though it did not exclude him from giving evidence, might affect his credibility.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The learned counsel adroitly conveyed the information that the witness had been convicted of crime, and had served a term in the state prison--which, though it did not exclude him from giving evidence, might affect his credibility.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading This statement roused the ire of Dock, and he was cross and sullen, which is a very bad state of mind to be in when subjected to the torture of a skilful lawyer.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The learned counsel adroitly conveyed the information that the witness had been convicted of crime, and had served a term in the state prison--which, though it did not exclude him from giving evidence, might affect his credibility.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The learned counsel adroitly conveyed the information that the witness had been convicted of crime, and had served a term in the state prison--which, though it did not exclude him from giving evidence, might affect his credibility.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Squire Cleaves had brought out from the unwilling witness the fact that he wanted, and Dock Vincent was put upon the stand.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading The learned counsel adroitly conveyed the information that the witness had been convicted of crime, and had served a term in the state prison--which, though it did not exclude him from giving evidence, might affect his credibility.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Squire Cleaves had brought out from the unwilling witness the fact that he wanted, and Dock Vincent was put upon the stand.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading This statement roused the ire of Dock, and he was cross and sullen, which is a very bad state of mind to be in when subjected to the torture of a skilful lawyer.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The learned counsel adroitly conveyed the information that the witness had been convicted of crime, and had served a term in the state prison--which, though it did not exclude him from giving evidence, might affect his credibility.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading This statement roused the ire of Dock, and he was cross and sullen, which is a very bad state of mind to be in when subjected to the torture of a skilful lawyer.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading Squire Cleaves had brought out from the unwilling witness the fact that he wanted, and Dock Vincent was put upon the stand.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Squire Cleaves had brought out from the unwilling witness the fact that he wanted, and Dock Vincent was put upon the stand.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The learned counsel adroitly conveyed the information that the witness had been convicted of crime, and had served a term in the state prison--which, though it did not exclude him from giving evidence, might affect his credibility.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading This statement roused the ire of Dock, and he was cross and sullen, which is a very bad state of mind to be in when subjected to the torture of a skilful lawyer.
subjectedverbUS /səbˈdʒektɪd/
past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to
From this reading This statement roused the ire of Dock, and he was cross and sullen, which is a very bad state of mind to be in when subjected to the torture of a skilful lawyer.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading This statement roused the ire of Dock, and he was cross and sullen, which is a very bad state of mind to be in when subjected to the torture of a skilful lawyer.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading The learned counsel adroitly conveyed the information that the witness had been convicted of crime, and had served a term in the state prison--which, though it did not exclude him from giving evidence, might affect his credibility.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Squire Cleaves had brought out from the unwilling witness the fact that he wanted, and Dock Vincent was put upon the stand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Squire Cleaves had brought out from the unwilling witness the fact that he wanted, and Dock Vincent was put upon the stand.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This statement roused the ire of Dock, and he was cross and sullen, which is a very bad state of mind to be in when subjected to the torture of a skilful lawyer.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The learned counsel adroitly conveyed the information that the witness had been convicted of crime, and had served a term in the state prison--which, though it did not exclude him from giving evidence, might affect his credibility.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This statement roused the ire of Dock, and he was cross and sullen, which is a very bad state of mind to be in when subjected to the torture of a skilful lawyer.
tortureverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading This statement roused the ire of Dock, and he was cross and sullen, which is a very bad state of mind to be in when subjected to the torture of a skilful lawyer.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Squire Cleaves had brought out from the unwilling witness the fact that he wanted, and Dock Vincent was put upon the stand.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Squire Cleaves had brought out from the unwilling witness the fact that he wanted, and Dock Vincent was put upon the stand.
precisely as stated
From this reading This statement roused the ire of Dock, and he was cross and sullen, which is a very bad state of mind to be in when subjected to the torture of a skilful lawyer.
Vincent
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Squire Cleaves had brought out from the unwilling witness the fact that he wanted, and Dock Vincent was put upon the stand.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Squire Cleaves had brought out from the unwilling witness the fact that he wanted, and Dock Vincent was put upon the stand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Squire Cleaves had brought out from the unwilling witness the fact that he wanted, and Dock Vincent was put upon the stand.
at the time that
From this reading This statement roused the ire of Dock, and he was cross and sullen, which is a very bad state of mind to be in when subjected to the torture of a skilful lawyer.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The learned counsel adroitly conveyed the information that the witness had been convicted of crime, and had served a term in the state prison--which, though it did not exclude him from giving evidence, might affect his credibility.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading Squire Cleaves had brought out from the unwilling witness the fact that he wanted, and Dock Vincent was put upon the stand.
