used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PLOT.
advisernounUS /ædˈvaɪzər/
an expert who gives advice
From this reading Our scene is once more the office of that legal adviser of unsavory reputation, to whom earlier reference has been made.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was true that the Marjorie was following in the wake of the other ships, and some word respecting her mission will be of interest to the reader.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The lawyer leaned back in his revolving chair and watched the other man with coldly critical eyes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was true that the Marjorie was following in the wake of the other ships, and some word respecting her mission will be of interest to the reader.
Beauchamp
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I have some work for you to do, Captain Beauchamp."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Our scene is once more the office of that legal adviser of unsavory reputation, to whom earlier reference has been made.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "I have some work for you to do, Captain Beauchamp."
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The lawyer leaned back in his revolving chair and watched the other man with coldly critical eyes.
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading The lawyer leaned back in his revolving chair and watched the other man with coldly critical eyes.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading The lawyer leaned back in his revolving chair and watched the other man with coldly critical eyes.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I have some work for you to do, Captain Beauchamp."
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Our scene is once more the office of that legal adviser of unsavory reputation, to whom earlier reference has been made.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The lawyer leaned back in his revolving chair and watched the other man with coldly critical eyes.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was true that the Marjorie was following in the wake of the other ships, and some word respecting her mission will be of interest to the reader.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I have some work for you to do, Captain Beauchamp."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our scene is once more the office of that legal adviser of unsavory reputation, to whom earlier reference has been made.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have some work for you to do, Captain Beauchamp."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was true that the Marjorie was following in the wake of the other ships, and some word respecting her mission will be of interest to the reader.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The lawyer leaned back in his revolving chair and watched the other man with coldly critical eyes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have some work for you to do, Captain Beauchamp."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was true that the Marjorie was following in the wake of the other ships, and some word respecting her mission will be of interest to the reader.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It was true that the Marjorie was following in the wake of the other ships, and some word respecting her mission will be of interest to the reader.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our scene is once more the office of that legal adviser of unsavory reputation, to whom earlier reference has been made.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was true that the Marjorie was following in the wake of the other ships, and some word respecting her mission will be of interest to the reader.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The lawyer leaned back in his revolving chair and watched the other man with coldly critical eyes.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading The lawyer leaned back in his revolving chair and watched the other man with coldly critical eyes.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading Our scene is once more the office of that legal adviser of unsavory reputation, to whom earlier reference has been made.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Our scene is once more the office of that legal adviser of unsavory reputation, to whom earlier reference has been made.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The lawyer leaned back in his revolving chair and watched the other man with coldly critical eyes.
Marjorie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was true that the Marjorie was following in the wake of the other ships, and some word respecting her mission will be of interest to the reader.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading It was true that the Marjorie was following in the wake of the other ships, and some word respecting her mission will be of interest to the reader.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Our scene is once more the office of that legal adviser of unsavory reputation, to whom earlier reference has been made.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was true that the Marjorie was following in the wake of the other ships, and some word respecting her mission will be of interest to the reader.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Our scene is once more the office of that legal adviser of unsavory reputation, to whom earlier reference has been made.
on one occasion
From this reading Our scene is once more the office of that legal adviser of unsavory reputation, to whom earlier reference has been made.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was true that the Marjorie was following in the wake of the other ships, and some word respecting her mission will be of interest to the reader.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our scene is once more the office of that legal adviser of unsavory reputation, to whom earlier reference has been made.
PLOTnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading A PLOT.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading It was true that the Marjorie was following in the wake of the other ships, and some word respecting her mission will be of interest to the reader.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading Our scene is once more the office of that legal adviser of unsavory reputation, to whom earlier reference has been made.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Our scene is once more the office of that legal adviser of unsavory reputation, to whom earlier reference has been made.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading It was true that the Marjorie was following in the wake of the other ships, and some word respecting her mission will be of interest to the reader.
revolvingverbUS /riˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “revolve” — turn on or around an axis or a center
From this reading The lawyer leaned back in his revolving chair and watched the other man with coldly critical eyes.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Our scene is once more the office of that legal adviser of unsavory reputation, to whom earlier reference has been made.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading It was true that the Marjorie was following in the wake of the other ships, and some word respecting her mission will be of interest to the reader.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was true that the Marjorie was following in the wake of the other ships, and some word respecting her mission will be of interest to the reader.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was true that the Marjorie was following in the wake of the other ships, and some word respecting her mission will be of interest to the reader.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was true that the Marjorie was following in the wake of the other ships, and some word respecting her mission will be of interest to the reader.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was true that the Marjorie was following in the wake of the other ships, and some word respecting her mission will be of interest to the reader.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It was true that the Marjorie was following in the wake of the other ships, and some word respecting her mission will be of interest to the reader.
unsavoryadjectiveUS /ənˈseɪvəri/
morally offensive
From this reading Our scene is once more the office of that legal adviser of unsavory reputation, to whom earlier reference has been made.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading It was true that the Marjorie was following in the wake of the other ships, and some word respecting her mission will be of interest to the reader.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was true that the Marjorie was following in the wake of the other ships, and some word respecting her mission will be of interest to the reader.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading The lawyer leaned back in his revolving chair and watched the other man with coldly critical eyes.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Our scene is once more the office of that legal adviser of unsavory reputation, to whom earlier reference has been made.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It was true that the Marjorie was following in the wake of the other ships, and some word respecting her mission will be of interest to the reader.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The lawyer leaned back in his revolving chair and watched the other man with coldly critical eyes.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading It was true that the Marjorie was following in the wake of the other ships, and some word respecting her mission will be of interest to the reader.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "I have some work for you to do, Captain Beauchamp."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I have some work for you to do, Captain Beauchamp."
