perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading OLD SAUREZ' DEPOSITION In order to understand why Vorse and Burkhardt were attacking Martinez' office it is necessary to trace the lawyer's movements and the incidents which precipitated that act.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The wrinkled old fellow seldom came to town now, spending most of the time sitting against the sunny side of his son's house on Pina Creek, twenty miles south, where he lived.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OLD SAUREZ' DEPOSITION In order to understand why Vorse and Burkhardt were attacking Martinez' office it is necessary to trace the lawyer's movements and the incidents which precipitated that act.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Martinez had, as stated, not been idle.
attackingadjectiveUS /əˈtækɪŋ/
disposed to attack
From this reading OLD SAUREZ' DEPOSITION In order to understand why Vorse and Burkhardt were attacking Martinez' office it is necessary to trace the lawyer's movements and the incidents which precipitated that act.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Martinez had, as stated, not been idle.
Burkhardt
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From this reading OLD SAUREZ' DEPOSITION In order to understand why Vorse and Burkhardt were attacking Martinez' office it is necessary to trace the lawyer's movements and the incidents which precipitated that act.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Following the clue obtained from the woman who had worked in the elder Weir's household, he visited the old Mexican named as having been used as roustabout by Vorse in early days.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The wrinkled old fellow seldom came to town now, spending most of the time sitting against the sunny side of his son's house on Pina Creek, twenty miles south, where he lived.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading Following the clue obtained from the woman who had worked in the elder Weir's household, he visited the old Mexican named as having been used as roustabout by Vorse in early days.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading The wrinkled old fellow seldom came to town now, spending most of the time sitting against the sunny side of his son's house on Pina Creek, twenty miles south, where he lived.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Following the clue obtained from the woman who had worked in the elder Weir's household, he visited the old Mexican named as having been used as roustabout by Vorse in early days.
DEPOSITIONnounUS /ˌdepəˈzɪʃən/
the natural process of laying down a deposit of something
From this reading OLD SAUREZ' DEPOSITION In order to understand why Vorse and Burkhardt were attacking Martinez' office it is necessary to trace the lawyer's movements and the incidents which precipitated that act.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Following the clue obtained from the woman who had worked in the elder Weir's household, he visited the old Mexican named as having been used as roustabout by Vorse in early days.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading Following the clue obtained from the woman who had worked in the elder Weir's household, he visited the old Mexican named as having been used as roustabout by Vorse in early days.
a boy or man
From this reading The wrinkled old fellow seldom came to town now, spending most of the time sitting against the sunny side of his son's house on Pina Creek, twenty miles south, where he lived.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Following the clue obtained from the woman who had worked in the elder Weir's household, he visited the old Mexican named as having been used as roustabout by Vorse in early days.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Following the clue obtained from the woman who had worked in the elder Weir's household, he visited the old Mexican named as having been used as roustabout by Vorse in early days.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Martinez had, as stated, not been idle.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Following the clue obtained from the woman who had worked in the elder Weir's household, he visited the old Mexican named as having been used as roustabout by Vorse in early days.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Following the clue obtained from the woman who had worked in the elder Weir's household, he visited the old Mexican named as having been used as roustabout by Vorse in early days.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The wrinkled old fellow seldom came to town now, spending most of the time sitting against the sunny side of his son's house on Pina Creek, twenty miles south, where he lived.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The wrinkled old fellow seldom came to town now, spending most of the time sitting against the sunny side of his son's house on Pina Creek, twenty miles south, where he lived.
a social unit living together
From this reading Following the clue obtained from the woman who had worked in the elder Weir's household, he visited the old Mexican named as having been used as roustabout by Vorse in early days.
not in action or at work
From this reading Martinez had, as stated, not been idle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OLD SAUREZ' DEPOSITION In order to understand why Vorse and Burkhardt were attacking Martinez' office it is necessary to trace the lawyer's movements and the incidents which precipitated that act.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading OLD SAUREZ' DEPOSITION In order to understand why Vorse and Burkhardt were attacking Martinez' office it is necessary to trace the lawyer's movements and the incidents which precipitated that act.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OLD SAUREZ' DEPOSITION In order to understand why Vorse and Burkhardt were attacking Martinez' office it is necessary to trace the lawyer's movements and the incidents which precipitated that act.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading OLD SAUREZ' DEPOSITION In order to understand why Vorse and Burkhardt were attacking Martinez' office it is necessary to trace the lawyer's movements and the incidents which precipitated that act.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading This was old Saurez, whom he knew.
lawyer'snounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading OLD SAUREZ' DEPOSITION In order to understand why Vorse and Burkhardt were attacking Martinez' office it is necessary to trace the lawyer's movements and the incidents which precipitated that act.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The wrinkled old fellow seldom came to town now, spending most of the time sitting against the sunny side of his son's house on Pina Creek, twenty miles south, where he lived.
Martinez
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OLD SAUREZ' DEPOSITION In order to understand why Vorse and Burkhardt were attacking Martinez' office it is necessary to trace the lawyer's movements and the incidents which precipitated that act.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading Following the clue obtained from the woman who had worked in the elder Weir's household, he visited the old Mexican named as having been used as roustabout by Vorse in early days.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The wrinkled old fellow seldom came to town now, spending most of the time sitting against the sunny side of his son's house on Pina Creek, twenty miles south, where he lived.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The wrinkled old fellow seldom came to town now, spending most of the time sitting against the sunny side of his son's house on Pina Creek, twenty miles south, where he lived.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading OLD SAUREZ' DEPOSITION In order to understand why Vorse and Burkhardt were attacking Martinez' office it is necessary to trace the lawyer's movements and the incidents which precipitated that act.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Following the clue obtained from the woman who had worked in the elder Weir's household, he visited the old Mexican named as having been used as roustabout by Vorse in early days.
absolutely essential
From this reading OLD SAUREZ' DEPOSITION In order to understand why Vorse and Burkhardt were attacking Martinez' office it is necessary to trace the lawyer's movements and the incidents which precipitated that act.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Martinez had, as stated, not been idle.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The wrinkled old fellow seldom came to town now, spending most of the time sitting against the sunny side of his son's house on Pina Creek, twenty miles south, where he lived.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Following the clue obtained from the woman who had worked in the elder Weir's household, he visited the old Mexican named as having been used as roustabout by Vorse in early days.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The wrinkled old fellow seldom came to town now, spending most of the time sitting against the sunny side of his son's house on Pina Creek, twenty miles south, where he lived.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading OLD SAUREZ' DEPOSITION In order to understand why Vorse and Burkhardt were attacking Martinez' office it is necessary to trace the lawyer's movements and the incidents which precipitated that act.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading OLD SAUREZ' DEPOSITION In order to understand why Vorse and Burkhardt were attacking Martinez' office it is necessary to trace the lawyer's movements and the incidents which precipitated that act.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The wrinkled old fellow seldom came to town now, spending most of the time sitting against the sunny side of his son's house on Pina Creek, twenty miles south, where he lived.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading OLD SAUREZ' DEPOSITION In order to understand why Vorse and Burkhardt were attacking Martinez' office it is necessary to trace the lawyer's movements and the incidents which precipitated that act.
Pina
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The wrinkled old fellow seldom came to town now, spending most of the time sitting against the sunny side of his son's house on Pina Creek, twenty miles south, where he lived.
precipitatedverbUS /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪtɪd/
past form of “precipitate” — bring about abruptly
From this reading OLD SAUREZ' DEPOSITION In order to understand why Vorse and Burkhardt were attacking Martinez' office it is necessary to trace the lawyer's movements and the incidents which precipitated that act.
roustaboutnoun
a member of a ship's crew who performs manual labor
From this reading Following the clue obtained from the woman who had worked in the elder Weir's household, he visited the old Mexican named as having been used as roustabout by Vorse in early days.
SAUREZ
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OLD SAUREZ' DEPOSITION In order to understand why Vorse and Burkhardt were attacking Martinez' office it is necessary to trace the lawyer's movements and the incidents which precipitated that act.
not often
From this reading The wrinkled old fellow seldom came to town now, spending most of the time sitting against the sunny side of his son's house on Pina Creek, twenty miles south, where he lived.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The wrinkled old fellow seldom came to town now, spending most of the time sitting against the sunny side of his son's house on Pina Creek, twenty miles south, where he lived.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading The wrinkled old fellow seldom came to town now, spending most of the time sitting against the sunny side of his son's house on Pina Creek, twenty miles south, where he lived.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading The wrinkled old fellow seldom came to town now, spending most of the time sitting against the sunny side of his son's house on Pina Creek, twenty miles south, where he lived.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The wrinkled old fellow seldom came to town now, spending most of the time sitting against the sunny side of his son's house on Pina Creek, twenty miles south, where he lived.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading The wrinkled old fellow seldom came to town now, spending most of the time sitting against the sunny side of his son's house on Pina Creek, twenty miles south, where he lived.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading Martinez had, as stated, not been idle.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The wrinkled old fellow seldom came to town now, spending most of the time sitting against the sunny side of his son's house on Pina Creek, twenty miles south, where he lived.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OLD SAUREZ' DEPOSITION In order to understand why Vorse and Burkhardt were attacking Martinez' office it is necessary to trace the lawyer's movements and the incidents which precipitated that act.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OLD SAUREZ' DEPOSITION In order to understand why Vorse and Burkhardt were attacking Martinez' office it is necessary to trace the lawyer's movements and the incidents which precipitated that act.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was old Saurez, whom he knew.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The wrinkled old fellow seldom came to town now, spending most of the time sitting against the sunny side of his son's house on Pina Creek, twenty miles south, where he lived.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OLD SAUREZ' DEPOSITION In order to understand why Vorse and Burkhardt were attacking Martinez' office it is necessary to trace the lawyer's movements and the incidents which precipitated that act.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The wrinkled old fellow seldom came to town now, spending most of the time sitting against the sunny side of his son's house on Pina Creek, twenty miles south, where he lived.
a just detectable amount
From this reading OLD SAUREZ' DEPOSITION In order to understand why Vorse and Burkhardt were attacking Martinez' office it is necessary to trace the lawyer's movements and the incidents which precipitated that act.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading The wrinkled old fellow seldom came to town now, spending most of the time sitting against the sunny side of his son's house on Pina Creek, twenty miles south, where he lived.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading OLD SAUREZ' DEPOSITION In order to understand why Vorse and Burkhardt were attacking Martinez' office it is necessary to trace the lawyer's movements and the incidents which precipitated that act.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Following the clue obtained from the woman who had worked in the elder Weir's household, he visited the old Mexican named as having been used as roustabout by Vorse in early days.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Following the clue obtained from the woman who had worked in the elder Weir's household, he visited the old Mexican named as having been used as roustabout by Vorse in early days.
Vorse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OLD SAUREZ' DEPOSITION In order to understand why Vorse and Burkhardt were attacking Martinez' office it is necessary to trace the lawyer's movements and the incidents which precipitated that act.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was old Saurez, whom he knew.
Weir'snounUS /wiːrz/
possessive form of “weir” — a low dam built across a stream to raise its level or divert its flow
From this reading Following the clue obtained from the woman who had worked in the elder Weir's household, he visited the old Mexican named as having been used as roustabout by Vorse in early days.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading OLD SAUREZ' DEPOSITION In order to understand why Vorse and Burkhardt were attacking Martinez' office it is necessary to trace the lawyer's movements and the incidents which precipitated that act.
in or at the place that
From this reading The wrinkled old fellow seldom came to town now, spending most of the time sitting against the sunny side of his son's house on Pina Creek, twenty miles south, where he lived.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading OLD SAUREZ' DEPOSITION In order to understand why Vorse and Burkhardt were attacking Martinez' office it is necessary to trace the lawyer's movements and the incidents which precipitated that act.
which person or people
From this reading Following the clue obtained from the woman who had worked in the elder Weir's household, he visited the old Mexican named as having been used as roustabout by Vorse in early days.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This was old Saurez, whom he knew.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading OLD SAUREZ' DEPOSITION In order to understand why Vorse and Burkhardt were attacking Martinez' office it is necessary to trace the lawyer's movements and the incidents which precipitated that act.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Following the clue obtained from the woman who had worked in the elder Weir's household, he visited the old Mexican named as having been used as roustabout by Vorse in early days.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Following the clue obtained from the woman who had worked in the elder Weir's household, he visited the old Mexican named as having been used as roustabout by Vorse in early days.
wrinkledadjectiveUS /ˈrɪŋkəld/
marked by wrinkles
From this reading The wrinkled old fellow seldom came to town now, spending most of the time sitting against the sunny side of his son's house on Pina Creek, twenty miles south, where he lived.
