used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A new light had broken in upon the lawyer by some means or other, which he honestly thought might turn to his client's advantage.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading But to accomplish this end, a personal conference seemed needful.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading A new light had broken in upon the lawyer by some means or other, which he honestly thought might turn to his client's advantage.
advisernounUS /ædˈvaɪzər/
an expert who gives advice
From this reading IT was not true, had John Tincroft even said it as well as thought it, that all his Oxford legal adviser wanted with him was to extract another consultation fee from his scantily filled purse.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading IT was not true, had John Tincroft even said it as well as thought it, that all his Oxford legal adviser wanted with him was to extract another consultation fee from his scantily filled purse.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading IT was not true, had John Tincroft even said it as well as thought it, that all his Oxford legal adviser wanted with him was to extract another consultation fee from his scantily filled purse.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading There might be a little touch of self-importance in this idea, supposing that a written communication would have answered the purpose.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IT was not true, had John Tincroft even said it as well as thought it, that all his Oxford legal adviser wanted with him was to extract another consultation fee from his scantily filled purse.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There might be a little touch of self-importance in this idea, supposing that a written communication would have answered the purpose.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading A new light had broken in upon the lawyer by some means or other, which he honestly thought might turn to his client's advantage.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to accomplish this end, a personal conference seemed needful.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A new light had broken in upon the lawyer by some means or other, which he honestly thought might turn to his client's advantage.
client'snounUS /ˈklaɪənts/
possessive form of “client” — a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading A new light had broken in upon the lawyer by some means or other, which he honestly thought might turn to his client's advantage.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading There might be a little touch of self-importance in this idea, supposing that a written communication would have answered the purpose.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading But to accomplish this end, a personal conference seemed needful.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading IT was not true, had John Tincroft even said it as well as thought it, that all his Oxford legal adviser wanted with him was to extract another consultation fee from his scantily filled purse.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading But to accomplish this end, a personal conference seemed needful.
divisible by two
From this reading IT was not true, had John Tincroft even said it as well as thought it, that all his Oxford legal adviser wanted with him was to extract another consultation fee from his scantily filled purse.
extractverbUS /ˈekstrækt/
remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading IT was not true, had John Tincroft even said it as well as thought it, that all his Oxford legal adviser wanted with him was to extract another consultation fee from his scantily filled purse.
feenounUS /fiː/
a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
From this reading IT was not true, had John Tincroft even said it as well as thought it, that all his Oxford legal adviser wanted with him was to extract another consultation fee from his scantily filled purse.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading IT was not true, had John Tincroft even said it as well as thought it, that all his Oxford legal adviser wanted with him was to extract another consultation fee from his scantily filled purse.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IT was not true, had John Tincroft even said it as well as thought it, that all his Oxford legal adviser wanted with him was to extract another consultation fee from his scantily filled purse.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IT was not true, had John Tincroft even said it as well as thought it, that all his Oxford legal adviser wanted with him was to extract another consultation fee from his scantily filled purse.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There might be a little touch of self-importance in this idea, supposing that a written communication would have answered the purpose.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A new light had broken in upon the lawyer by some means or other, which he honestly thought might turn to his client's advantage.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IT was not true, had John Tincroft even said it as well as thought it, that all his Oxford legal adviser wanted with him was to extract another consultation fee from his scantily filled purse.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IT was not true, had John Tincroft even said it as well as thought it, that all his Oxford legal adviser wanted with him was to extract another consultation fee from his scantily filled purse.
honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading A new light had broken in upon the lawyer by some means or other, which he honestly thought might turn to his client's advantage.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There might be a little touch of self-importance in this idea, supposing that a written communication would have answered the purpose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A new light had broken in upon the lawyer by some means or other, which he honestly thought might turn to his client's advantage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was not true, had John Tincroft even said it as well as thought it, that all his Oxford legal adviser wanted with him was to extract another consultation fee from his scantily filled purse.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading IT was not true, had John Tincroft even said it as well as thought it, that all his Oxford legal adviser wanted with him was to extract another consultation fee from his scantily filled purse.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading A new light had broken in upon the lawyer by some means or other, which he honestly thought might turn to his client's advantage.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading IT was not true, had John Tincroft even said it as well as thought it, that all his Oxford legal adviser wanted with him was to extract another consultation fee from his scantily filled purse.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A new light had broken in upon the lawyer by some means or other, which he honestly thought might turn to his client's advantage.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There might be a little touch of self-importance in this idea, supposing that a written communication would have answered the purpose.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading A new light had broken in upon the lawyer by some means or other, which he honestly thought might turn to his client's advantage.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A new light had broken in upon the lawyer by some means or other, which he honestly thought might turn to his client's advantage.
needfuladjectiveUS /ˈniːdfəl/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading But to accomplish this end, a personal conference seemed needful.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A new light had broken in upon the lawyer by some means or other, which he honestly thought might turn to his client's advantage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IT was not true, had John Tincroft even said it as well as thought it, that all his Oxford legal adviser wanted with him was to extract another consultation fee from his scantily filled purse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There might be a little touch of self-importance in this idea, supposing that a written communication would have answered the purpose.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A new light had broken in upon the lawyer by some means or other, which he honestly thought might turn to his client's advantage.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A new light had broken in upon the lawyer by some means or other, which he honestly thought might turn to his client's advantage.
OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading IT was not true, had John Tincroft even said it as well as thought it, that all his Oxford legal adviser wanted with him was to extract another consultation fee from his scantily filled purse.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading But to accomplish this end, a personal conference seemed needful.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading There might be a little touch of self-importance in this idea, supposing that a written communication would have answered the purpose.
pursenounUS /pɜːrs/
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading IT was not true, had John Tincroft even said it as well as thought it, that all his Oxford legal adviser wanted with him was to extract another consultation fee from his scantily filled purse.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading IT was not true, had John Tincroft even said it as well as thought it, that all his Oxford legal adviser wanted with him was to extract another consultation fee from his scantily filled purse.
scantilyadverbUS /ˈskæntəli/
in a skimpy manner
From this reading IT was not true, had John Tincroft even said it as well as thought it, that all his Oxford legal adviser wanted with him was to extract another consultation fee from his scantily filled purse.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But to accomplish this end, a personal conference seemed needful.
self-importancenoun
an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others
From this reading There might be a little touch of self-importance in this idea, supposing that a written communication would have answered the purpose.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A new light had broken in upon the lawyer by some means or other, which he honestly thought might turn to his client's advantage.
supposingverbUS /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition
From this reading There might be a little touch of self-importance in this idea, supposing that a written communication would have answered the purpose.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IT was not true, had John Tincroft even said it as well as thought it, that all his Oxford legal adviser wanted with him was to extract another consultation fee from his scantily filled purse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A new light had broken in upon the lawyer by some means or other, which he honestly thought might turn to his client's advantage.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There might be a little touch of self-importance in this idea, supposing that a written communication would have answered the purpose.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But to accomplish this end, a personal conference seemed needful.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading IT was not true, had John Tincroft even said it as well as thought it, that all his Oxford legal adviser wanted with him was to extract another consultation fee from his scantily filled purse.
Tincroft
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From this reading IT was not true, had John Tincroft even said it as well as thought it, that all his Oxford legal adviser wanted with him was to extract another consultation fee from his scantily filled purse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IT was not true, had John Tincroft even said it as well as thought it, that all his Oxford legal adviser wanted with him was to extract another consultation fee from his scantily filled purse.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading There might be a little touch of self-importance in this idea, supposing that a written communication would have answered the purpose.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading IT was not true, had John Tincroft even said it as well as thought it, that all his Oxford legal adviser wanted with him was to extract another consultation fee from his scantily filled purse.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading A new light had broken in upon the lawyer by some means or other, which he honestly thought might turn to his client's advantage.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A new light had broken in upon the lawyer by some means or other, which he honestly thought might turn to his client's advantage.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading IT was not true, had John Tincroft even said it as well as thought it, that all his Oxford legal adviser wanted with him was to extract another consultation fee from his scantily filled purse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was not true, had John Tincroft even said it as well as thought it, that all his Oxford legal adviser wanted with him was to extract another consultation fee from his scantily filled purse.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading IT was not true, had John Tincroft even said it as well as thought it, that all his Oxford legal adviser wanted with him was to extract another consultation fee from his scantily filled purse.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A new light had broken in upon the lawyer by some means or other, which he honestly thought might turn to his client's advantage.
which person or people
From this reading WHO'S WHO?
WHO'S
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From this reading WHO'S WHO?
in the company of; together with
From this reading IT was not true, had John Tincroft even said it as well as thought it, that all his Oxford legal adviser wanted with him was to extract another consultation fee from his scantily filled purse.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There might be a little touch of self-importance in this idea, supposing that a written communication would have answered the purpose.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading There might be a little touch of self-importance in this idea, supposing that a written communication would have answered the purpose.
