AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH A HIGH FUNCTIONARY IS MADE TO PLAY A SINGULAR PART.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A few dilapidated gentlemen of the “learned profession,” with sharp features and anxious faces, fuss about among the crowd, reeking of whiskey and tobacco.
admonishverbUS /ædˈmɑːnɪʃ/
advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
From this reading The clock strikes ten as he casts his heavy eyes over the grotesque group gathered into his little, dingy court-room; and he bows to his clerk, of whom he gets his law knowledge, and with his right hand makes a sign that he is ready to admonish the erring, or pass sentence on any amount of criminals.
affordsverbUS /əˈfɔːrdz/
third-person singular of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading History affords no record of a judge so unrelenting of his judgments.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading A few dilapidated gentlemen of the “learned profession,” with sharp features and anxious faces, fuss about among the crowd, reeking of whiskey and tobacco.
amountnounUS /əˈmaʊnt/
a quantity of money
From this reading The clock strikes ten as he casts his heavy eyes over the grotesque group gathered into his little, dingy court-room; and he bows to his clerk, of whom he gets his law knowledge, and with his right hand makes a sign that he is ready to admonish the erring, or pass sentence on any amount of criminals.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The clock strikes ten as he casts his heavy eyes over the grotesque group gathered into his little, dingy court-room; and he bows to his clerk, of whom he gets his law knowledge, and with his right hand makes a sign that he is ready to admonish the erring, or pass sentence on any amount of criminals.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading A few dilapidated gentlemen of the “learned profession,” with sharp features and anxious faces, fuss about among the crowd, reeking of whiskey and tobacco.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The clock strikes ten as he casts his heavy eyes over the grotesque group gathered into his little, dingy court-room; and he bows to his clerk, of whom he gets his law knowledge, and with his right hand makes a sign that he is ready to admonish the erring, or pass sentence on any amount of criminals.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The clock strikes ten as he casts his heavy eyes over the grotesque group gathered into his little, dingy court-room; and he bows to his clerk, of whom he gets his law knowledge, and with his right hand makes a sign that he is ready to admonish the erring, or pass sentence on any amount of criminals.
augustnounUS /ˈɑːɡəst/
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading The morning following the events detailed in the foregoing chapter, finds the august Sleepyhorn seated on his judgment-seat.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading The clock strikes ten as he casts his heavy eyes over the grotesque group gathered into his little, dingy court-room; and he bows to his clerk, of whom he gets his law knowledge, and with his right hand makes a sign that he is ready to admonish the erring, or pass sentence on any amount of criminals.
castsnounUS /kæsts/
plural of “cast” — the actors in a play
From this reading The clock strikes ten as he casts his heavy eyes over the grotesque group gathered into his little, dingy court-room; and he bows to his clerk, of whom he gets his law knowledge, and with his right hand makes a sign that he is ready to admonish the erring, or pass sentence on any amount of criminals.
chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading The morning following the events detailed in the foregoing chapter, finds the august Sleepyhorn seated on his judgment-seat.
clerknounUS /klɜːrk/
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading The clock strikes ten as he casts his heavy eyes over the grotesque group gathered into his little, dingy court-room; and he bows to his clerk, of whom he gets his law knowledge, and with his right hand makes a sign that he is ready to admonish the erring, or pass sentence on any amount of criminals.
clocknounUS /klɑːk/
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading The clock strikes ten as he casts his heavy eyes over the grotesque group gathered into his little, dingy court-room; and he bows to his clerk, of whom he gets his law knowledge, and with his right hand makes a sign that he is ready to admonish the erring, or pass sentence on any amount of criminals.
court-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The clock strikes ten as he casts his heavy eyes over the grotesque group gathered into his little, dingy court-room; and he bows to his clerk, of whom he gets his law knowledge, and with his right hand makes a sign that he is ready to admonish the erring, or pass sentence on any amount of criminals.
criminalsnounUS /ˈkrɪmənəlz/
plural of “criminal” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading The clock strikes ten as he casts his heavy eyes over the grotesque group gathered into his little, dingy court-room; and he bows to his clerk, of whom he gets his law knowledge, and with his right hand makes a sign that he is ready to admonish the erring, or pass sentence on any amount of criminals.
crowdverbUS /kraʊd/
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading A few dilapidated gentlemen of the “learned profession,” with sharp features and anxious faces, fuss about among the crowd, reeking of whiskey and tobacco.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading The morning following the events detailed in the foregoing chapter, finds the august Sleepyhorn seated on his judgment-seat.
dilapidatedadjectiveUS /dəˈlæpədeɪtɪd/
in deplorable condition
From this reading A few dilapidated gentlemen of the “learned profession,” with sharp features and anxious faces, fuss about among the crowd, reeking of whiskey and tobacco.
dingyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪndʒi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading The clock strikes ten as he casts his heavy eyes over the grotesque group gathered into his little, dingy court-room; and he bows to his clerk, of whom he gets his law knowledge, and with his right hand makes a sign that he is ready to admonish the erring, or pass sentence on any amount of criminals.
erringadjectiveUS /ˈerɪŋ/
capable of making an error
From this reading The clock strikes ten as he casts his heavy eyes over the grotesque group gathered into his little, dingy court-room; and he bows to his clerk, of whom he gets his law knowledge, and with his right hand makes a sign that he is ready to admonish the erring, or pass sentence on any amount of criminals.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The morning following the events detailed in the foregoing chapter, finds the august Sleepyhorn seated on his judgment-seat.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading The clock strikes ten as he casts his heavy eyes over the grotesque group gathered into his little, dingy court-room; and he bows to his clerk, of whom he gets his law knowledge, and with his right hand makes a sign that he is ready to admonish the erring, or pass sentence on any amount of criminals.
facesnounUS /ˈfeɪsəz/
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A few dilapidated gentlemen of the “learned profession,” with sharp features and anxious faces, fuss about among the crowd, reeking of whiskey and tobacco.
featuresnounUS /ˈfiːtʃərz/
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading A few dilapidated gentlemen of the “learned profession,” with sharp features and anxious faces, fuss about among the crowd, reeking of whiskey and tobacco.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few dilapidated gentlemen of the “learned profession,” with sharp features and anxious faces, fuss about among the crowd, reeking of whiskey and tobacco.
findsnounUS /faɪndz/
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading The morning following the events detailed in the foregoing chapter, finds the august Sleepyhorn seated on his judgment-seat.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The morning following the events detailed in the foregoing chapter, finds the august Sleepyhorn seated on his judgment-seat.
foregoingadjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡoʊɪŋ/
especially of writing or speech; going before
From this reading The morning following the events detailed in the foregoing chapter, finds the august Sleepyhorn seated on his judgment-seat.
FUNCTIONARYnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃəneri/
a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading IN WHICH A HIGH FUNCTIONARY IS MADE TO PLAY A SINGULAR PART.
fussverbUS /fʌs/
worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading A few dilapidated gentlemen of the “learned profession,” with sharp features and anxious faces, fuss about among the crowd, reeking of whiskey and tobacco.
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading The clock strikes ten as he casts his heavy eyes over the grotesque group gathered into his little, dingy court-room; and he bows to his clerk, of whom he gets his law knowledge, and with his right hand makes a sign that he is ready to admonish the erring, or pass sentence on any amount of criminals.
gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading A few dilapidated gentlemen of the “learned profession,” with sharp features and anxious faces, fuss about among the crowd, reeking of whiskey and tobacco.
getsnounUS /ɡets/
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading The clock strikes ten as he casts his heavy eyes over the grotesque group gathered into his little, dingy court-room; and he bows to his clerk, of whom he gets his law knowledge, and with his right hand makes a sign that he is ready to admonish the erring, or pass sentence on any amount of criminals.
grotesqueadjectiveUS /ɡroʊˈtesk/
distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous
From this reading The clock strikes ten as he casts his heavy eyes over the grotesque group gathered into his little, dingy court-room; and he bows to his clerk, of whom he gets his law knowledge, and with his right hand makes a sign that he is ready to admonish the erring, or pass sentence on any amount of criminals.
groupnounUS /ɡruːp/
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The clock strikes ten as he casts his heavy eyes over the grotesque group gathered into his little, dingy court-room; and he bows to his clerk, of whom he gets his law knowledge, and with his right hand makes a sign that he is ready to admonish the erring, or pass sentence on any amount of criminals.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The clock strikes ten as he casts his heavy eyes over the grotesque group gathered into his little, dingy court-room; and he bows to his clerk, of whom he gets his law knowledge, and with his right hand makes a sign that he is ready to admonish the erring, or pass sentence on any amount of criminals.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The clock strikes ten as he casts his heavy eyes over the grotesque group gathered into his little, dingy court-room; and he bows to his clerk, of whom he gets his law knowledge, and with his right hand makes a sign that he is ready to admonish the erring, or pass sentence on any amount of criminals.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The clock strikes ten as he casts his heavy eyes over the grotesque group gathered into his little, dingy court-room; and he bows to his clerk, of whom he gets his law knowledge, and with his right hand makes a sign that he is ready to admonish the erring, or pass sentence on any amount of criminals.
HIGHadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading IN WHICH A HIGH FUNCTIONARY IS MADE TO PLAY A SINGULAR PART.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The morning following the events detailed in the foregoing chapter, finds the august Sleepyhorn seated on his judgment-seat.
HistorynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading History affords no record of a judge so unrelenting of his judgments.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH A HIGH FUNCTIONARY IS MADE TO PLAY A SINGULAR PART.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The clock strikes ten as he casts his heavy eyes over the grotesque group gathered into his little, dingy court-room; and he bows to his clerk, of whom he gets his law knowledge, and with his right hand makes a sign that he is ready to admonish the erring, or pass sentence on any amount of criminals.
ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH A HIGH FUNCTIONARY IS MADE TO PLAY A SINGULAR PART.
judgeverbUS /dʒʌdʒ/
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading History affords no record of a judge so unrelenting of his judgments.
judgment-seat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The morning following the events detailed in the foregoing chapter, finds the august Sleepyhorn seated on his judgment-seat.
judgmentsnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənts/
plural of “judgment” — an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading History affords no record of a judge so unrelenting of his judgments.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading The clock strikes ten as he casts his heavy eyes over the grotesque group gathered into his little, dingy court-room; and he bows to his clerk, of whom he gets his law knowledge, and with his right hand makes a sign that he is ready to admonish the erring, or pass sentence on any amount of criminals.
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading The clock strikes ten as he casts his heavy eyes over the grotesque group gathered into his little, dingy court-room; and he bows to his clerk, of whom he gets his law knowledge, and with his right hand makes a sign that he is ready to admonish the erring, or pass sentence on any amount of criminals.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading A few dilapidated gentlemen of the “learned profession,” with sharp features and anxious faces, fuss about among the crowd, reeking of whiskey and tobacco.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The clock strikes ten as he casts his heavy eyes over the grotesque group gathered into his little, dingy court-room; and he bows to his clerk, of whom he gets his law knowledge, and with his right hand makes a sign that he is ready to admonish the erring, or pass sentence on any amount of criminals.
MADEadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading IN WHICH A HIGH FUNCTIONARY IS MADE TO PLAY A SINGULAR PART.
makesnounUS /meɪks/
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading The clock strikes ten as he casts his heavy eyes over the grotesque group gathered into his little, dingy court-room; and he bows to his clerk, of whom he gets his law knowledge, and with his right hand makes a sign that he is ready to admonish the erring, or pass sentence on any amount of criminals.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning following the events detailed in the foregoing chapter, finds the august Sleepyhorn seated on his judgment-seat.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading History affords no record of a judge so unrelenting of his judgments.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The clock strikes ten as he casts his heavy eyes over the grotesque group gathered into his little, dingy court-room; and he bows to his clerk, of whom he gets his law knowledge, and with his right hand makes a sign that he is ready to admonish the erring, or pass sentence on any amount of criminals.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The morning following the events detailed in the foregoing chapter, finds the august Sleepyhorn seated on his judgment-seat.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The clock strikes ten as he casts his heavy eyes over the grotesque group gathered into his little, dingy court-room; and he bows to his clerk, of whom he gets his law knowledge, and with his right hand makes a sign that he is ready to admonish the erring, or pass sentence on any amount of criminals.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The clock strikes ten as he casts his heavy eyes over the grotesque group gathered into his little, dingy court-room; and he bows to his clerk, of whom he gets his law knowledge, and with his right hand makes a sign that he is ready to admonish the erring, or pass sentence on any amount of criminals.
PARTnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading IN WHICH A HIGH FUNCTIONARY IS MADE TO PLAY A SINGULAR PART.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading The clock strikes ten as he casts his heavy eyes over the grotesque group gathered into his little, dingy court-room; and he bows to his clerk, of whom he gets his law knowledge, and with his right hand makes a sign that he is ready to admonish the erring, or pass sentence on any amount of criminals.
PLAYverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading IN WHICH A HIGH FUNCTIONARY IS MADE TO PLAY A SINGULAR PART.
professionnounUS /prəˈfeʃən/
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading A few dilapidated gentlemen of the “learned profession,” with sharp features and anxious faces, fuss about among the crowd, reeking of whiskey and tobacco.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The clock strikes ten as he casts his heavy eyes over the grotesque group gathered into his little, dingy court-room; and he bows to his clerk, of whom he gets his law knowledge, and with his right hand makes a sign that he is ready to admonish the erring, or pass sentence on any amount of criminals.
recordnounUS /rəˈkɔːrd/
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading History affords no record of a judge so unrelenting of his judgments.
reekingadjectiveUS /ˈriːkɪŋ/
wet with secreted or exuded moisture such as sweat or tears
From this reading A few dilapidated gentlemen of the “learned profession,” with sharp features and anxious faces, fuss about among the crowd, reeking of whiskey and tobacco.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading The clock strikes ten as he casts his heavy eyes over the grotesque group gathered into his little, dingy court-room; and he bows to his clerk, of whom he gets his law knowledge, and with his right hand makes a sign that he is ready to admonish the erring, or pass sentence on any amount of criminals.
seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading The morning following the events detailed in the foregoing chapter, finds the august Sleepyhorn seated on his judgment-seat.
sentencenounUS /ˈsentəns/
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading The clock strikes ten as he casts his heavy eyes over the grotesque group gathered into his little, dingy court-room; and he bows to his clerk, of whom he gets his law knowledge, and with his right hand makes a sign that he is ready to admonish the erring, or pass sentence on any amount of criminals.
sharpadjectiveUS /ʃɑːrp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading A few dilapidated gentlemen of the “learned profession,” with sharp features and anxious faces, fuss about among the crowd, reeking of whiskey and tobacco.
signnounUS /saɪn/
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The clock strikes ten as he casts his heavy eyes over the grotesque group gathered into his little, dingy court-room; and he bows to his clerk, of whom he gets his law knowledge, and with his right hand makes a sign that he is ready to admonish the erring, or pass sentence on any amount of criminals.
SINGULARadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/
unusual or striking
From this reading IN WHICH A HIGH FUNCTIONARY IS MADE TO PLAY A SINGULAR PART.
Sleepyhorn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The morning following the events detailed in the foregoing chapter, finds the august Sleepyhorn seated on his judgment-seat.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading History affords no record of a judge so unrelenting of his judgments.
strikesnounUS /straɪks/
plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
From this reading The clock strikes ten as he casts his heavy eyes over the grotesque group gathered into his little, dingy court-room; and he bows to his clerk, of whom he gets his law knowledge, and with his right hand makes a sign that he is ready to admonish the erring, or pass sentence on any amount of criminals.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The clock strikes ten as he casts his heavy eyes over the grotesque group gathered into his little, dingy court-room; and he bows to his clerk, of whom he gets his law knowledge, and with his right hand makes a sign that he is ready to admonish the erring, or pass sentence on any amount of criminals.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The clock strikes ten as he casts his heavy eyes over the grotesque group gathered into his little, dingy court-room; and he bows to his clerk, of whom he gets his law knowledge, and with his right hand makes a sign that he is ready to admonish the erring, or pass sentence on any amount of criminals.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The morning following the events detailed in the foregoing chapter, finds the august Sleepyhorn seated on his judgment-seat.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH A HIGH FUNCTIONARY IS MADE TO PLAY A SINGULAR PART.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading A few dilapidated gentlemen of the “learned profession,” with sharp features and anxious faces, fuss about among the crowd, reeking of whiskey and tobacco.
unrelentingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnriˈlentɪŋ/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading History affords no record of a judge so unrelenting of his judgments.
WHICHpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH A HIGH FUNCTIONARY IS MADE TO PLAY A SINGULAR PART.
whiskeynounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading A few dilapidated gentlemen of the “learned profession,” with sharp features and anxious faces, fuss about among the crowd, reeking of whiskey and tobacco.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The clock strikes ten as he casts his heavy eyes over the grotesque group gathered into his little, dingy court-room; and he bows to his clerk, of whom he gets his law knowledge, and with his right hand makes a sign that he is ready to admonish the erring, or pass sentence on any amount of criminals.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The clock strikes ten as he casts his heavy eyes over the grotesque group gathered into his little, dingy court-room; and he bows to his clerk, of whom he gets his law knowledge, and with his right hand makes a sign that he is ready to admonish the erring, or pass sentence on any amount of criminals.
