used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Robert Audley was supposed to be a barrister.
(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 But he had never either had a brief, or tried to get a brief, or even wished to have a brief in all those five years, during which his name had been painted upon one of the doors in Figtree Court.
allottedadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːtɪd/
given as a task
From this reading As a barrister was his name inscribed in the law-list; as a barrister he had chambers in Figtree Court, Temple; as a barrister he had eaten the allotted number of dinners, which form the sublime ordeal through which the forensic aspirant wades on to fame and fortune.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As a barrister was his name inscribed in the law-list; as a barrister he had chambers in Figtree Court, Temple; as a barrister he had eaten the allotted number of dinners, which form the sublime ordeal through which the forensic aspirant wades on to fame and fortune.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a barrister was his name inscribed in the law-list; as a barrister he had chambers in Figtree Court, Temple; as a barrister he had eaten the allotted number of dinners, which form the sublime ordeal through which the forensic aspirant wades on to fame and fortune.
aspirantnounUS /ˈæspərənt/
an ambitious and aspiring young person
From this reading As a barrister was his name inscribed in the law-list; as a barrister he had chambers in Figtree Court, Temple; as a barrister he had eaten the allotted number of dinners, which form the sublime ordeal through which the forensic aspirant wades on to fame and fortune.
Audley
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From this reading Robert Audley was supposed to be a barrister.
barristernounUS /ˈbærɪstər/
a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution
From this reading Robert Audley was supposed to be a barrister.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Robert Audley was supposed to be a barrister.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But he had never either had a brief, or tried to get a brief, or even wished to have a brief in all those five years, during which his name had been painted upon one of the doors in Figtree Court.
of short duration or distance
From this reading But he had never either had a brief, or tried to get a brief, or even wished to have a brief in all those five years, during which his name had been painted upon one of the doors in Figtree Court.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he had never either had a brief, or tried to get a brief, or even wished to have a brief in all those five years, during which his name had been painted upon one of the doors in Figtree Court.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If these things can make a man a barrister, Robert Audley decidedly was one.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading As a barrister was his name inscribed in the law-list; as a barrister he had chambers in Figtree Court, Temple; as a barrister he had eaten the allotted number of dinners, which form the sublime ordeal through which the forensic aspirant wades on to fame and fortune.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading As a barrister was his name inscribed in the law-list; as a barrister he had chambers in Figtree Court, Temple; as a barrister he had eaten the allotted number of dinners, which form the sublime ordeal through which the forensic aspirant wades on to fame and fortune.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading If these things can make a man a barrister, Robert Audley decidedly was one.
dinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading As a barrister was his name inscribed in the law-list; as a barrister he had chambers in Figtree Court, Temple; as a barrister he had eaten the allotted number of dinners, which form the sublime ordeal through which the forensic aspirant wades on to fame and fortune.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading But he had never either had a brief, or tried to get a brief, or even wished to have a brief in all those five years, during which his name had been painted upon one of the doors in Figtree Court.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading But he had never either had a brief, or tried to get a brief, or even wished to have a brief in all those five years, during which his name had been painted upon one of the doors in Figtree Court.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading As a barrister was his name inscribed in the law-list; as a barrister he had chambers in Figtree Court, Temple; as a barrister he had eaten the allotted number of dinners, which form the sublime ordeal through which the forensic aspirant wades on to fame and fortune.
one or the other of two
From this reading But he had never either had a brief, or tried to get a brief, or even wished to have a brief in all those five years, during which his name had been painted upon one of the doors in Figtree Court.
divisible by two
From this reading But he had never either had a brief, or tried to get a brief, or even wished to have a brief in all those five years, during which his name had been painted upon one of the doors in Figtree Court.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading As a barrister was his name inscribed in the law-list; as a barrister he had chambers in Figtree Court, Temple; as a barrister he had eaten the allotted number of dinners, which form the sublime ordeal through which the forensic aspirant wades on to fame and fortune.
Figtree
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From this reading As a barrister was his name inscribed in the law-list; as a barrister he had chambers in Figtree Court, Temple; as a barrister he had eaten the allotted number of dinners, which form the sublime ordeal through which the forensic aspirant wades on to fame and fortune.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading IN THE FIRST PAGE OF "THE TIMES."
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading But he had never either had a brief, or tried to get a brief, or even wished to have a brief in all those five years, during which his name had been painted upon one of the doors in Figtree Court.
forensicadjectiveUS /fərˈensɪk/
of, relating to, or used in public debate or argument
From this reading As a barrister was his name inscribed in the law-list; as a barrister he had chambers in Figtree Court, Temple; as a barrister he had eaten the allotted number of dinners, which form the sublime ordeal through which the forensic aspirant wades on to fame and fortune.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading As a barrister was his name inscribed in the law-list; as a barrister he had chambers in Figtree Court, Temple; as a barrister he had eaten the allotted number of dinners, which form the sublime ordeal through which the forensic aspirant wades on to fame and fortune.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading As a barrister was his name inscribed in the law-list; as a barrister he had chambers in Figtree Court, Temple; as a barrister he had eaten the allotted number of dinners, which form the sublime ordeal through which the forensic aspirant wades on to fame and fortune.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But he had never either had a brief, or tried to get a brief, or even wished to have a brief in all those five years, during which his name had been painted upon one of the doors in Figtree Court.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As a barrister was his name inscribed in the law-list; as a barrister he had chambers in Figtree Court, Temple; as a barrister he had eaten the allotted number of dinners, which form the sublime ordeal through which the forensic aspirant wades on to fame and fortune.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But he had never either had a brief, or tried to get a brief, or even wished to have a brief in all those five years, during which his name had been painted upon one of the doors in Figtree Court.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As a barrister was his name inscribed in the law-list; as a barrister he had chambers in Figtree Court, Temple; as a barrister he had eaten the allotted number of dinners, which form the sublime ordeal through which the forensic aspirant wades on to fame and fortune.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As a barrister was his name inscribed in the law-list; as a barrister he had chambers in Figtree Court, Temple; as a barrister he had eaten the allotted number of dinners, which form the sublime ordeal through which the forensic aspirant wades on to fame and fortune.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If these things can make a man a barrister, Robert Audley decidedly was one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE FIRST PAGE OF "THE TIMES."
inscribedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈskraɪbd/
written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface
From this reading As a barrister was his name inscribed in the law-list; as a barrister he had chambers in Figtree Court, Temple; as a barrister he had eaten the allotted number of dinners, which form the sublime ordeal through which the forensic aspirant wades on to fame and fortune.
law-list
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From this reading As a barrister was his name inscribed in the law-list; as a barrister he had chambers in Figtree Court, Temple; as a barrister he had eaten the allotted number of dinners, which form the sublime ordeal through which the forensic aspirant wades on to fame and fortune.
engage in
From this reading If these things can make a man a barrister, Robert Audley decidedly was one.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If these things can make a man a barrister, Robert Audley decidedly was one.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As a barrister was his name inscribed in the law-list; as a barrister he had chambers in Figtree Court, Temple; as a barrister he had eaten the allotted number of dinners, which form the sublime ordeal through which the forensic aspirant wades on to fame and fortune.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But he had never either had a brief, or tried to get a brief, or even wished to have a brief in all those five years, during which his name had been painted upon one of the doors in Figtree Court.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading As a barrister was his name inscribed in the law-list; as a barrister he had chambers in Figtree Court, Temple; as a barrister he had eaten the allotted number of dinners, which form the sublime ordeal through which the forensic aspirant wades on to fame and fortune.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE FIRST PAGE OF "THE TIMES."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As a barrister was his name inscribed in the law-list; as a barrister he had chambers in Figtree Court, Temple; as a barrister he had eaten the allotted number of dinners, which form the sublime ordeal through which the forensic aspirant wades on to fame and fortune.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If these things can make a man a barrister, Robert Audley decidedly was one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But he had never either had a brief, or tried to get a brief, or even wished to have a brief in all those five years, during which his name had been painted upon one of the doors in Figtree Court.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading As a barrister was his name inscribed in the law-list; as a barrister he had chambers in Figtree Court, Temple; as a barrister he had eaten the allotted number of dinners, which form the sublime ordeal through which the forensic aspirant wades on to fame and fortune.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading IN THE FIRST PAGE OF "THE TIMES."
coated with paint
From this reading But he had never either had a brief, or tried to get a brief, or even wished to have a brief in all those five years, during which his name had been painted upon one of the doors in Figtree Court.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Robert Audley was supposed to be a barrister.
sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading As a barrister was his name inscribed in the law-list; as a barrister he had chambers in Figtree Court, Temple; as a barrister he had eaten the allotted number of dinners, which form the sublime ordeal through which the forensic aspirant wades on to fame and fortune.
required or under orders
From this reading Robert Audley was supposed to be a barrister.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading As a barrister was his name inscribed in the law-list; as a barrister he had chambers in Figtree Court, Temple; as a barrister he had eaten the allotted number of dinners, which form the sublime ordeal through which the forensic aspirant wades on to fame and fortune.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE FIRST PAGE OF "THE TIMES."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading If these things can make a man a barrister, Robert Audley decidedly was one.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading If these things can make a man a barrister, Robert Audley decidedly was one.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But he had never either had a brief, or tried to get a brief, or even wished to have a brief in all those five years, during which his name had been painted upon one of the doors in Figtree Court.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As a barrister was his name inscribed in the law-list; as a barrister he had chambers in Figtree Court, Temple; as a barrister he had eaten the allotted number of dinners, which form the sublime ordeal through which the forensic aspirant wades on to fame and fortune.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading IN THE FIRST PAGE OF "THE TIMES."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Robert Audley was supposed to be a barrister.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading But he had never either had a brief, or tried to get a brief, or even wished to have a brief in all those five years, during which his name had been painted upon one of the doors in Figtree Court.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But he had never either had a brief, or tried to get a brief, or even wished to have a brief in all those five years, during which his name had been painted upon one of the doors in Figtree Court.
wadesnounUS /weɪdz/
plural of “wade” — English tennis player who won many women's singles titles (born in 1945)
From this reading As a barrister was his name inscribed in the law-list; as a barrister he had chambers in Figtree Court, Temple; as a barrister he had eaten the allotted number of dinners, which form the sublime ordeal through which the forensic aspirant wades on to fame and fortune.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Robert Audley was supposed to be a barrister.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As a barrister was his name inscribed in the law-list; as a barrister he had chambers in Figtree Court, Temple; as a barrister he had eaten the allotted number of dinners, which form the sublime ordeal through which the forensic aspirant wades on to fame and fortune.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading But he had never either had a brief, or tried to get a brief, or even wished to have a brief in all those five years, during which his name had been painted upon one of the doors in Figtree Court.
a late time of life
From this reading But he had never either had a brief, or tried to get a brief, or even wished to have a brief in all those five years, during which his name had been painted upon one of the doors in Figtree Court.
