used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A city law court is not exactly the place in which to spend a happy day--unless you happen to be a lawyer engaged in a profitable case there--and Yorke, as he entered the stuffy, grimy, murky chamber, looked round with a feeling of surprise and grim interest.
(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 The public was represented by half a dozen seedy-looking individuals who all looked as if they had not been to bed for a month and had forgotten to wash themselves for a like period.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BOUGHT AND PAID FOR.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A city law court is not exactly the place in which to spend a happy day--unless you happen to be a lawyer engaged in a profitable case there--and Yorke, as he entered the stuffy, grimy, murky chamber, looked round with a feeling of surprise and grim interest.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A barrister was drowsing away in the 'well' of the court, and his fellows were sleeping or stretching and yawning round him.
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 A barrister was drowsing away in the 'well' of the court, and his fellows were sleeping or stretching and yawning round him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A city law court is not exactly the place in which to spend a happy day--unless you happen to be a lawyer engaged in a profitable case there--and Yorke, as he entered the stuffy, grimy, murky chamber, looked round with a feeling of surprise and grim interest.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The public was represented by half a dozen seedy-looking individuals who all looked as if they had not been to bed for a month and had forgotten to wash themselves for a like period.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The public was represented by half a dozen seedy-looking individuals who all looked as if they had not been to bed for a month and had forgotten to wash themselves for a like period.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading Upon the bench sat the judge in a much-worn gown and a grubby wig.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading BOUGHT AND PAID FOR.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The public was represented by half a dozen seedy-looking individuals who all looked as if they had not been to bed for a month and had forgotten to wash themselves for a like period.
an occurrence of something
From this reading A city law court is not exactly the place in which to spend a happy day--unless you happen to be a lawyer engaged in a profitable case there--and Yorke, as he entered the stuffy, grimy, murky chamber, looked round with a feeling of surprise and grim interest.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading A city law court is not exactly the place in which to spend a happy day--unless you happen to be a lawyer engaged in a profitable case there--and Yorke, as he entered the stuffy, grimy, murky chamber, looked round with a feeling of surprise and grim interest.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A city law court is not exactly the place in which to spend a happy day--unless you happen to be a lawyer engaged in a profitable case there--and Yorke, as he entered the stuffy, grimy, murky chamber, looked round with a feeling of surprise and grim interest.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading A city law court is not exactly the place in which to spend a happy day--unless you happen to be a lawyer engaged in a profitable case there--and Yorke, as he entered the stuffy, grimy, murky chamber, looked round with a feeling of surprise and grim interest.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A city law court is not exactly the place in which to spend a happy day--unless you happen to be a lawyer engaged in a profitable case there--and Yorke, as he entered the stuffy, grimy, murky chamber, looked round with a feeling of surprise and grim interest.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading The public was represented by half a dozen seedy-looking individuals who all looked as if they had not been to bed for a month and had forgotten to wash themselves for a like period.
drowsingadjective
half asleep
From this reading A barrister was drowsing away in the 'well' of the court, and his fellows were sleeping or stretching and yawning round him.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading A city law court is not exactly the place in which to spend a happy day--unless you happen to be a lawyer engaged in a profitable case there--and Yorke, as he entered the stuffy, grimy, murky chamber, looked round with a feeling of surprise and grim interest.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading A city law court is not exactly the place in which to spend a happy day--unless you happen to be a lawyer engaged in a profitable case there--and Yorke, as he entered the stuffy, grimy, murky chamber, looked round with a feeling of surprise and grim interest.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading A city law court is not exactly the place in which to spend a happy day--unless you happen to be a lawyer engaged in a profitable case there--and Yorke, as he entered the stuffy, grimy, murky chamber, looked round with a feeling of surprise and grim interest.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading A city law court is not exactly the place in which to spend a happy day--unless you happen to be a lawyer engaged in a profitable case there--and Yorke, as he entered the stuffy, grimy, murky chamber, looked round with a feeling of surprise and grim interest.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading A barrister was drowsing away in the 'well' of the court, and his fellows were sleeping or stretching and yawning round him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BOUGHT AND PAID FOR.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading The public was represented by half a dozen seedy-looking individuals who all looked as if they had not been to bed for a month and had forgotten to wash themselves for a like period.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading Upon the bench sat the judge in a much-worn gown and a grubby wig.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading A city law court is not exactly the place in which to spend a happy day--unless you happen to be a lawyer engaged in a profitable case there--and Yorke, as he entered the stuffy, grimy, murky chamber, looked round with a feeling of surprise and grim interest.
grimyadjectiveUS /ˈɡraɪmi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading A city law court is not exactly the place in which to spend a happy day--unless you happen to be a lawyer engaged in a profitable case there--and Yorke, as he entered the stuffy, grimy, murky chamber, looked round with a feeling of surprise and grim interest.
grubbyadjectiveUS /ˈɡrʌbi/
infested with grubs
From this reading Upon the bench sat the judge in a much-worn gown and a grubby wig.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The public was represented by half a dozen seedy-looking individuals who all looked as if they had not been to bed for a month and had forgotten to wash themselves for a like period.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The public was represented by half a dozen seedy-looking individuals who all looked as if they had not been to bed for a month and had forgotten to wash themselves for a like period.
come to pass
From this reading A city law court is not exactly the place in which to spend a happy day--unless you happen to be a lawyer engaged in a profitable case there--and Yorke, as he entered the stuffy, grimy, murky chamber, looked round with a feeling of surprise and grim interest.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading A city law court is not exactly the place in which to spend a happy day--unless you happen to be a lawyer engaged in a profitable case there--and Yorke, as he entered the stuffy, grimy, murky chamber, looked round with a feeling of surprise and grim interest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A city law court is not exactly the place in which to spend a happy day--unless you happen to be a lawyer engaged in a profitable case there--and Yorke, as he entered the stuffy, grimy, murky chamber, looked round with a feeling of surprise and grim interest.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A barrister was drowsing away in the 'well' of the court, and his fellows were sleeping or stretching and yawning round him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A barrister was drowsing away in the 'well' of the court, and his fellows were sleeping or stretching and yawning round him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The public was represented by half a dozen seedy-looking individuals who all looked as if they had not been to bed for a month and had forgotten to wash themselves for a like period.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A city law court is not exactly the place in which to spend a happy day--unless you happen to be a lawyer engaged in a profitable case there--and Yorke, as he entered the stuffy, grimy, murky chamber, looked round with a feeling of surprise and grim interest.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading The public was represented by half a dozen seedy-looking individuals who all looked as if they had not been to bed for a month and had forgotten to wash themselves for a like period.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading A city law court is not exactly the place in which to spend a happy day--unless you happen to be a lawyer engaged in a profitable case there--and Yorke, as he entered the stuffy, grimy, murky chamber, looked round with a feeling of surprise and grim interest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A city law court is not exactly the place in which to spend a happy day--unless you happen to be a lawyer engaged in a profitable case there--and Yorke, as he entered the stuffy, grimy, murky chamber, looked round with a feeling of surprise and grim interest.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Upon the bench sat the judge in a much-worn gown and a grubby wig.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading A city law court is not exactly the place in which to spend a happy day--unless you happen to be a lawyer engaged in a profitable case there--and Yorke, as he entered the stuffy, grimy, murky chamber, looked round with a feeling of surprise and grim interest.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading A city law court is not exactly the place in which to spend a happy day--unless you happen to be a lawyer engaged in a profitable case there--and Yorke, as he entered the stuffy, grimy, murky chamber, looked round with a feeling of surprise and grim interest.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The public was represented by half a dozen seedy-looking individuals who all looked as if they had not been to bed for a month and had forgotten to wash themselves for a like period.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A city law court is not exactly the place in which to spend a happy day--unless you happen to be a lawyer engaged in a profitable case there--and Yorke, as he entered the stuffy, grimy, murky chamber, looked round with a feeling of surprise and grim interest.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The public was represented by half a dozen seedy-looking individuals who all looked as if they had not been to bed for a month and had forgotten to wash themselves for a like period.
much-worn
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From this reading Upon the bench sat the judge in a much-worn gown and a grubby wig.
murkyadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrki/
(of liquids) clouded as with sediment
From this reading A city law court is not exactly the place in which to spend a happy day--unless you happen to be a lawyer engaged in a profitable case there--and Yorke, as he entered the stuffy, grimy, murky chamber, looked round with a feeling of surprise and grim interest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A city law court is not exactly the place in which to spend a happy day--unless you happen to be a lawyer engaged in a profitable case there--and Yorke, as he entered the stuffy, grimy, murky chamber, looked round with a feeling of surprise and grim interest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A city law court is not exactly the place in which to spend a happy day--unless you happen to be a lawyer engaged in a profitable case there--and Yorke, as he entered the stuffy, grimy, murky chamber, looked round with a feeling of surprise and grim interest.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A barrister was drowsing away in the 'well' of the court, and his fellows were sleeping or stretching and yawning round him.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading BOUGHT AND PAID FOR.
an amount of time
From this reading The public was represented by half a dozen seedy-looking individuals who all looked as if they had not been to bed for a month and had forgotten to wash themselves for a like period.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A city law court is not exactly the place in which to spend a happy day--unless you happen to be a lawyer engaged in a profitable case there--and Yorke, as he entered the stuffy, grimy, murky chamber, looked round with a feeling of surprise and grim interest.
profitableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːfətəbəl/
yielding material gain or profit
From this reading A city law court is not exactly the place in which to spend a happy day--unless you happen to be a lawyer engaged in a profitable case there--and Yorke, as he entered the stuffy, grimy, murky chamber, looked round with a feeling of surprise and grim interest.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The public was represented by half a dozen seedy-looking individuals who all looked as if they had not been to bed for a month and had forgotten to wash themselves for a like period.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading The public was represented by half a dozen seedy-looking individuals who all looked as if they had not been to bed for a month and had forgotten to wash themselves for a like period.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading A city law court is not exactly the place in which to spend a happy day--unless you happen to be a lawyer engaged in a profitable case there--and Yorke, as he entered the stuffy, grimy, murky chamber, looked round with a feeling of surprise and grim interest.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Upon the bench sat the judge in a much-worn gown and a grubby wig.
seedy-looking
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From this reading The public was represented by half a dozen seedy-looking individuals who all looked as if they had not been to bed for a month and had forgotten to wash themselves for a like period.
the state of being asleep
From this reading A barrister was drowsing away in the 'well' of the court, and his fellows were sleeping or stretching and yawning round him.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading A city law court is not exactly the place in which to spend a happy day--unless you happen to be a lawyer engaged in a profitable case there--and Yorke, as he entered the stuffy, grimy, murky chamber, looked round with a feeling of surprise and grim interest.
stretchingnounUS /ˈstretʃɪŋ/
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
From this reading A barrister was drowsing away in the 'well' of the court, and his fellows were sleeping or stretching and yawning round him.
stuffyadjectiveUS /ˈstʌfi/
lacking fresh air
From this reading A city law court is not exactly the place in which to spend a happy day--unless you happen to be a lawyer engaged in a profitable case there--and Yorke, as he entered the stuffy, grimy, murky chamber, looked round with a feeling of surprise and grim interest.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading A city law court is not exactly the place in which to spend a happy day--unless you happen to be a lawyer engaged in a profitable case there--and Yorke, as he entered the stuffy, grimy, murky chamber, looked round with a feeling of surprise and grim interest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A city law court is not exactly the place in which to spend a happy day--unless you happen to be a lawyer engaged in a profitable case there--and Yorke, as he entered the stuffy, grimy, murky chamber, looked round with a feeling of surprise and grim interest.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The public was represented by half a dozen seedy-looking individuals who all looked as if they had not been to bed for a month and had forgotten to wash themselves for a like period.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A city law court is not exactly the place in which to spend a happy day--unless you happen to be a lawyer engaged in a profitable case there--and Yorke, as he entered the stuffy, grimy, murky chamber, looked round with a feeling of surprise and grim interest.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The public was represented by half a dozen seedy-looking individuals who all looked as if they had not been to bed for a month and had forgotten to wash themselves for a like period.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A city law court is not exactly the place in which to spend a happy day--unless you happen to be a lawyer engaged in a profitable case there--and Yorke, as he entered the stuffy, grimy, murky chamber, looked round with a feeling of surprise and grim interest.
except if; if not
From this reading A city law court is not exactly the place in which to spend a happy day--unless you happen to be a lawyer engaged in a profitable case there--and Yorke, as he entered the stuffy, grimy, murky chamber, looked round with a feeling of surprise and grim interest.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon the bench sat the judge in a much-worn gown and a grubby wig.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A barrister was drowsing away in the 'well' of the court, and his fellows were sleeping or stretching and yawning round him.
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading The public was represented by half a dozen seedy-looking individuals who all looked as if they had not been to bed for a month and had forgotten to wash themselves for a like period.
(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 A barrister was drowsing away in the 'well' of the court, and his fellows were sleeping or stretching and yawning round him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A barrister was drowsing away in the 'well' of the court, and his fellows were sleeping or stretching and yawning round him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A city law court is not exactly the place in which to spend a happy day--unless you happen to be a lawyer engaged in a profitable case there--and Yorke, as he entered the stuffy, grimy, murky chamber, looked round with a feeling of surprise and grim interest.
which person or people
From this reading The public was represented by half a dozen seedy-looking individuals who all looked as if they had not been to bed for a month and had forgotten to wash themselves for a like period.
wignounUS /wɪɡ/
hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair
From this reading Upon the bench sat the judge in a much-worn gown and a grubby wig.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A city law court is not exactly the place in which to spend a happy day--unless you happen to be a lawyer engaged in a profitable case there--and Yorke, as he entered the stuffy, grimy, murky chamber, looked round with a feeling of surprise and grim interest.
yawningadjectiveUS /ˈjɔːnɪŋ/
gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something
From this reading A barrister was drowsing away in the 'well' of the court, and his fellows were sleeping or stretching and yawning round him.
Yorke
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From this reading A city law court is not exactly the place in which to spend a happy day--unless you happen to be a lawyer engaged in a profitable case there--and Yorke, as he entered the stuffy, grimy, murky chamber, looked round with a feeling of surprise and grim interest.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A city law court is not exactly the place in which to spend a happy day--unless you happen to be a lawyer engaged in a profitable case there--and Yorke, as he entered the stuffy, grimy, murky chamber, looked round with a feeling of surprise and grim interest.
