used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHALLENGE The Charlottesville Robbery Case was one of no great importance save to those directly concerned.
abscondingverbUS /æbˈskɑːndɪŋ/
-ing form of “abscond” — run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along
From this reading It had to do with a forged note, a robbery by night, and an absconding trusted clerk of a company of British Merchants.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading When the case came up for trial on this October day, the Court House was well filled indeed, but rather on account of the lawyers engaged than because of the matter's intrinsic interest.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading The side of the prisoner, mentioning that fact in a pitiful scrawl addressed to the law office of Messrs. Rand and Mocket, found to its somewhat pathetic surprise that Mr. Rand himself would take the case and oppose Mr. Cary.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It had to do with a forged note, a robbery by night, and an absconding trusted clerk of a company of British Merchants.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had to do with a forged note, a robbery by night, and an absconding trusted clerk of a company of British Merchants.
for the reason that
From this reading When the case came up for trial on this October day, the Court House was well filled indeed, but rather on account of the lawyers engaged than because of the matter's intrinsic interest.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading It had to do with a forged note, a robbery by night, and an absconding trusted clerk of a company of British Merchants.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When the case came up for trial on this October day, the Court House was well filled indeed, but rather on account of the lawyers engaged than because of the matter's intrinsic interest.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It had to do with a forged note, a robbery by night, and an absconding trusted clerk of a company of British Merchants.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When the case came up for trial on this October day, the Court House was well filled indeed, but rather on account of the lawyers engaged than because of the matter's intrinsic interest.
Cary
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From this reading The British Merchants had retained Mr. Ludwell Cary.
an occurrence of something
From this reading A CHALLENGE The Charlottesville Robbery Case was one of no great importance save to those directly concerned.
CHALLENGEverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading A CHALLENGE The Charlottesville Robbery Case was one of no great importance save to those directly concerned.
Charlottesville
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From this reading A CHALLENGE The Charlottesville Robbery Case was one of no great importance save to those directly concerned.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading It had to do with a forged note, a robbery by night, and an absconding trusted clerk of a company of British Merchants.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading It had to do with a forged note, a robbery by night, and an absconding trusted clerk of a company of British Merchants.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading A CHALLENGE The Charlottesville Robbery Case was one of no great importance save to those directly concerned.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading When the case came up for trial on this October day, the Court House was well filled indeed, but rather on account of the lawyers engaged than because of the matter's intrinsic interest.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When the case came up for trial on this October day, the Court House was well filled indeed, but rather on account of the lawyers engaged than because of the matter's intrinsic interest.
without deviation
From this reading A CHALLENGE The Charlottesville Robbery Case was one of no great importance save to those directly concerned.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It had to do with a forged note, a robbery by night, and an absconding trusted clerk of a company of British Merchants.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading When the case came up for trial on this October day, the Court House was well filled indeed, but rather on account of the lawyers engaged than because of the matter's intrinsic interest.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The side of the prisoner, mentioning that fact in a pitiful scrawl addressed to the law office of Messrs. Rand and Mocket, found to its somewhat pathetic surprise that Mr. Rand himself would take the case and oppose Mr. Cary.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading When the case came up for trial on this October day, the Court House was well filled indeed, but rather on account of the lawyers engaged than because of the matter's intrinsic interest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the case came up for trial on this October day, the Court House was well filled indeed, but rather on account of the lawyers engaged than because of the matter's intrinsic interest.
forgedadjectiveUS /fɔːrdʒd/
reproduced fraudulently
From this reading It had to do with a forged note, a robbery by night, and an absconding trusted clerk of a company of British Merchants.
set up or found
From this reading The side of the prisoner, mentioning that fact in a pitiful scrawl addressed to the law office of Messrs. Rand and Mocket, found to its somewhat pathetic surprise that Mr. Rand himself would take the case and oppose Mr. Cary.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A CHALLENGE The Charlottesville Robbery Case was one of no great importance save to those directly concerned.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had to do with a forged note, a robbery by night, and an absconding trusted clerk of a company of British Merchants.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The side of the prisoner, mentioning that fact in a pitiful scrawl addressed to the law office of Messrs. Rand and Mocket, found to its somewhat pathetic surprise that Mr. Rand himself would take the case and oppose Mr. Cary.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When the case came up for trial on this October day, the Court House was well filled indeed, but rather on account of the lawyers engaged than because of the matter's intrinsic interest.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading A CHALLENGE The Charlottesville Robbery Case was one of no great importance save to those directly concerned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The side of the prisoner, mentioning that fact in a pitiful scrawl addressed to the law office of Messrs. Rand and Mocket, found to its somewhat pathetic surprise that Mr. Rand himself would take the case and oppose Mr. Cary.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading When the case came up for trial on this October day, the Court House was well filled indeed, but rather on account of the lawyers engaged than because of the matter's intrinsic interest.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading When the case came up for trial on this October day, the Court House was well filled indeed, but rather on account of the lawyers engaged than because of the matter's intrinsic interest.
intrinsicadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtrɪnsɪk/
belonging to a thing by its very nature
From this reading When the case came up for trial on this October day, the Court House was well filled indeed, but rather on account of the lawyers engaged than because of the matter's intrinsic interest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had to do with a forged note, a robbery by night, and an absconding trusted clerk of a company of British Merchants.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The side of the prisoner, mentioning that fact in a pitiful scrawl addressed to the law office of Messrs. Rand and Mocket, found to its somewhat pathetic surprise that Mr. Rand himself would take the case and oppose Mr. Cary.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading The side of the prisoner, mentioning that fact in a pitiful scrawl addressed to the law office of Messrs. Rand and Mocket, found to its somewhat pathetic surprise that Mr. Rand himself would take the case and oppose Mr. Cary.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading When the case came up for trial on this October day, the Court House was well filled indeed, but rather on account of the lawyers engaged than because of the matter's intrinsic interest.
Ludwell
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From this reading The British Merchants had retained Mr. Ludwell Cary.
matter'snounUS /ˈmætərz/
possessive form of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading When the case came up for trial on this October day, the Court House was well filled indeed, but rather on account of the lawyers engaged than because of the matter's intrinsic interest.
mentioningverbUS /ˈmenʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading The side of the prisoner, mentioning that fact in a pitiful scrawl addressed to the law office of Messrs. Rand and Mocket, found to its somewhat pathetic surprise that Mr. Rand himself would take the case and oppose Mr. Cary.
MerchantsnounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading It had to do with a forged note, a robbery by night, and an absconding trusted clerk of a company of British Merchants.
Messrs
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From this reading The side of the prisoner, mentioning that fact in a pitiful scrawl addressed to the law office of Messrs. Rand and Mocket, found to its somewhat pathetic surprise that Mr. Rand himself would take the case and oppose Mr. Cary.
Mocket
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From this reading The side of the prisoner, mentioning that fact in a pitiful scrawl addressed to the law office of Messrs. Rand and Mocket, found to its somewhat pathetic surprise that Mr. Rand himself would take the case and oppose Mr. Cary.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The British Merchants had retained Mr. Ludwell Cary.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It had to do with a forged note, a robbery by night, and an absconding trusted clerk of a company of British Merchants.
not any; not one
From this reading A CHALLENGE The Charlottesville Robbery Case was one of no great importance save to those directly concerned.
a brief written record
From this reading It had to do with a forged note, a robbery by night, and an absconding trusted clerk of a company of British Merchants.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading When the case came up for trial on this October day, the Court House was well filled indeed, but rather on account of the lawyers engaged than because of the matter's intrinsic interest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CHALLENGE The Charlottesville Robbery Case was one of no great importance save to those directly concerned.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The side of the prisoner, mentioning that fact in a pitiful scrawl addressed to the law office of Messrs. Rand and Mocket, found to its somewhat pathetic surprise that Mr. Rand himself would take the case and oppose Mr. Cary.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the case came up for trial on this October day, the Court House was well filled indeed, but rather on account of the lawyers engaged than because of the matter's intrinsic interest.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A CHALLENGE The Charlottesville Robbery Case was one of no great importance save to those directly concerned.
opposeverbUS /əˈpoʊz/
be against; express opposition to
From this reading The side of the prisoner, mentioning that fact in a pitiful scrawl addressed to the law office of Messrs. Rand and Mocket, found to its somewhat pathetic surprise that Mr. Rand himself would take the case and oppose Mr. Cary.
patheticadjectiveUS /pəˈθetɪk/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The side of the prisoner, mentioning that fact in a pitiful scrawl addressed to the law office of Messrs. Rand and Mocket, found to its somewhat pathetic surprise that Mr. Rand himself would take the case and oppose Mr. Cary.
pitifuladjectiveUS /ˈpɪtəfəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading The side of the prisoner, mentioning that fact in a pitiful scrawl addressed to the law office of Messrs. Rand and Mocket, found to its somewhat pathetic surprise that Mr. Rand himself would take the case and oppose Mr. Cary.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The side of the prisoner, mentioning that fact in a pitiful scrawl addressed to the law office of Messrs. Rand and Mocket, found to its somewhat pathetic surprise that Mr. Rand himself would take the case and oppose Mr. Cary.
RandnounUS /rænd/
the basic unit of money in South Africa; equal to 100 cents
From this reading The side of the prisoner, mentioning that fact in a pitiful scrawl addressed to the law office of Messrs. Rand and Mocket, found to its somewhat pathetic surprise that Mr. Rand himself would take the case and oppose Mr. Cary.
on the contrary
From this reading When the case came up for trial on this October day, the Court House was well filled indeed, but rather on account of the lawyers engaged than because of the matter's intrinsic interest.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading The British Merchants had retained Mr. Ludwell Cary.
RobberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading A CHALLENGE The Charlottesville Robbery Case was one of no great importance save to those directly concerned.
except for; apart from
From this reading A CHALLENGE The Charlottesville Robbery Case was one of no great importance save to those directly concerned.
scrawlverbUS /skrɔːl/
write carelessly
From this reading The side of the prisoner, mentioning that fact in a pitiful scrawl addressed to the law office of Messrs. Rand and Mocket, found to its somewhat pathetic surprise that Mr. Rand himself would take the case and oppose Mr. Cary.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The side of the prisoner, mentioning that fact in a pitiful scrawl addressed to the law office of Messrs. Rand and Mocket, found to its somewhat pathetic surprise that Mr. Rand himself would take the case and oppose Mr. Cary.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The side of the prisoner, mentioning that fact in a pitiful scrawl addressed to the law office of Messrs. Rand and Mocket, found to its somewhat pathetic surprise that Mr. Rand himself would take the case and oppose Mr. Cary.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The side of the prisoner, mentioning that fact in a pitiful scrawl addressed to the law office of Messrs. Rand and Mocket, found to its somewhat pathetic surprise that Mr. Rand himself would take the case and oppose Mr. Cary.
carry out
From this reading The side of the prisoner, mentioning that fact in a pitiful scrawl addressed to the law office of Messrs. Rand and Mocket, found to its somewhat pathetic surprise that Mr. Rand himself would take the case and oppose Mr. Cary.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading When the case came up for trial on this October day, the Court House was well filled indeed, but rather on account of the lawyers engaged than because of the matter's intrinsic interest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The side of the prisoner, mentioning that fact in a pitiful scrawl addressed to the law office of Messrs. Rand and Mocket, found to its somewhat pathetic surprise that Mr. Rand himself would take the case and oppose Mr. Cary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CHALLENGE The Charlottesville Robbery Case was one of no great importance save to those directly concerned.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When the case came up for trial on this October day, the Court House was well filled indeed, but rather on account of the lawyers engaged than because of the matter's intrinsic interest.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A CHALLENGE The Charlottesville Robbery Case was one of no great importance save to those directly concerned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A CHALLENGE The Charlottesville Robbery Case was one of no great importance save to those directly concerned.
the act of testing something
From this reading When the case came up for trial on this October day, the Court House was well filled indeed, but rather on account of the lawyers engaged than because of the matter's intrinsic interest.
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading It had to do with a forged note, a robbery by night, and an absconding trusted clerk of a company of British Merchants.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When the case came up for trial on this October day, the Court House was well filled indeed, but rather on account of the lawyers engaged than because of the matter's intrinsic interest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A CHALLENGE The Charlottesville Robbery Case was one of no great importance save to those directly concerned.
(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 When the case came up for trial on this October day, the Court House was well filled indeed, but rather on account of the lawyers engaged than because of the matter's intrinsic interest.
at the time that
From this reading When the case came up for trial on this October day, the Court House was well filled indeed, but rather on account of the lawyers engaged than because of the matter's intrinsic interest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It had to do with a forged note, a robbery by night, and an absconding trusted clerk of a company of British Merchants.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The side of the prisoner, mentioning that fact in a pitiful scrawl addressed to the law office of Messrs. Rand and Mocket, found to its somewhat pathetic surprise that Mr. Rand himself would take the case and oppose Mr. Cary.
