used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SIMPLE RIGHT An important case in a neighbouring county called Lewis Rand from home, and kept him an April week in the court room or in a small town's untidy tavern.
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading The prominent men of his party urged him home with them, but accepted his refusal with a nod of understanding, and rode on strong in the conviction that a man so absorbed, so given over to watching and guarding his client's interests, was assuredly a man to be relied upon in any litigation.
consider or hold as true
From this reading It was his habit, known and deferred to, never to accept at such times the hospitality sure to be pressed upon him.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The prominent men of his party urged him home with them, but accepted his refusal with a nod of understanding, and rode on strong in the conviction that a man so absorbed, so given over to watching and guarding his client's interests, was assuredly a man to be relied upon in any litigation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE SIMPLE RIGHT An important case in a neighbouring county called Lewis Rand from home, and kept him an April week in the court room or in a small town's untidy tavern.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SIMPLE RIGHT An important case in a neighbouring county called Lewis Rand from home, and kept him an April week in the court room or in a small town's untidy tavern.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The prominent men of his party urged him home with them, but accepted his refusal with a nod of understanding, and rode on strong in the conviction that a man so absorbed, so given over to watching and guarding his client's interests, was assuredly a man to be relied upon in any litigation.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading THE SIMPLE RIGHT An important case in a neighbouring county called Lewis Rand from home, and kept him an April week in the court room or in a small town's untidy tavern.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for Lewis Rand and the next election--if he wanted to be Governor of Virginia, men who heard him in the court room were not the ones to say him nay!
assuredlyadverbUS /əˈʃʊrədli/
without a doubt
From this reading The prominent men of his party urged him home with them, but accepted his refusal with a nod of understanding, and rode on strong in the conviction that a man so absorbed, so given over to watching and guarding his client's interests, was assuredly a man to be relied upon in any litigation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was his habit, known and deferred to, never to accept at such times the hospitality sure to be pressed upon him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was his habit, known and deferred to, never to accept at such times the hospitality sure to be pressed upon him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The prominent men of his party urged him home with them, but accepted his refusal with a nod of understanding, and rode on strong in the conviction that a man so absorbed, so given over to watching and guarding his client's interests, was assuredly a man to be relied upon in any litigation.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE SIMPLE RIGHT An important case in a neighbouring county called Lewis Rand from home, and kept him an April week in the court room or in a small town's untidy tavern.
an occurrence of something
From this reading THE SIMPLE RIGHT An important case in a neighbouring county called Lewis Rand from home, and kept him an April week in the court room or in a small town's untidy tavern.
client'snounUS /ˈklaɪənts/
possessive form of “client” — a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading The prominent men of his party urged him home with them, but accepted his refusal with a nod of understanding, and rode on strong in the conviction that a man so absorbed, so given over to watching and guarding his client's interests, was assuredly a man to be relied upon in any litigation.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading The prominent men of his party urged him home with them, but accepted his refusal with a nod of understanding, and rode on strong in the conviction that a man so absorbed, so given over to watching and guarding his client's interests, was assuredly a man to be relied upon in any litigation.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading THE SIMPLE RIGHT An important case in a neighbouring county called Lewis Rand from home, and kept him an April week in the court room or in a small town's untidy tavern.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading THE SIMPLE RIGHT An important case in a neighbouring county called Lewis Rand from home, and kept him an April week in the court room or in a small town's untidy tavern.
deferredverbUS /dɪˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “defer” — hold back to a later time
From this reading It was his habit, known and deferred to, never to accept at such times the hospitality sure to be pressed upon him.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading As for Lewis Rand and the next election--if he wanted to be Governor of Virginia, men who heard him in the court room were not the ones to say him nay!
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading A great lawyer was like a great general--headquarters on the field.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for Lewis Rand and the next election--if he wanted to be Governor of Virginia, men who heard him in the court room were not the ones to say him nay!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE SIMPLE RIGHT An important case in a neighbouring county called Lewis Rand from home, and kept him an April week in the court room or in a small town's untidy tavern.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading A great lawyer was like a great general--headquarters on the field.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The prominent men of his party urged him home with them, but accepted his refusal with a nod of understanding, and rode on strong in the conviction that a man so absorbed, so given over to watching and guarding his client's interests, was assuredly a man to be relied upon in any litigation.
the head of a state government
From this reading As for Lewis Rand and the next election--if he wanted to be Governor of Virginia, men who heard him in the court room were not the ones to say him nay!
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A great lawyer was like a great general--headquarters on the field.
guardingverbUS /ˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “guard” — to keep watch over
From this reading The prominent men of his party urged him home with them, but accepted his refusal with a nod of understanding, and rode on strong in the conviction that a man so absorbed, so given over to watching and guarding his client's interests, was assuredly a man to be relied upon in any litigation.
an established custom
From this reading It was his habit, known and deferred to, never to accept at such times the hospitality sure to be pressed upon him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for Lewis Rand and the next election--if he wanted to be Governor of Virginia, men who heard him in the court room were not the ones to say him nay!
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading A great lawyer was like a great general--headquarters on the field.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading As for Lewis Rand and the next election--if he wanted to be Governor of Virginia, men who heard him in the court room were not the ones to say him nay!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE SIMPLE RIGHT An important case in a neighbouring county called Lewis Rand from home, and kept him an April week in the court room or in a small town's untidy tavern.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was his habit, known and deferred to, never to accept at such times the hospitality sure to be pressed upon him.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE SIMPLE RIGHT An important case in a neighbouring county called Lewis Rand from home, and kept him an April week in the court room or in a small town's untidy tavern.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading It was his habit, known and deferred to, never to accept at such times the hospitality sure to be pressed upon him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As for Lewis Rand and the next election--if he wanted to be Governor of Virginia, men who heard him in the court room were not the ones to say him nay!
of great significance or value
From this reading THE SIMPLE RIGHT An important case in a neighbouring county called Lewis Rand from home, and kept him an April week in the court room or in a small town's untidy tavern.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SIMPLE RIGHT An important case in a neighbouring county called Lewis Rand from home, and kept him an April week in the court room or in a small town's untidy tavern.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The prominent men of his party urged him home with them, but accepted his refusal with a nod of understanding, and rode on strong in the conviction that a man so absorbed, so given over to watching and guarding his client's interests, was assuredly a man to be relied upon in any litigation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was his habit, known and deferred to, never to accept at such times the hospitality sure to be pressed upon him.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading THE SIMPLE RIGHT An important case in a neighbouring county called Lewis Rand from home, and kept him an April week in the court room or in a small town's untidy tavern.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It was his habit, known and deferred to, never to accept at such times the hospitality sure to be pressed upon him.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading A great lawyer was like a great general--headquarters on the field.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading THE SIMPLE RIGHT An important case in a neighbouring county called Lewis Rand from home, and kept him an April week in the court room or in a small town's untidy tavern.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A great lawyer was like a great general--headquarters on the field.
litigationnounUS /ˌlɪtəˈɡeɪʃən/
a legal proceeding in a court; a judicial contest to determine and enforce legal rights
From this reading The prominent men of his party urged him home with them, but accepted his refusal with a nod of understanding, and rode on strong in the conviction that a man so absorbed, so given over to watching and guarding his client's interests, was assuredly a man to be relied upon in any litigation.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The prominent men of his party urged him home with them, but accepted his refusal with a nod of understanding, and rode on strong in the conviction that a man so absorbed, so given over to watching and guarding his client's interests, was assuredly a man to be relied upon in any litigation.
the force of workers available
From this reading The prominent men of his party urged him home with them, but accepted his refusal with a nod of understanding, and rode on strong in the conviction that a man so absorbed, so given over to watching and guarding his client's interests, was assuredly a man to be relied upon in any litigation.
an old word for “no”
From this reading As for Lewis Rand and the next election--if he wanted to be Governor of Virginia, men who heard him in the court room were not the ones to say him nay!
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading THE SIMPLE RIGHT An important case in a neighbouring county called Lewis Rand from home, and kept him an April week in the court room or in a small town's untidy tavern.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It was his habit, known and deferred to, never to accept at such times the hospitality sure to be pressed upon him.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading As for Lewis Rand and the next election--if he wanted to be Governor of Virginia, men who heard him in the court room were not the ones to say him nay!
nodverbUS /nɑːd/
express or signify by nodding
From this reading The prominent men of his party urged him home with them, but accepted his refusal with a nod of understanding, and rode on strong in the conviction that a man so absorbed, so given over to watching and guarding his client's interests, was assuredly a man to be relied upon in any litigation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As for Lewis Rand and the next election--if he wanted to be Governor of Virginia, men who heard him in the court room were not the ones to say him nay!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The prominent men of his party urged him home with them, but accepted his refusal with a nod of understanding, and rode on strong in the conviction that a man so absorbed, so given over to watching and guarding his client's interests, was assuredly a man to be relied upon in any litigation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The prominent men of his party urged him home with them, but accepted his refusal with a nod of understanding, and rode on strong in the conviction that a man so absorbed, so given over to watching and guarding his client's interests, was assuredly a man to be relied upon in any litigation.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As for Lewis Rand and the next election--if he wanted to be Governor of Virginia, men who heard him in the court room were not the ones to say him nay!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE SIMPLE RIGHT An important case in a neighbouring county called Lewis Rand from home, and kept him an April week in the court room or in a small town's untidy tavern.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The prominent men of his party urged him home with them, but accepted his refusal with a nod of understanding, and rode on strong in the conviction that a man so absorbed, so given over to watching and guarding his client's interests, was assuredly a man to be relied upon in any litigation.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The prominent men of his party urged him home with them, but accepted his refusal with a nod of understanding, and rode on strong in the conviction that a man so absorbed, so given over to watching and guarding his client's interests, was assuredly a man to be relied upon in any litigation.
compacted by ironing
From this reading It was his habit, known and deferred to, never to accept at such times the hospitality sure to be pressed upon him.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading The prominent men of his party urged him home with them, but accepted his refusal with a nod of understanding, and rode on strong in the conviction that a man so absorbed, so given over to watching and guarding his client's interests, was assuredly a man to be relied upon in any litigation.
RandnounUS /rænd/
the basic unit of money in South Africa; equal to 100 cents
From this reading THE SIMPLE RIGHT An important case in a neighbouring county called Lewis Rand from home, and kept him an April week in the court room or in a small town's untidy tavern.
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading The prominent men of his party urged him home with them, but accepted his refusal with a nod of understanding, and rode on strong in the conviction that a man so absorbed, so given over to watching and guarding his client's interests, was assuredly a man to be relied upon in any litigation.
reliedverbUS /rɪˈlaɪd/
inflected form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in
From this reading The prominent men of his party urged him home with them, but accepted his refusal with a nod of understanding, and rode on strong in the conviction that a man so absorbed, so given over to watching and guarding his client's interests, was assuredly a man to be relied upon in any litigation.
precisely, exactly
From this reading THE SIMPLE RIGHT An important case in a neighbouring county called Lewis Rand from home, and kept him an April week in the court room or in a small town's untidy tavern.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The prominent men of his party urged him home with them, but accepted his refusal with a nod of understanding, and rode on strong in the conviction that a man so absorbed, so given over to watching and guarding his client's interests, was assuredly a man to be relied upon in any litigation.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE SIMPLE RIGHT An important case in a neighbouring county called Lewis Rand from home, and kept him an April week in the court room or in a small town's untidy tavern.
express in words
From this reading As for Lewis Rand and the next election--if he wanted to be Governor of Virginia, men who heard him in the court room were not the ones to say him nay!
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading THE SIMPLE RIGHT An important case in a neighbouring county called Lewis Rand from home, and kept him an April week in the court room or in a small town's untidy tavern.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE SIMPLE RIGHT An important case in a neighbouring county called Lewis Rand from home, and kept him an April week in the court room or in a small town's untidy tavern.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The prominent men of his party urged him home with them, but accepted his refusal with a nod of understanding, and rode on strong in the conviction that a man so absorbed, so given over to watching and guarding his client's interests, was assuredly a man to be relied upon in any litigation.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The prominent men of his party urged him home with them, but accepted his refusal with a nod of understanding, and rode on strong in the conviction that a man so absorbed, so given over to watching and guarding his client's interests, was assuredly a man to be relied upon in any litigation.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was his habit, known and deferred to, never to accept at such times the hospitality sure to be pressed upon him.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading It was his habit, known and deferred to, never to accept at such times the hospitality sure to be pressed upon him.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading THE SIMPLE RIGHT An important case in a neighbouring county called Lewis Rand from home, and kept him an April week in the court room or in a small town's untidy tavern.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The prominent men of his party urged him home with them, but accepted his refusal with a nod of understanding, and rode on strong in the conviction that a man so absorbed, so given over to watching and guarding his client's interests, was assuredly a man to be relied upon in any litigation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SIMPLE RIGHT An important case in a neighbouring county called Lewis Rand from home, and kept him an April week in the court room or in a small town's untidy tavern.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The prominent men of his party urged him home with them, but accepted his refusal with a nod of understanding, and rode on strong in the conviction that a man so absorbed, so given over to watching and guarding his client's interests, was assuredly a man to be relied upon in any litigation.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading It was his habit, known and deferred to, never to accept at such times the hospitality sure to be pressed upon him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was his habit, known and deferred to, never to accept at such times the hospitality sure to be pressed upon him.
town'snounUS /taʊnz/
possessive form of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THE SIMPLE RIGHT An important case in a neighbouring county called Lewis Rand from home, and kept him an April week in the court room or in a small town's untidy tavern.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading The prominent men of his party urged him home with them, but accepted his refusal with a nod of understanding, and rode on strong in the conviction that a man so absorbed, so given over to watching and guarding his client's interests, was assuredly a man to be relied upon in any litigation.
untidyadjectiveUS /ənˈtaɪdi/
not neat and tidy
From this reading THE SIMPLE RIGHT An important case in a neighbouring county called Lewis Rand from home, and kept him an April week in the court room or in a small town's untidy tavern.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was his habit, known and deferred to, never to accept at such times the hospitality sure to be pressed upon him.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading The prominent men of his party urged him home with them, but accepted his refusal with a nod of understanding, and rode on strong in the conviction that a man so absorbed, so given over to watching and guarding his client's interests, was assuredly a man to be relied upon in any litigation.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading As for Lewis Rand and the next election--if he wanted to be Governor of Virginia, men who heard him in the court room were not the ones to say him nay!
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading As for Lewis Rand and the next election--if he wanted to be Governor of Virginia, men who heard him in the court room were not the ones to say him nay!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was his habit, known and deferred to, never to accept at such times the hospitality sure to be pressed upon him.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The prominent men of his party urged him home with them, but accepted his refusal with a nod of understanding, and rode on strong in the conviction that a man so absorbed, so given over to watching and guarding his client's interests, was assuredly a man to be relied upon in any litigation.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE SIMPLE RIGHT An important case in a neighbouring county called Lewis Rand from home, and kept him an April week in the court room or in a small town's untidy tavern.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As for Lewis Rand and the next election--if he wanted to be Governor of Virginia, men who heard him in the court room were not the ones to say him nay!
which person or people
From this reading As for Lewis Rand and the next election--if he wanted to be Governor of Virginia, men who heard him in the court room were not the ones to say him nay!
in the company of; together with
From this reading The prominent men of his party urged him home with them, but accepted his refusal with a nod of understanding, and rode on strong in the conviction that a man so absorbed, so given over to watching and guarding his client's interests, was assuredly a man to be relied upon in any litigation.
