used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "But we are making a strange case of it."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
(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 He was perplexed, and very properly claimed the right, as counsel, to know all the facts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was perplexed, and very properly claimed the right, as counsel, to know all the facts.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "But we are making a strange case of it."
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was perplexed, and very properly claimed the right, as counsel, to know all the facts.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading The squire bestowed one of his pleasant smiles upon the case, for he was one of those sweet-tempered men who never frown, even when they are vexed.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But we are making a strange case of it."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN CHINKS IS INDIFFERENT.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "But we are making a strange case of it."
CHINKSnounUS /tʃɪŋks/
plural of “chink” — (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent
From this reading CAPTAIN CHINKS IS INDIFFERENT.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading He was perplexed, and very properly claimed the right, as counsel, to know all the facts.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading He was perplexed, and very properly claimed the right, as counsel, to know all the facts.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
don't
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From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
divisible by two
From this reading The squire bestowed one of his pleasant smiles upon the case, for he was one of those sweet-tempered men who never frown, even when they are vexed.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He was perplexed, and very properly claimed the right, as counsel, to know all the facts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The squire bestowed one of his pleasant smiles upon the case, for he was one of those sweet-tempered men who never frown, even when they are vexed.
frownverbUS /fraʊn/
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading The squire bestowed one of his pleasant smiles upon the case, for he was one of those sweet-tempered men who never frown, even when they are vexed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The squire bestowed one of his pleasant smiles upon the case, for he was one of those sweet-tempered men who never frown, even when they are vexed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The squire bestowed one of his pleasant smiles upon the case, for he was one of those sweet-tempered men who never frown, even when they are vexed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading CAPTAIN CHINKS IS INDIFFERENT.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CAPTAIN CHINKS IS INDIFFERENT.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But we are making a strange case of it."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "But we are making a strange case of it."
the force of workers available
From this reading The squire bestowed one of his pleasant smiles upon the case, for he was one of those sweet-tempered men who never frown, even when they are vexed.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The squire bestowed one of his pleasant smiles upon the case, for he was one of those sweet-tempered men who never frown, even when they are vexed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The squire bestowed one of his pleasant smiles upon the case, for he was one of those sweet-tempered men who never frown, even when they are vexed.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading He was perplexed, and very properly claimed the right, as counsel, to know all the facts.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The squire bestowed one of his pleasant smiles upon the case, for he was one of those sweet-tempered men who never frown, even when they are vexed.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading He was perplexed, and very properly claimed the right, as counsel, to know all the facts.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He was perplexed, and very properly claimed the right, as counsel, to know all the facts.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
Simonton
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From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading The squire bestowed one of his pleasant smiles upon the case, for he was one of those sweet-tempered men who never frown, even when they are vexed.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading "But we are making a strange case of it."
sweet-tempered
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From this reading The squire bestowed one of his pleasant smiles upon the case, for he was one of those sweet-tempered men who never frown, even when they are vexed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The squire bestowed one of his pleasant smiles upon the case, for he was one of those sweet-tempered men who never frown, even when they are vexed.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The squire bestowed one of his pleasant smiles upon the case, for he was one of those sweet-tempered men who never frown, even when they are vexed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was perplexed, and very properly claimed the right, as counsel, to know all the facts.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was perplexed, and very properly claimed the right, as counsel, to know all the facts.
vexedadjectiveUS /vekst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading The squire bestowed one of his pleasant smiles upon the case, for he was one of those sweet-tempered men who never frown, even when they are vexed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The squire bestowed one of his pleasant smiles upon the case, for he was one of those sweet-tempered men who never frown, even when they are vexed.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
at the time that
From this reading The squire bestowed one of his pleasant smiles upon the case, for he was one of those sweet-tempered men who never frown, even when they are vexed.
which person or people
From this reading The squire bestowed one of his pleasant smiles upon the case, for he was one of those sweet-tempered men who never frown, even when they are vexed.
