used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN OLD SOLDIER Now Mr. Jellicorse had been taking a careful view of everything.
adversarynounUS /ˈædvərseri/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading He felt himself bound to his present clients, and could not even dream of deserting them; but still there are many things that may be done to conciliate the adversary of one's friend, without being false to the friend himself.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading And some of these already were occurring to the lawyer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OLD SOLDIER Now Mr. Jellicorse had been taking a careful view of everything.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He wished to be certain of placing himself both on the righteous side and the right one; and in such a case this was not to be done without much circumspection.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was true that no adversary had as yet appeared, nor even shown token of existence; but some little sign of complication had arisen, and one serious fact was come to light.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He felt himself bound to his present clients, and could not even dream of deserting them; but still there are many things that may be done to conciliate the adversary of one's friend, without being false to the friend himself.
arisenverbUS /ərˈɪzən/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading It was true that no adversary had as yet appeared, nor even shown token of existence; but some little sign of complication had arisen, and one serious fact was come to light.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was true that no adversary had as yet appeared, nor even shown token of existence; but some little sign of complication had arisen, and one serious fact was come to light.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He wished to be certain of placing himself both on the righteous side and the right one; and in such a case this was not to be done without much circumspection.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading AN OLD SOLDIER Now Mr. Jellicorse had been taking a careful view of everything.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He felt himself bound to his present clients, and could not even dream of deserting them; but still there are many things that may be done to conciliate the adversary of one's friend, without being false to the friend himself.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He wished to be certain of placing himself both on the righteous side and the right one; and in such a case this was not to be done without much circumspection.
confined by bonds
From this reading He felt himself bound to his present clients, and could not even dream of deserting them; but still there are many things that may be done to conciliate the adversary of one's friend, without being false to the friend himself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He felt himself bound to his present clients, and could not even dream of deserting them; but still there are many things that may be done to conciliate the adversary of one's friend, without being false to the friend himself.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading AN OLD SOLDIER Now Mr. Jellicorse had been taking a careful view of everything.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He wished to be certain of placing himself both on the righteous side and the right one; and in such a case this was not to be done without much circumspection.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He wished to be certain of placing himself both on the righteous side and the right one; and in such a case this was not to be done without much circumspection.
circumspectionnounUS /ˌsɜːrkəmˈspekʃən/
knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
From this reading He wished to be certain of placing himself both on the righteous side and the right one; and in such a case this was not to be done without much circumspection.
clientsnounUS /ˈklaɪənts/
plural of “client” — a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading He felt himself bound to his present clients, and could not even dream of deserting them; but still there are many things that may be done to conciliate the adversary of one's friend, without being false to the friend himself.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was true that no adversary had as yet appeared, nor even shown token of existence; but some little sign of complication had arisen, and one serious fact was come to light.
complicationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act or process of complicating
From this reading It was true that no adversary had as yet appeared, nor even shown token of existence; but some little sign of complication had arisen, and one serious fact was come to light.
conciliateverb
cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
From this reading He felt himself bound to his present clients, and could not even dream of deserting them; but still there are many things that may be done to conciliate the adversary of one's friend, without being false to the friend himself.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He felt himself bound to his present clients, and could not even dream of deserting them; but still there are many things that may be done to conciliate the adversary of one's friend, without being false to the friend himself.
desertingverbUS /ˈdezərtɪŋ/
-ing form of “desert” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading He felt himself bound to his present clients, and could not even dream of deserting them; but still there are many things that may be done to conciliate the adversary of one's friend, without being false to the friend himself.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He wished to be certain of placing himself both on the righteous side and the right one; and in such a case this was not to be done without much circumspection.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading He felt himself bound to his present clients, and could not even dream of deserting them; but still there are many things that may be done to conciliate the adversary of one's friend, without being false to the friend himself.
divisible by two
From this reading He felt himself bound to his present clients, and could not even dream of deserting them; but still there are many things that may be done to conciliate the adversary of one's friend, without being false to the friend himself.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading AN OLD SOLDIER Now Mr. Jellicorse had been taking a careful view of everything.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading It was true that no adversary had as yet appeared, nor even shown token of existence; but some little sign of complication had arisen, and one serious fact was come to light.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It was true that no adversary had as yet appeared, nor even shown token of existence; but some little sign of complication had arisen, and one serious fact was come to light.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading He felt himself bound to his present clients, and could not even dream of deserting them; but still there are many things that may be done to conciliate the adversary of one's friend, without being false to the friend himself.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt himself bound to his present clients, and could not even dream of deserting them; but still there are many things that may be done to conciliate the adversary of one's friend, without being false to the friend himself.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He felt himself bound to his present clients, and could not even dream of deserting them; but still there are many things that may be done to conciliate the adversary of one's friend, without being false to the friend himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN OLD SOLDIER Now Mr. Jellicorse had been taking a careful view of everything.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wished to be certain of placing himself both on the righteous side and the right one; and in such a case this was not to be done without much circumspection.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He wished to be certain of placing himself both on the righteous side and the right one; and in such a case this was not to be done without much circumspection.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He felt himself bound to his present clients, and could not even dream of deserting them; but still there are many things that may be done to conciliate the adversary of one's friend, without being false to the friend himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He wished to be certain of placing himself both on the righteous side and the right one; and in such a case this was not to be done without much circumspection.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was true that no adversary had as yet appeared, nor even shown token of existence; but some little sign of complication had arisen, and one serious fact was come to light.
Jellicorse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN OLD SOLDIER Now Mr. Jellicorse had been taking a careful view of everything.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading And some of these already were occurring to the lawyer.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was true that no adversary had as yet appeared, nor even shown token of existence; but some little sign of complication had arisen, and one serious fact was come to light.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was true that no adversary had as yet appeared, nor even shown token of existence; but some little sign of complication had arisen, and one serious fact was come to light.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He felt himself bound to his present clients, and could not even dream of deserting them; but still there are many things that may be done to conciliate the adversary of one's friend, without being false to the friend himself.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He felt himself bound to his present clients, and could not even dream of deserting them; but still there are many things that may be done to conciliate the adversary of one's friend, without being false to the friend himself.
a form of address for a man
From this reading AN OLD SOLDIER Now Mr. Jellicorse had been taking a careful view of everything.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He wished to be certain of placing himself both on the righteous side and the right one; and in such a case this was not to be done without much circumspection.
not any; not one
From this reading It was true that no adversary had as yet appeared, nor even shown token of existence; but some little sign of complication had arisen, and one serious fact was come to light.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading It was true that no adversary had as yet appeared, nor even shown token of existence; but some little sign of complication had arisen, and one serious fact was come to light.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He wished to be certain of placing himself both on the righteous side and the right one; and in such a case this was not to be done without much circumspection.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading AN OLD SOLDIER Now Mr. Jellicorse had been taking a careful view of everything.
occurringverbUS /əˈkɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading And some of these already were occurring to the lawyer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN OLD SOLDIER Now Mr. Jellicorse had been taking a careful view of everything.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading AN OLD SOLDIER Now Mr. Jellicorse had been taking a careful view of everything.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He wished to be certain of placing himself both on the righteous side and the right one; and in such a case this was not to be done without much circumspection.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He wished to be certain of placing himself both on the righteous side and the right one; and in such a case this was not to be done without much circumspection.
one's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt himself bound to his present clients, and could not even dream of deserting them; but still there are many things that may be done to conciliate the adversary of one's friend, without being false to the friend himself.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He wished to be certain of placing himself both on the righteous side and the right one; and in such a case this was not to be done without much circumspection.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He felt himself bound to his present clients, and could not even dream of deserting them; but still there are many things that may be done to conciliate the adversary of one's friend, without being false to the friend himself.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He wished to be certain of placing himself both on the righteous side and the right one; and in such a case this was not to be done without much circumspection.
righteousadjectiveUS /ˈraɪtʃəs/
characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice
From this reading He wished to be certain of placing himself both on the righteous side and the right one; and in such a case this was not to be done without much circumspection.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading It was true that no adversary had as yet appeared, nor even shown token of existence; but some little sign of complication had arisen, and one serious fact was come to light.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was true that no adversary had as yet appeared, nor even shown token of existence; but some little sign of complication had arisen, and one serious fact was come to light.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He wished to be certain of placing himself both on the righteous side and the right one; and in such a case this was not to be done without much circumspection.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading It was true that no adversary had as yet appeared, nor even shown token of existence; but some little sign of complication had arisen, and one serious fact was come to light.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading AN OLD SOLDIER Now Mr. Jellicorse had been taking a careful view of everything.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading And some of these already were occurring to the lawyer.
not in physical motion
From this reading He felt himself bound to his present clients, and could not even dream of deserting them; but still there are many things that may be done to conciliate the adversary of one's friend, without being false to the friend himself.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He wished to be certain of placing himself both on the righteous side and the right one; and in such a case this was not to be done without much circumspection.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading AN OLD SOLDIER Now Mr. Jellicorse had been taking a careful view of everything.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He felt himself bound to his present clients, and could not even dream of deserting them; but still there are many things that may be done to conciliate the adversary of one's friend, without being false to the friend himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He wished to be certain of placing himself both on the righteous side and the right one; and in such a case this was not to be done without much circumspection.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He felt himself bound to his present clients, and could not even dream of deserting them; but still there are many things that may be done to conciliate the adversary of one's friend, without being false to the friend himself.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He felt himself bound to his present clients, and could not even dream of deserting them; but still there are many things that may be done to conciliate the adversary of one's friend, without being false to the friend himself.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading And some of these already were occurring to the lawyer.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He felt himself bound to his present clients, and could not even dream of deserting them; but still there are many things that may be done to conciliate the adversary of one's friend, without being false to the friend himself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He wished to be certain of placing himself both on the righteous side and the right one; and in such a case this was not to be done without much circumspection.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He wished to be certain of placing himself both on the righteous side and the right one; and in such a case this was not to be done without much circumspection.
tokennounUS /ˈtoʊkən/
an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading It was true that no adversary had as yet appeared, nor even shown token of existence; but some little sign of complication had arisen, and one serious fact was come to light.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It was true that no adversary had as yet appeared, nor even shown token of existence; but some little sign of complication had arisen, and one serious fact was come to light.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading AN OLD SOLDIER Now Mr. Jellicorse had been taking a careful view of everything.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He wished to be certain of placing himself both on the righteous side and the right one; and in such a case this was not to be done without much circumspection.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And some of these already were occurring to the lawyer.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He wished to be certain of placing himself both on the righteous side and the right one; and in such a case this was not to be done without much circumspection.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He wished to be certain of placing himself both on the righteous side and the right one; and in such a case this was not to be done without much circumspection.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was true that no adversary had as yet appeared, nor even shown token of existence; but some little sign of complication had arisen, and one serious fact was come to light.
