used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the Court re-assembled, however, a change in the moral temperature had evidently taken place.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading So soon as the room was reduced to order, Mr. Mainwaring arose, and, addressing Judge Anstice, begged to be permitted to substantiate his statements of the morning through one witness only.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading John Mainwaring entered with a certain assured step, and with almost a smile upon his sombre countenance.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading The audience, quick to notice the bent of any straw in this stream of sensationalism, became at once aware of the slight increase of definite self-possession in Mr. Mainwaring's bearing, and whispered amongst themselves that the young lawyer had "caught on" to something new since his speech of the morning, and was looking mighty pleased and smiling over it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading John Mainwaring entered with a certain assured step, and with almost a smile upon his sombre countenance.
Anstice
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From this reading So soon as the room was reduced to order, Mr. Mainwaring arose, and, addressing Judge Anstice, begged to be permitted to substantiate his statements of the morning through one witness only.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The audience, quick to notice the bent of any straw in this stream of sensationalism, became at once aware of the slight increase of definite self-possession in Mr. Mainwaring's bearing, and whispered amongst themselves that the young lawyer had "caught on" to something new since his speech of the morning, and was looking mighty pleased and smiling over it.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading So soon as the room was reduced to order, Mr. Mainwaring arose, and, addressing Judge Anstice, begged to be permitted to substantiate his statements of the morning through one witness only.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So soon as the room was reduced to order, Mr. Mainwaring arose, and, addressing Judge Anstice, begged to be permitted to substantiate his statements of the morning through one witness only.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading John Mainwaring entered with a certain assured step, and with almost a smile upon his sombre countenance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The audience, quick to notice the bent of any straw in this stream of sensationalism, became at once aware of the slight increase of definite self-possession in Mr. Mainwaring's bearing, and whispered amongst themselves that the young lawyer had "caught on" to something new since his speech of the morning, and was looking mighty pleased and smiling over it.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading The audience, quick to notice the bent of any straw in this stream of sensationalism, became at once aware of the slight increase of definite self-possession in Mr. Mainwaring's bearing, and whispered amongst themselves that the young lawyer had "caught on" to something new since his speech of the morning, and was looking mighty pleased and smiling over it.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading The audience, quick to notice the bent of any straw in this stream of sensationalism, became at once aware of the slight increase of definite self-possession in Mr. Mainwaring's bearing, and whispered amongst themselves that the young lawyer had "caught on" to something new since his speech of the morning, and was looking mighty pleased and smiling over it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading So soon as the room was reduced to order, Mr. Mainwaring arose, and, addressing Judge Anstice, begged to be permitted to substantiate his statements of the morning through one witness only.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading The audience, quick to notice the bent of any straw in this stream of sensationalism, became at once aware of the slight increase of definite self-possession in Mr. Mainwaring's bearing, and whispered amongst themselves that the young lawyer had "caught on" to something new since his speech of the morning, and was looking mighty pleased and smiling over it.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The audience, quick to notice the bent of any straw in this stream of sensationalism, became at once aware of the slight increase of definite self-possession in Mr. Mainwaring's bearing, and whispered amongst themselves that the young lawyer had "caught on" to something new since his speech of the morning, and was looking mighty pleased and smiling over it.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading So soon as the room was reduced to order, Mr. Mainwaring arose, and, addressing Judge Anstice, begged to be permitted to substantiate his statements of the morning through one witness only.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading The audience, quick to notice the bent of any straw in this stream of sensationalism, became at once aware of the slight increase of definite self-possession in Mr. Mainwaring's bearing, and whispered amongst themselves that the young lawyer had "caught on" to something new since his speech of the morning, and was looking mighty pleased and smiling over it.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The audience, quick to notice the bent of any straw in this stream of sensationalism, became at once aware of the slight increase of definite self-possession in Mr. Mainwaring's bearing, and whispered amongst themselves that the young lawyer had "caught on" to something new since his speech of the morning, and was looking mighty pleased and smiling over it.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading John Mainwaring entered with a certain assured step, and with almost a smile upon his sombre countenance.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading When the Court re-assembled, however, a change in the moral temperature had evidently taken place.
CHECKMATEnounUS /ˈtʃekmeɪt/
complete victory
From this reading CHECKMATE.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading John Mainwaring entered with a certain assured step, and with almost a smile upon his sombre countenance.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading When the Court re-assembled, however, a change in the moral temperature had evidently taken place.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading The audience, quick to notice the bent of any straw in this stream of sensationalism, became at once aware of the slight increase of definite self-possession in Mr. Mainwaring's bearing, and whispered amongst themselves that the young lawyer had "caught on" to something new since his speech of the morning, and was looking mighty pleased and smiling over it.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading John Mainwaring entered with a certain assured step, and with almost a smile upon his sombre countenance.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading When the Court re-assembled, however, a change in the moral temperature had evidently taken place.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the Court re-assembled, however, a change in the moral temperature had evidently taken place.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading John Mainwaring entered with a certain assured step, and with almost a smile upon his sombre countenance.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading When the Court re-assembled, however, a change in the moral temperature had evidently taken place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the Court re-assembled, however, a change in the moral temperature had evidently taken place.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading The audience, quick to notice the bent of any straw in this stream of sensationalism, became at once aware of the slight increase of definite self-possession in Mr. Mainwaring's bearing, and whispered amongst themselves that the young lawyer had "caught on" to something new since his speech of the morning, and was looking mighty pleased and smiling over it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The audience, quick to notice the bent of any straw in this stream of sensationalism, became at once aware of the slight increase of definite self-possession in Mr. Mainwaring's bearing, and whispered amongst themselves that the young lawyer had "caught on" to something new since his speech of the morning, and was looking mighty pleased and smiling over it.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Mainwaring entered with a certain assured step, and with almost a smile upon his sombre countenance.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading So soon as the room was reduced to order, Mr. Mainwaring arose, and, addressing Judge Anstice, begged to be permitted to substantiate his statements of the morning through one witness only.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The audience, quick to notice the bent of any straw in this stream of sensationalism, became at once aware of the slight increase of definite self-possession in Mr. Mainwaring's bearing, and whispered amongst themselves that the young lawyer had "caught on" to something new since his speech of the morning, and was looking mighty pleased and smiling over it.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The audience, quick to notice the bent of any straw in this stream of sensationalism, became at once aware of the slight increase of definite self-possession in Mr. Mainwaring's bearing, and whispered amongst themselves that the young lawyer had "caught on" to something new since his speech of the morning, and was looking mighty pleased and smiling over it.
Mainwaring
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From this reading John Mainwaring entered with a certain assured step, and with almost a smile upon his sombre countenance.
Mainwaring's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The audience, quick to notice the bent of any straw in this stream of sensationalism, became at once aware of the slight increase of definite self-possession in Mr. Mainwaring's bearing, and whispered amongst themselves that the young lawyer had "caught on" to something new since his speech of the morning, and was looking mighty pleased and smiling over it.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading The audience, quick to notice the bent of any straw in this stream of sensationalism, became at once aware of the slight increase of definite self-possession in Mr. Mainwaring's bearing, and whispered amongst themselves that the young lawyer had "caught on" to something new since his speech of the morning, and was looking mighty pleased and smiling over it.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading When the Court re-assembled, however, a change in the moral temperature had evidently taken place.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The audience, quick to notice the bent of any straw in this stream of sensationalism, became at once aware of the slight increase of definite self-possession in Mr. Mainwaring's bearing, and whispered amongst themselves that the young lawyer had "caught on" to something new since his speech of the morning, and was looking mighty pleased and smiling over it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The audience, quick to notice the bent of any straw in this stream of sensationalism, became at once aware of the slight increase of definite self-possession in Mr. Mainwaring's bearing, and whispered amongst themselves that the young lawyer had "caught on" to something new since his speech of the morning, and was looking mighty pleased and smiling over it.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The audience, quick to notice the bent of any straw in this stream of sensationalism, became at once aware of the slight increase of definite self-possession in Mr. Mainwaring's bearing, and whispered amongst themselves that the young lawyer had "caught on" to something new since his speech of the morning, and was looking mighty pleased and smiling over it.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading The audience, quick to notice the bent of any straw in this stream of sensationalism, became at once aware of the slight increase of definite self-possession in Mr. Mainwaring's bearing, and whispered amongst themselves that the young lawyer had "caught on" to something new since his speech of the morning, and was looking mighty pleased and smiling over it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The audience, quick to notice the bent of any straw in this stream of sensationalism, became at once aware of the slight increase of definite self-possession in Mr. Mainwaring's bearing, and whispered amongst themselves that the young lawyer had "caught on" to something new since his speech of the morning, and was looking mighty pleased and smiling over it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The audience, quick to notice the bent of any straw in this stream of sensationalism, became at once aware of the slight increase of definite self-possession in Mr. Mainwaring's bearing, and whispered amongst themselves that the young lawyer had "caught on" to something new since his speech of the morning, and was looking mighty pleased and smiling over it.
on one occasion
From this reading The audience, quick to notice the bent of any straw in this stream of sensationalism, became at once aware of the slight increase of definite self-possession in Mr. Mainwaring's bearing, and whispered amongst themselves that the young lawyer had "caught on" to something new since his speech of the morning, and was looking mighty pleased and smiling over it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading So soon as the room was reduced to order, Mr. Mainwaring arose, and, addressing Judge Anstice, begged to be permitted to substantiate his statements of the morning through one witness only.
and nothing more
From this reading So soon as the room was reduced to order, Mr. Mainwaring arose, and, addressing Judge Anstice, begged to be permitted to substantiate his statements of the morning through one witness only.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading So soon as the room was reduced to order, Mr. Mainwaring arose, and, addressing Judge Anstice, begged to be permitted to substantiate his statements of the morning through one witness only.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The audience, quick to notice the bent of any straw in this stream of sensationalism, became at once aware of the slight increase of definite self-possession in Mr. Mainwaring's bearing, and whispered amongst themselves that the young lawyer had "caught on" to something new since his speech of the morning, and was looking mighty pleased and smiling over it.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading So soon as the room was reduced to order, Mr. Mainwaring arose, and, addressing Judge Anstice, begged to be permitted to substantiate his statements of the morning through one witness only.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading When the Court re-assembled, however, a change in the moral temperature had evidently taken place.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading The audience, quick to notice the bent of any straw in this stream of sensationalism, became at once aware of the slight increase of definite self-possession in Mr. Mainwaring's bearing, and whispered amongst themselves that the young lawyer had "caught on" to something new since his speech of the morning, and was looking mighty pleased and smiling over it.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading The audience, quick to notice the bent of any straw in this stream of sensationalism, became at once aware of the slight increase of definite self-possession in Mr. Mainwaring's bearing, and whispered amongst themselves that the young lawyer had "caught on" to something new since his speech of the morning, and was looking mighty pleased and smiling over it.
re-assembled
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From this reading When the Court re-assembled, however, a change in the moral temperature had evidently taken place.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading So soon as the room was reduced to order, Mr. Mainwaring arose, and, addressing Judge Anstice, begged to be permitted to substantiate his statements of the morning through one witness only.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading So soon as the room was reduced to order, Mr. Mainwaring arose, and, addressing Judge Anstice, begged to be permitted to substantiate his statements of the morning through one witness only.
self-possessionnoun
the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
From this reading The audience, quick to notice the bent of any straw in this stream of sensationalism, became at once aware of the slight increase of definite self-possession in Mr. Mainwaring's bearing, and whispered amongst themselves that the young lawyer had "caught on" to something new since his speech of the morning, and was looking mighty pleased and smiling over it.
sensationalismnounUS /senˈseɪʃənəlɪzəm/
subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes
From this reading The audience, quick to notice the bent of any straw in this stream of sensationalism, became at once aware of the slight increase of definite self-possession in Mr. Mainwaring's bearing, and whispered amongst themselves that the young lawyer had "caught on" to something new since his speech of the morning, and was looking mighty pleased and smiling over it.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The audience, quick to notice the bent of any straw in this stream of sensationalism, became at once aware of the slight increase of definite self-possession in Mr. Mainwaring's bearing, and whispered amongst themselves that the young lawyer had "caught on" to something new since his speech of the morning, and was looking mighty pleased and smiling over it.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading The audience, quick to notice the bent of any straw in this stream of sensationalism, became at once aware of the slight increase of definite self-possession in Mr. Mainwaring's bearing, and whispered amongst themselves that the young lawyer had "caught on" to something new since his speech of the morning, and was looking mighty pleased and smiling over it.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading John Mainwaring entered with a certain assured step, and with almost a smile upon his sombre countenance.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading The audience, quick to notice the bent of any straw in this stream of sensationalism, became at once aware of the slight increase of definite self-possession in Mr. Mainwaring's bearing, and whispered amongst themselves that the young lawyer had "caught on" to something new since his speech of the morning, and was looking mighty pleased and smiling over it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So soon as the room was reduced to order, Mr. Mainwaring arose, and, addressing Judge Anstice, begged to be permitted to substantiate his statements of the morning through one witness only.
sombreadjective
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading John Mainwaring entered with a certain assured step, and with almost a smile upon his sombre countenance.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The audience, quick to notice the bent of any straw in this stream of sensationalism, became at once aware of the slight increase of definite self-possession in Mr. Mainwaring's bearing, and whispered amongst themselves that the young lawyer had "caught on" to something new since his speech of the morning, and was looking mighty pleased and smiling over it.
in the near future
From this reading So soon as the room was reduced to order, Mr. Mainwaring arose, and, addressing Judge Anstice, begged to be permitted to substantiate his statements of the morning through one witness only.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading The audience, quick to notice the bent of any straw in this stream of sensationalism, became at once aware of the slight increase of definite self-possession in Mr. Mainwaring's bearing, and whispered amongst themselves that the young lawyer had "caught on" to something new since his speech of the morning, and was looking mighty pleased and smiling over it.
statementsnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading So soon as the room was reduced to order, Mr. Mainwaring arose, and, addressing Judge Anstice, begged to be permitted to substantiate his statements of the morning through one witness only.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading John Mainwaring entered with a certain assured step, and with almost a smile upon his sombre countenance.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading The audience, quick to notice the bent of any straw in this stream of sensationalism, became at once aware of the slight increase of definite self-possession in Mr. Mainwaring's bearing, and whispered amongst themselves that the young lawyer had "caught on" to something new since his speech of the morning, and was looking mighty pleased and smiling over it.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading The audience, quick to notice the bent of any straw in this stream of sensationalism, became at once aware of the slight increase of definite self-possession in Mr. Mainwaring's bearing, and whispered amongst themselves that the young lawyer had "caught on" to something new since his speech of the morning, and was looking mighty pleased and smiling over it.
substantiateverbUS /səbˈstæntʃieɪt/
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading So soon as the room was reduced to order, Mr. Mainwaring arose, and, addressing Judge Anstice, begged to be permitted to substantiate his statements of the morning through one witness only.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading When the Court re-assembled, however, a change in the moral temperature had evidently taken place.
temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading When the Court re-assembled, however, a change in the moral temperature had evidently taken place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The audience, quick to notice the bent of any straw in this stream of sensationalism, became at once aware of the slight increase of definite self-possession in Mr. Mainwaring's bearing, and whispered amongst themselves that the young lawyer had "caught on" to something new since his speech of the morning, and was looking mighty pleased and smiling over it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the Court re-assembled, however, a change in the moral temperature had evidently taken place.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The audience, quick to notice the bent of any straw in this stream of sensationalism, became at once aware of the slight increase of definite self-possession in Mr. Mainwaring's bearing, and whispered amongst themselves that the young lawyer had "caught on" to something new since his speech of the morning, and was looking mighty pleased and smiling over it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The audience, quick to notice the bent of any straw in this stream of sensationalism, became at once aware of the slight increase of definite self-possession in Mr. Mainwaring's bearing, and whispered amongst themselves that the young lawyer had "caught on" to something new since his speech of the morning, and was looking mighty pleased and smiling over it.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading So soon as the room was reduced to order, Mr. Mainwaring arose, and, addressing Judge Anstice, begged to be permitted to substantiate his statements of the morning through one witness only.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The audience, quick to notice the bent of any straw in this stream of sensationalism, became at once aware of the slight increase of definite self-possession in Mr. Mainwaring's bearing, and whispered amongst themselves that the young lawyer had "caught on" to something new since his speech of the morning, and was looking mighty pleased and smiling over it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading John Mainwaring entered with a certain assured step, and with almost a smile upon his sombre countenance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The audience, quick to notice the bent of any straw in this stream of sensationalism, became at once aware of the slight increase of definite self-possession in Mr. Mainwaring's bearing, and whispered amongst themselves that the young lawyer had "caught on" to something new since his speech of the morning, and was looking mighty pleased and smiling over it.
at the time that
From this reading When the Court re-assembled, however, a change in the moral temperature had evidently taken place.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading The audience, quick to notice the bent of any straw in this stream of sensationalism, became at once aware of the slight increase of definite self-possession in Mr. Mainwaring's bearing, and whispered amongst themselves that the young lawyer had "caught on" to something new since his speech of the morning, and was looking mighty pleased and smiling over it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading John Mainwaring entered with a certain assured step, and with almost a smile upon his sombre countenance.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading So soon as the room was reduced to order, Mr. Mainwaring arose, and, addressing Judge Anstice, begged to be permitted to substantiate his statements of the morning through one witness only.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The audience, quick to notice the bent of any straw in this stream of sensationalism, became at once aware of the slight increase of definite self-possession in Mr. Mainwaring's bearing, and whispered amongst themselves that the young lawyer had "caught on" to something new since his speech of the morning, and was looking mighty pleased and smiling over it.
