used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Ah, well! gentlemen, what do you say to that?” he remarked to the lawyers, in a sneering tone.
Ah
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From this reading “Ah, well! gentlemen, what do you say to that?” he remarked to the lawyers, in a sneering tone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The commissioners made no attempt to conceal their satisfaction, and M. de Sairmeuse, especially, evinced an indecent joy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The commissioners made no attempt to conceal their satisfaction, and M. de Sairmeuse, especially, evinced an indecent joy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Say at once that you wish for still more overwhelming testimony,” interrupted the duke.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The commissioners made no attempt to conceal their satisfaction, and M. de Sairmeuse, especially, evinced an indecent joy.
client'snounUS /ˈklaɪənts/
possessive form of “client” — a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading The counsel for the defence were unable to conceal their discouragement; though they still endeavoured to question the validity of their client’s declaration.
commissionersnounUS /kəˈmɪʃənərz/
plural of “commissioner” — a government administrator
From this reading The commissioners made no attempt to conceal their satisfaction, and M. de Sairmeuse, especially, evinced an indecent joy.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading The commissioners made no attempt to conceal their satisfaction, and M. de Sairmeuse, especially, evinced an indecent joy.
conspiracynounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading He had said that he _suspected_ the conspiracy, not that he _knew_ of it, which was a very different thing.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading The counsel for the defence were unable to conceal their discouragement; though they still endeavoured to question the validity of their client’s declaration.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The commissioners made no attempt to conceal their satisfaction, and M. de Sairmeuse, especially, evinced an indecent joy.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading The counsel for the defence were unable to conceal their discouragement; though they still endeavoured to question the validity of their client’s declaration.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading The counsel for the defence were unable to conceal their discouragement; though they still endeavoured to question the validity of their client’s declaration.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading He had said that he _suspected_ the conspiracy, not that he _knew_ of it, which was a very different thing.
discouragementnounUS /dɪˈskɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading The counsel for the defence were unable to conceal their discouragement; though they still endeavoured to question the validity of their client’s declaration.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Ah, well! gentlemen, what do you say to that?” he remarked to the lawyers, in a sneering tone.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading “Say at once that you wish for still more overwhelming testimony,” interrupted the duke.
endeavoured
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From this reading The counsel for the defence were unable to conceal their discouragement; though they still endeavoured to question the validity of their client’s declaration.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The commissioners made no attempt to conceal their satisfaction, and M. de Sairmeuse, especially, evinced an indecent joy.
evincedverbUS /ɪˈvɪnst/
past form of “evince” — give expression to
From this reading The commissioners made no attempt to conceal their satisfaction, and M. de Sairmeuse, especially, evinced an indecent joy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The counsel for the defence were unable to conceal their discouragement; though they still endeavoured to question the validity of their client’s declaration.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading “Ah, well! gentlemen, what do you say to that?” he remarked to the lawyers, in a sneering tone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had said that he _suspected_ the conspiracy, not that he _knew_ of it, which was a very different thing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Ah, well! gentlemen, what do you say to that?” he remarked to the lawyers, in a sneering tone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Ah, well! gentlemen, what do you say to that?” he remarked to the lawyers, in a sneering tone.
indecentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdiːsənt/
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
From this reading The commissioners made no attempt to conceal their satisfaction, and M. de Sairmeuse, especially, evinced an indecent joy.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading “Say at once that you wish for still more overwhelming testimony,” interrupted the duke.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had said that he _suspected_ the conspiracy, not that he _knew_ of it, which was a very different thing.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The commissioners made no attempt to conceal their satisfaction, and M. de Sairmeuse, especially, evinced an indecent joy.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He had said that he _suspected_ the conspiracy, not that he _knew_ of it, which was a very different thing.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading “Ah, well! gentlemen, what do you say to that?” he remarked to the lawyers, in a sneering tone.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading The commissioners made no attempt to conceal their satisfaction, and M. de Sairmeuse, especially, evinced an indecent joy.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The commissioners made no attempt to conceal their satisfaction, and M. de Sairmeuse, especially, evinced an indecent joy.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “Say at once that you wish for still more overwhelming testimony,” interrupted the duke.
not any; not one
From this reading The commissioners made no attempt to conceal their satisfaction, and M. de Sairmeuse, especially, evinced an indecent joy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had said that he _suspected_ the conspiracy, not that he _knew_ of it, which was a very different thing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The counsel for the defence were unable to conceal their discouragement; though they still endeavoured to question the validity of their client’s declaration.
on one occasion
From this reading “Say at once that you wish for still more overwhelming testimony,” interrupted the duke.
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading “Say at once that you wish for still more overwhelming testimony,” interrupted the duke.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The counsel for the defence were unable to conceal their discouragement; though they still endeavoured to question the validity of their client’s declaration.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “Ah, well! gentlemen, what do you say to that?” he remarked to the lawyers, in a sneering tone.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He had said that he _suspected_ the conspiracy, not that he _knew_ of it, which was a very different thing.
Sairmeuse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The commissioners made no attempt to conceal their satisfaction, and M. de Sairmeuse, especially, evinced an indecent joy.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading The commissioners made no attempt to conceal their satisfaction, and M. de Sairmeuse, especially, evinced an indecent joy.
express in words
From this reading “Ah, well! gentlemen, what do you say to that?” he remarked to the lawyers, in a sneering tone.
sneeringadjectiveUS /ˈsnɪrɪŋ/
expressive of contempt
From this reading “Ah, well! gentlemen, what do you say to that?” he remarked to the lawyers, in a sneering tone.
not in physical motion
From this reading The counsel for the defence were unable to conceal their discouragement; though they still endeavoured to question the validity of their client’s declaration.
believed likely
From this reading He had said that he _suspected_ the conspiracy, not that he _knew_ of it, which was a very different thing.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading “Say at once that you wish for still more overwhelming testimony,” interrupted the duke.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Ah, well! gentlemen, what do you say to that?” he remarked to the lawyers, in a sneering tone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The commissioners made no attempt to conceal their satisfaction, and M. de Sairmeuse, especially, evinced an indecent joy.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The commissioners made no attempt to conceal their satisfaction, and M. de Sairmeuse, especially, evinced an indecent joy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The counsel for the defence were unable to conceal their discouragement; though they still endeavoured to question the validity of their client’s declaration.
a special situation
From this reading He had said that he _suspected_ the conspiracy, not that he _knew_ of it, which was a very different thing.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The counsel for the defence were unable to conceal their discouragement; though they still endeavoured to question the validity of their client’s declaration.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The commissioners made no attempt to conceal their satisfaction, and M. de Sairmeuse, especially, evinced an indecent joy.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “Ah, well! gentlemen, what do you say to that?” he remarked to the lawyers, in a sneering tone.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading The counsel for the defence were unable to conceal their discouragement; though they still endeavoured to question the validity of their client’s declaration.
validitynounUS /vəˈlɪdəti/
the quality of being valid and rigorous
From this reading The counsel for the defence were unable to conceal their discouragement; though they still endeavoured to question the validity of their client’s declaration.
precisely as stated
From this reading He had said that he _suspected_ the conspiracy, not that he _knew_ of it, which was a very different thing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had said that he _suspected_ the conspiracy, not that he _knew_ of it, which was a very different thing.
(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 “Ah, well! gentlemen, what do you say to that?” he remarked to the lawyers, in a sneering tone.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The counsel for the defence were unable to conceal their discouragement; though they still endeavoured to question the validity of their client’s declaration.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Ah, well! gentlemen, what do you say to that?” he remarked to the lawyers, in a sneering tone.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had said that he _suspected_ the conspiracy, not that he _knew_ of it, which was a very different thing.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading “Say at once that you wish for still more overwhelming testimony,” interrupted the duke.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Ah, well! gentlemen, what do you say to that?” he remarked to the lawyers, in a sneering tone.
