used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rush slept until two o'clock the next day, after a night passed at the Paradise City Hotel in consultation with two of his future partners; they had spent Saturday in the courtroom at Dobton.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Rush slept until two o'clock the next day, after a night passed at the Paradise City Hotel in consultation with two of his future partners; they had spent Saturday in the courtroom at Dobton.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Two, he further discovered, had been allowed to telephone and to enter the booth alone.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Two, he further discovered, had been allowed to telephone and to enter the booth alone.
in addition
From this reading He had also discovered that the jury enjoyed themselves in the winter garden after dinner, and by no means in close formation.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although nominally under guard, it would have been a simple matter to pass a note to any one of them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had also discovered that the jury enjoyed themselves in the winter garden after dinner, and by no means in close formation.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Although nominally under guard, it would have been a simple matter to pass a note to any one of them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Rush slept until two o'clock the next day, after a night passed at the Paradise City Hotel in consultation with two of his future partners; they had spent Saturday in the courtroom at Dobton.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had been told nothing further of the intention of Cummack and other friends of his client to "fix" the jury--had, indeed, discouraged such confidences promptly; but he saw that if the enemy desired to employ the methods of corruption they need be no more intricate than those of the men that had so much more to lose if detected.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Although nominally under guard, it would have been a simple matter to pass a note to any one of them.
boothnounUS /buːθ/
a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches
From this reading Two, he further discovered, had been allowed to telephone and to enter the booth alone.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had been told nothing further of the intention of Cummack and other friends of his client to "fix" the jury--had, indeed, discouraged such confidences promptly; but he saw that if the enemy desired to employ the methods of corruption they need be no more intricate than those of the men that had so much more to lose if detected.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had also discovered that the jury enjoyed themselves in the winter garden after dinner, and by no means in close formation.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Rush slept until two o'clock the next day, after a night passed at the Paradise City Hotel in consultation with two of his future partners; they had spent Saturday in the courtroom at Dobton.
clientnounUS /ˈklaɪənt/
a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading He had been told nothing further of the intention of Cummack and other friends of his client to "fix" the jury--had, indeed, discouraged such confidences promptly; but he saw that if the enemy desired to employ the methods of corruption they need be no more intricate than those of the men that had so much more to lose if detected.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading He had also discovered that the jury enjoyed themselves in the winter garden after dinner, and by no means in close formation.
confidencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədənsɪz/
plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He had been told nothing further of the intention of Cummack and other friends of his client to "fix" the jury--had, indeed, discouraged such confidences promptly; but he saw that if the enemy desired to employ the methods of corruption they need be no more intricate than those of the men that had so much more to lose if detected.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading Rush slept until two o'clock the next day, after a night passed at the Paradise City Hotel in consultation with two of his future partners; they had spent Saturday in the courtroom at Dobton.
corruptionnounUS /kərˈʌpʃən/
lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain
From this reading He had been told nothing further of the intention of Cummack and other friends of his client to "fix" the jury--had, indeed, discouraged such confidences promptly; but he saw that if the enemy desired to employ the methods of corruption they need be no more intricate than those of the men that had so much more to lose if detected.
courtroomnounUS /ˈkɔːrtruːm/
a room in which a lawcourt sits
From this reading Rush slept until two o'clock the next day, after a night passed at the Paradise City Hotel in consultation with two of his future partners; they had spent Saturday in the courtroom at Dobton.
Cummack
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From this reading He had been told nothing further of the intention of Cummack and other friends of his client to "fix" the jury--had, indeed, discouraged such confidences promptly; but he saw that if the enemy desired to employ the methods of corruption they need be no more intricate than those of the men that had so much more to lose if detected.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Rush slept until two o'clock the next day, after a night passed at the Paradise City Hotel in consultation with two of his future partners; they had spent Saturday in the courtroom at Dobton.
wanted intensely
From this reading He had been told nothing further of the intention of Cummack and other friends of his client to "fix" the jury--had, indeed, discouraged such confidences promptly; but he saw that if the enemy desired to employ the methods of corruption they need be no more intricate than those of the men that had so much more to lose if detected.
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading He had been told nothing further of the intention of Cummack and other friends of his client to "fix" the jury--had, indeed, discouraged such confidences promptly; but he saw that if the enemy desired to employ the methods of corruption they need be no more intricate than those of the men that had so much more to lose if detected.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading He had also discovered that the jury enjoyed themselves in the winter garden after dinner, and by no means in close formation.
discouragedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading He had been told nothing further of the intention of Cummack and other friends of his client to "fix" the jury--had, indeed, discouraged such confidences promptly; but he saw that if the enemy desired to employ the methods of corruption they need be no more intricate than those of the men that had so much more to lose if detected.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He had also discovered that the jury enjoyed themselves in the winter garden after dinner, and by no means in close formation.
Dobton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rush slept until two o'clock the next day, after a night passed at the Paradise City Hotel in consultation with two of his future partners; they had spent Saturday in the courtroom at Dobton.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading He had been told nothing further of the intention of Cummack and other friends of his client to "fix" the jury--had, indeed, discouraged such confidences promptly; but he saw that if the enemy desired to employ the methods of corruption they need be no more intricate than those of the men that had so much more to lose if detected.
an opposing military force
From this reading He had been told nothing further of the intention of Cummack and other friends of his client to "fix" the jury--had, indeed, discouraged such confidences promptly; but he saw that if the enemy desired to employ the methods of corruption they need be no more intricate than those of the men that had so much more to lose if detected.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He had also discovered that the jury enjoyed themselves in the winter garden after dinner, and by no means in close formation.
to come or go into
From this reading Two, he further discovered, had been allowed to telephone and to enter the booth alone.
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading He had been told nothing further of the intention of Cummack and other friends of his client to "fix" the jury--had, indeed, discouraged such confidences promptly; but he saw that if the enemy desired to employ the methods of corruption they need be no more intricate than those of the men that had so much more to lose if detected.
formationnounUS /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading He had also discovered that the jury enjoyed themselves in the winter garden after dinner, and by no means in close formation.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He had been told nothing further of the intention of Cummack and other friends of his client to "fix" the jury--had, indeed, discouraged such confidences promptly; but he saw that if the enemy desired to employ the methods of corruption they need be no more intricate than those of the men that had so much more to lose if detected.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Two, he further discovered, had been allowed to telephone and to enter the booth alone.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Rush slept until two o'clock the next day, after a night passed at the Paradise City Hotel in consultation with two of his future partners; they had spent Saturday in the courtroom at Dobton.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading He had also discovered that the jury enjoyed themselves in the winter garden after dinner, and by no means in close formation.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Although nominally under guard, it would have been a simple matter to pass a note to any one of them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rush slept until two o'clock the next day, after a night passed at the Paradise City Hotel in consultation with two of his future partners; they had spent Saturday in the courtroom at Dobton.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Although nominally under guard, it would have been a simple matter to pass a note to any one of them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had also discovered that the jury enjoyed themselves in the winter garden after dinner, and by no means in close formation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rush slept until two o'clock the next day, after a night passed at the Paradise City Hotel in consultation with two of his future partners; they had spent Saturday in the courtroom at Dobton.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Rush slept until two o'clock the next day, after a night passed at the Paradise City Hotel in consultation with two of his future partners; they had spent Saturday in the courtroom at Dobton.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had been told nothing further of the intention of Cummack and other friends of his client to "fix" the jury--had, indeed, discouraged such confidences promptly; but he saw that if the enemy desired to employ the methods of corruption they need be no more intricate than those of the men that had so much more to lose if detected.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rush slept until two o'clock the next day, after a night passed at the Paradise City Hotel in consultation with two of his future partners; they had spent Saturday in the courtroom at Dobton.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He had been told nothing further of the intention of Cummack and other friends of his client to "fix" the jury--had, indeed, discouraged such confidences promptly; but he saw that if the enemy desired to employ the methods of corruption they need be no more intricate than those of the men that had so much more to lose if detected.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He had been told nothing further of the intention of Cummack and other friends of his client to "fix" the jury--had, indeed, discouraged such confidences promptly; but he saw that if the enemy desired to employ the methods of corruption they need be no more intricate than those of the men that had so much more to lose if detected.
intricateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəkət/
having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate
From this reading He had been told nothing further of the intention of Cummack and other friends of his client to "fix" the jury--had, indeed, discouraged such confidences promptly; but he saw that if the enemy desired to employ the methods of corruption they need be no more intricate than those of the men that had so much more to lose if detected.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although nominally under guard, it would have been a simple matter to pass a note to any one of them.
jurynounUS /ˈdʒʊri/
a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
From this reading He had also discovered that the jury enjoyed themselves in the winter garden after dinner, and by no means in close formation.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading He had been told nothing further of the intention of Cummack and other friends of his client to "fix" the jury--had, indeed, discouraged such confidences promptly; but he saw that if the enemy desired to employ the methods of corruption they need be no more intricate than those of the men that had so much more to lose if detected.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Although nominally under guard, it would have been a simple matter to pass a note to any one of them.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He had also discovered that the jury enjoyed themselves in the winter garden after dinner, and by no means in close formation.
the force of workers available
From this reading He had been told nothing further of the intention of Cummack and other friends of his client to "fix" the jury--had, indeed, discouraged such confidences promptly; but he saw that if the enemy desired to employ the methods of corruption they need be no more intricate than those of the men that had so much more to lose if detected.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading He had been told nothing further of the intention of Cummack and other friends of his client to "fix" the jury--had, indeed, discouraged such confidences promptly; but he saw that if the enemy desired to employ the methods of corruption they need be no more intricate than those of the men that had so much more to lose if detected.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had been told nothing further of the intention of Cummack and other friends of his client to "fix" the jury--had, indeed, discouraged such confidences promptly; but he saw that if the enemy desired to employ the methods of corruption they need be no more intricate than those of the men that had so much more to lose if detected.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had been told nothing further of the intention of Cummack and other friends of his client to "fix" the jury--had, indeed, discouraged such confidences promptly; but he saw that if the enemy desired to employ the methods of corruption they need be no more intricate than those of the men that had so much more to lose if detected.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading He had been told nothing further of the intention of Cummack and other friends of his client to "fix" the jury--had, indeed, discouraged such confidences promptly; but he saw that if the enemy desired to employ the methods of corruption they need be no more intricate than those of the men that had so much more to lose if detected.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Rush slept until two o'clock the next day, after a night passed at the Paradise City Hotel in consultation with two of his future partners; they had spent Saturday in the courtroom at Dobton.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Rush slept until two o'clock the next day, after a night passed at the Paradise City Hotel in consultation with two of his future partners; they had spent Saturday in the courtroom at Dobton.
not any; not one
From this reading He had also discovered that the jury enjoyed themselves in the winter garden after dinner, and by no means in close formation.
nominallyadverbUS /ˈnɑːmənəli/
in name only
From this reading Although nominally under guard, it would have been a simple matter to pass a note to any one of them.
a brief written record
From this reading Although nominally under guard, it would have been a simple matter to pass a note to any one of them.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He had been told nothing further of the intention of Cummack and other friends of his client to "fix" the jury--had, indeed, discouraged such confidences promptly; but he saw that if the enemy desired to employ the methods of corruption they need be no more intricate than those of the men that had so much more to lose if detected.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Rush slept until two o'clock the next day, after a night passed at the Paradise City Hotel in consultation with two of his future partners; they had spent Saturday in the courtroom at Dobton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rush slept until two o'clock the next day, after a night passed at the Paradise City Hotel in consultation with two of his future partners; they had spent Saturday in the courtroom at Dobton.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Although nominally under guard, it would have been a simple matter to pass a note to any one of them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He had been told nothing further of the intention of Cummack and other friends of his client to "fix" the jury--had, indeed, discouraged such confidences promptly; but he saw that if the enemy desired to employ the methods of corruption they need be no more intricate than those of the men that had so much more to lose if detected.
ParadisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Rush slept until two o'clock the next day, after a night passed at the Paradise City Hotel in consultation with two of his future partners; they had spent Saturday in the courtroom at Dobton.
partnersnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərz/
plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Rush slept until two o'clock the next day, after a night passed at the Paradise City Hotel in consultation with two of his future partners; they had spent Saturday in the courtroom at Dobton.
go across or through
From this reading Although nominally under guard, it would have been a simple matter to pass a note to any one of them.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Rush slept until two o'clock the next day, after a night passed at the Paradise City Hotel in consultation with two of his future partners; they had spent Saturday in the courtroom at Dobton.
with little or no delay
From this reading He had been told nothing further of the intention of Cummack and other friends of his client to "fix" the jury--had, indeed, discouraged such confidences promptly; but he saw that if the enemy desired to employ the methods of corruption they need be no more intricate than those of the men that had so much more to lose if detected.
move hurridly
From this reading Rush slept until two o'clock the next day, after a night passed at the Paradise City Hotel in consultation with two of his future partners; they had spent Saturday in the courtroom at Dobton.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Rush slept until two o'clock the next day, after a night passed at the Paradise City Hotel in consultation with two of his future partners; they had spent Saturday in the courtroom at Dobton.
cut with a saw
From this reading He had been told nothing further of the intention of Cummack and other friends of his client to "fix" the jury--had, indeed, discouraged such confidences promptly; but he saw that if the enemy desired to employ the methods of corruption they need be no more intricate than those of the men that had so much more to lose if detected.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Although nominally under guard, it would have been a simple matter to pass a note to any one of them.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Rush slept until two o'clock the next day, after a night passed at the Paradise City Hotel in consultation with two of his future partners; they had spent Saturday in the courtroom at Dobton.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had been told nothing further of the intention of Cummack and other friends of his client to "fix" the jury--had, indeed, discouraged such confidences promptly; but he saw that if the enemy desired to employ the methods of corruption they need be no more intricate than those of the men that had so much more to lose if detected.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Rush slept until two o'clock the next day, after a night passed at the Paradise City Hotel in consultation with two of his future partners; they had spent Saturday in the courtroom at Dobton.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He had been told nothing further of the intention of Cummack and other friends of his client to "fix" the jury--had, indeed, discouraged such confidences promptly; but he saw that if the enemy desired to employ the methods of corruption they need be no more intricate than those of the men that had so much more to lose if detected.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading Two, he further discovered, had been allowed to telephone and to enter the booth alone.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had been told nothing further of the intention of Cummack and other friends of his client to "fix" the jury--had, indeed, discouraged such confidences promptly; but he saw that if the enemy desired to employ the methods of corruption they need be no more intricate than those of the men that had so much more to lose if detected.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had also discovered that the jury enjoyed themselves in the winter garden after dinner, and by no means in close formation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rush slept until two o'clock the next day, after a night passed at the Paradise City Hotel in consultation with two of his future partners; they had spent Saturday in the courtroom at Dobton.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Although nominally under guard, it would have been a simple matter to pass a note to any one of them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading He had also discovered that the jury enjoyed themselves in the winter garden after dinner, and by no means in close formation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rush slept until two o'clock the next day, after a night passed at the Paradise City Hotel in consultation with two of his future partners; they had spent Saturday in the courtroom at Dobton.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He had been told nothing further of the intention of Cummack and other friends of his client to "fix" the jury--had, indeed, discouraged such confidences promptly; but he saw that if the enemy desired to employ the methods of corruption they need be no more intricate than those of the men that had so much more to lose if detected.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although nominally under guard, it would have been a simple matter to pass a note to any one of them.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He had been told nothing further of the intention of Cummack and other friends of his client to "fix" the jury--had, indeed, discouraged such confidences promptly; but he saw that if the enemy desired to employ the methods of corruption they need be no more intricate than those of the men that had so much more to lose if detected.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Rush slept until two o'clock the next day, after a night passed at the Paradise City Hotel in consultation with two of his future partners; they had spent Saturday in the courtroom at Dobton.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Although nominally under guard, it would have been a simple matter to pass a note to any one of them.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Rush slept until two o'clock the next day, after a night passed at the Paradise City Hotel in consultation with two of his future partners; they had spent Saturday in the courtroom at Dobton.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading He had also discovered that the jury enjoyed themselves in the winter garden after dinner, and by no means in close formation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Rush slept until two o'clock the next day, after a night passed at the Paradise City Hotel in consultation with two of his future partners; they had spent Saturday in the courtroom at Dobton.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Although nominally under guard, it would have been a simple matter to pass a note to any one of them.
