used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Judge Lawrence opened the case for the defense by assuring the jury that it would take but a few minutes to present all his evidence.
(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 Judge Lawrence opened the case for the defense by assuring the jury that it would take but a few minutes to present all his evidence.
in addition
From this reading He explained that for the same reason he had also aroused the animosity of Carrier Smithers, of Branch X Y.
animositynounUS /ˌænəˈmɑːsəti/
a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
From this reading He explained that for the same reason he had also aroused the animosity of Carrier Smithers, of Branch X Y.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading He explained that for the same reason he had also aroused the animosity of Carrier Smithers, of Branch X Y.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In as few words as possible, Owen told how he had incurred the enmity of Samuel Coggswell by exposing the latter’s plot to tamper with Judge Lawrence’s mail.
assuringadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrɪŋ/
giving confidence
From this reading Judge Lawrence opened the case for the defense by assuring the jury that it would take but a few minutes to present all his evidence.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading He explained that for the same reason he had also aroused the animosity of Carrier Smithers, of Branch X Y.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Judge Lawrence opened the case for the defense by assuring the jury that it would take but a few minutes to present all his evidence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Judge Lawrence opened the case for the defense by assuring the jury that it would take but a few minutes to present all his evidence.
CarriernounUS /ˈkæriər/
someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading He explained that for the same reason he had also aroused the animosity of Carrier Smithers, of Branch X Y.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Judge Lawrence opened the case for the defense by assuring the jury that it would take but a few minutes to present all his evidence.
Coggswell
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From this reading In as few words as possible, Owen told how he had incurred the enmity of Samuel Coggswell by exposing the latter’s plot to tamper with Judge Lawrence’s mail.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading The first witness counsel for the defense placed on the stand was the prisoner himself.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading Judge Lawrence opened the case for the defense by assuring the jury that it would take but a few minutes to present all his evidence.
enmitynounUS /ˈenməti/
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading In as few words as possible, Owen told how he had incurred the enmity of Samuel Coggswell by exposing the latter’s plot to tamper with Judge Lawrence’s mail.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Judge Lawrence opened the case for the defense by assuring the jury that it would take but a few minutes to present all his evidence.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading He explained that for the same reason he had also aroused the animosity of Carrier Smithers, of Branch X Y.
exposingverbUS /ɪkˈspoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “expose” — expose or make accessible to some action or influence
From this reading In as few words as possible, Owen told how he had incurred the enmity of Samuel Coggswell by exposing the latter’s plot to tamper with Judge Lawrence’s mail.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Judge Lawrence opened the case for the defense by assuring the jury that it would take but a few minutes to present all his evidence.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first witness counsel for the defense placed on the stand was the prisoner himself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Judge Lawrence opened the case for the defense by assuring the jury that it would take but a few minutes to present all his evidence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In as few words as possible, Owen told how he had incurred the enmity of Samuel Coggswell by exposing the latter’s plot to tamper with Judge Lawrence’s mail.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In as few words as possible, Owen told how he had incurred the enmity of Samuel Coggswell by exposing the latter’s plot to tamper with Judge Lawrence’s mail.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The first witness counsel for the defense placed on the stand was the prisoner himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Judge Lawrence opened the case for the defense by assuring the jury that it would take but a few minutes to present all his evidence.
how
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From this reading In as few words as possible, Owen told how he had incurred the enmity of Samuel Coggswell by exposing the latter’s plot to tamper with Judge Lawrence’s mail.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In as few words as possible, Owen told how he had incurred the enmity of Samuel Coggswell by exposing the latter’s plot to tamper with Judge Lawrence’s mail.
incurredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “incur” — make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
From this reading In as few words as possible, Owen told how he had incurred the enmity of Samuel Coggswell by exposing the latter’s plot to tamper with Judge Lawrence’s mail.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Judge Lawrence opened the case for the defense by assuring the jury that it would take but a few minutes to present all his evidence.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Judge Lawrence opened the case for the defense by assuring the jury that it would take but a few minutes to present all his evidence.
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 Judge Lawrence opened the case for the defense by assuring the jury that it would take but a few minutes to present all his evidence.
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading In as few words as possible, Owen told how he had incurred the enmity of Samuel Coggswell by exposing the latter’s plot to tamper with Judge Lawrence’s mail.
LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading Judge Lawrence opened the case for the defense by assuring the jury that it would take but a few minutes to present all his evidence.
Lawrence'snounUS /ˈlɔːrənsɪz/
possessive form of “lawrence” — Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading In as few words as possible, Owen told how he had incurred the enmity of Samuel Coggswell by exposing the latter’s plot to tamper with Judge Lawrence’s mail.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ONE LITTLE SLIP.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading In as few words as possible, Owen told how he had incurred the enmity of Samuel Coggswell by exposing the latter’s plot to tamper with Judge Lawrence’s mail.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Judge Lawrence opened the case for the defense by assuring the jury that it would take but a few minutes to present all his evidence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In as few words as possible, Owen told how he had incurred the enmity of Samuel Coggswell by exposing the latter’s plot to tamper with Judge Lawrence’s mail.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The first witness counsel for the defense placed on the stand was the prisoner himself.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ONE LITTLE SLIP.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Judge Lawrence opened the case for the defense by assuring the jury that it would take but a few minutes to present all his evidence.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading In as few words as possible, Owen told how he had incurred the enmity of Samuel Coggswell by exposing the latter’s plot to tamper with Judge Lawrence’s mail.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The first witness counsel for the defense placed on the stand was the prisoner himself.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading In as few words as possible, Owen told how he had incurred the enmity of Samuel Coggswell by exposing the latter’s plot to tamper with Judge Lawrence’s mail.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading In as few words as possible, Owen told how he had incurred the enmity of Samuel Coggswell by exposing the latter’s plot to tamper with Judge Lawrence’s mail.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Judge Lawrence opened the case for the defense by assuring the jury that it would take but a few minutes to present all his evidence.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The first witness counsel for the defense placed on the stand was the prisoner himself.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He explained that for the same reason he had also aroused the animosity of Carrier Smithers, of Branch X Y.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He explained that for the same reason he had also aroused the animosity of Carrier Smithers, of Branch X Y.
SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading In as few words as possible, Owen told how he had incurred the enmity of Samuel Coggswell by exposing the latter’s plot to tamper with Judge Lawrence’s mail.
move stealthily
From this reading ONE LITTLE SLIP.
Smithers
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From this reading He explained that for the same reason he had also aroused the animosity of Carrier Smithers, of Branch X Y.
be standing; be upright
From this reading The first witness counsel for the defense placed on the stand was the prisoner himself.
carry out
From this reading Judge Lawrence opened the case for the defense by assuring the jury that it would take but a few minutes to present all his evidence.
tamperverbUS /ˈtæmpər/
play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly
From this reading In as few words as possible, Owen told how he had incurred the enmity of Samuel Coggswell by exposing the latter’s plot to tamper with Judge Lawrence’s mail.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Judge Lawrence opened the case for the defense by assuring the jury that it would take but a few minutes to present all his evidence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Judge Lawrence opened the case for the defense by assuring the jury that it would take but a few minutes to present all his evidence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Judge Lawrence opened the case for the defense by assuring the jury that it would take but a few minutes to present all his evidence.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading In as few words as possible, Owen told how he had incurred the enmity of Samuel Coggswell by exposing the latter’s plot to tamper with Judge Lawrence’s mail.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first witness counsel for the defense placed on the stand was the prisoner himself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In as few words as possible, Owen told how he had incurred the enmity of Samuel Coggswell by exposing the latter’s plot to tamper with Judge Lawrence’s mail.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading The first witness counsel for the defense placed on the stand was the prisoner himself.
the words that are spoken
From this reading In as few words as possible, Owen told how he had incurred the enmity of Samuel Coggswell by exposing the latter’s plot to tamper with Judge Lawrence’s mail.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Judge Lawrence opened the case for the defense by assuring the jury that it would take but a few minutes to present all his evidence.
XnounUS /eks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading He explained that for the same reason he had also aroused the animosity of Carrier Smithers, of Branch X Y.
YnounUS /waɪ/
a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys
From this reading He explained that for the same reason he had also aroused the animosity of Carrier Smithers, of Branch X Y.
