used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FORGERY.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading McAndrew, close to Mr. Sewell’s elbow, whispered his instructions, and that eminent counsel, evidently struggling against an overwhelming astonishment not unmingled with a certain professional indignation, addressing the judge, said:
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading McAndrew, close to Mr. Sewell’s elbow, whispered his instructions, and that eminent counsel, evidently struggling against an overwhelming astonishment not unmingled with a certain professional indignation, addressing the judge, said:
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “My lord, I have received--I am indeed only now receiving--intelligence bearing upon this trial, of the most extraordinary nature.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading McAndrew, close to Mr. Sewell’s elbow, whispered his instructions, and that eminent counsel, evidently struggling against an overwhelming astonishment not unmingled with a certain professional indignation, addressing the judge, said:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Seth glided into the box, and stood with his eyes fixed upon Mr. McAndrew, as if he looked to him for guidance and protection.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Seth glided into the box, and stood with his eyes fixed upon Mr. McAndrew, as if he looked to him for guidance and protection.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading McAndrew, close to Mr. Sewell’s elbow, whispered his instructions, and that eminent counsel, evidently struggling against an overwhelming astonishment not unmingled with a certain professional indignation, addressing the judge, said:
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading “My lord, I have received--I am indeed only now receiving--intelligence bearing upon this trial, of the most extraordinary nature.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Seth glided into the box, and stood with his eyes fixed upon Mr. McAndrew, as if he looked to him for guidance and protection.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading McAndrew, close to Mr. Sewell’s elbow, whispered his instructions, and that eminent counsel, evidently struggling against an overwhelming astonishment not unmingled with a certain professional indignation, addressing the judge, said:
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading McAndrew, close to Mr. Sewell’s elbow, whispered his instructions, and that eminent counsel, evidently struggling against an overwhelming astonishment not unmingled with a certain professional indignation, addressing the judge, said:
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading McAndrew, close to Mr. Sewell’s elbow, whispered his instructions, and that eminent counsel, evidently struggling against an overwhelming astonishment not unmingled with a certain professional indignation, addressing the judge, said:
approval
From this reading I am sure I shall have the indulgence of your lordship and the jury, and that they will credit me with my sincere desire to obtain the truth.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading I am sure I shall have the indulgence of your lordship and the jury, and that they will credit me with my sincere desire to obtain the truth.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading McAndrew, close to Mr. Sewell’s elbow, whispered his instructions, and that eminent counsel, evidently struggling against an overwhelming astonishment not unmingled with a certain professional indignation, addressing the judge, said:
eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading McAndrew, close to Mr. Sewell’s elbow, whispered his instructions, and that eminent counsel, evidently struggling against an overwhelming astonishment not unmingled with a certain professional indignation, addressing the judge, said:
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading McAndrew, close to Mr. Sewell’s elbow, whispered his instructions, and that eminent counsel, evidently struggling against an overwhelming astonishment not unmingled with a certain professional indignation, addressing the judge, said:
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading “My lord, I have received--I am indeed only now receiving--intelligence bearing upon this trial, of the most extraordinary nature.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Seth glided into the box, and stood with his eyes fixed upon Mr. McAndrew, as if he looked to him for guidance and protection.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Seth glided into the box, and stood with his eyes fixed upon Mr. McAndrew, as if he looked to him for guidance and protection.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Seth glided into the box, and stood with his eyes fixed upon Mr. McAndrew, as if he looked to him for guidance and protection.
FORGERYnounUS /ˈfɔːrdʒəri/
a copy that is represented as the original
From this reading A FORGERY.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading Seth glided into the box, and stood with his eyes fixed upon Mr. McAndrew, as if he looked to him for guidance and protection.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading Seth glided into the box, and stood with his eyes fixed upon Mr. McAndrew, as if he looked to him for guidance and protection.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “My lord, I have received--I am indeed only now receiving--intelligence bearing upon this trial, of the most extraordinary nature.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Seth glided into the box, and stood with his eyes fixed upon Mr. McAndrew, as if he looked to him for guidance and protection.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Seth glided into the box, and stood with his eyes fixed upon Mr. McAndrew, as if he looked to him for guidance and protection.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Seth glided into the box, and stood with his eyes fixed upon Mr. McAndrew, as if he looked to him for guidance and protection.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “My lord, I have received--I am indeed only now receiving--intelligence bearing upon this trial, of the most extraordinary nature.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Seth glided into the box, and stood with his eyes fixed upon Mr. McAndrew, as if he looked to him for guidance and protection.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading “My lord, I have received--I am indeed only now receiving--intelligence bearing upon this trial, of the most extraordinary nature.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading McAndrew, close to Mr. Sewell’s elbow, whispered his instructions, and that eminent counsel, evidently struggling against an overwhelming astonishment not unmingled with a certain professional indignation, addressing the judge, said:
indulgencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading I am sure I shall have the indulgence of your lordship and the jury, and that they will credit me with my sincere desire to obtain the truth.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading McAndrew, close to Mr. Sewell’s elbow, whispered his instructions, and that eminent counsel, evidently struggling against an overwhelming astonishment not unmingled with a certain professional indignation, addressing the judge, said:
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading “My lord, I have received--I am indeed only now receiving--intelligence bearing upon this trial, of the most extraordinary nature.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Seth glided into the box, and stood with his eyes fixed upon Mr. McAndrew, as if he looked to him for guidance and protection.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading McAndrew, close to Mr. Sewell’s elbow, whispered his instructions, and that eminent counsel, evidently struggling against an overwhelming astonishment not unmingled with a certain professional indignation, addressing the judge, said:
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 I am sure I shall have the indulgence of your lordship and the jury, and that they will credit me with my sincere desire to obtain the truth.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Seth glided into the box, and stood with his eyes fixed upon Mr. McAndrew, as if he looked to him for guidance and protection.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading “My lord, I have received--I am indeed only now receiving--intelligence bearing upon this trial, of the most extraordinary nature.
lordshipnounUS /ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
From this reading I am sure I shall have the indulgence of your lordship and the jury, and that they will credit me with my sincere desire to obtain the truth.
McAndrew
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Seth glided into the box, and stood with his eyes fixed upon Mr. McAndrew, as if he looked to him for guidance and protection.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I am sure I shall have the indulgence of your lordship and the jury, and that they will credit me with my sincere desire to obtain the truth.
used to form the superlative
From this reading “My lord, I have received--I am indeed only now receiving--intelligence bearing upon this trial, of the most extraordinary nature.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Seth glided into the box, and stood with his eyes fixed upon Mr. McAndrew, as if he looked to him for guidance and protection.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My lord, I have received--I am indeed only now receiving--intelligence bearing upon this trial, of the most extraordinary nature.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading “My lord, I have received--I am indeed only now receiving--intelligence bearing upon this trial, of the most extraordinary nature.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading McAndrew, close to Mr. Sewell’s elbow, whispered his instructions, and that eminent counsel, evidently struggling against an overwhelming astonishment not unmingled with a certain professional indignation, addressing the judge, said:
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “My lord, I have received--I am indeed only now receiving--intelligence bearing upon this trial, of the most extraordinary nature.
come into possession of
From this reading I am sure I shall have the indulgence of your lordship and the jury, and that they will credit me with my sincere desire to obtain the truth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “My lord, I have received--I am indeed only now receiving--intelligence bearing upon this trial, of the most extraordinary nature.
and nothing more
From this reading “My lord, I have received--I am indeed only now receiving--intelligence bearing upon this trial, of the most extraordinary nature.
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading McAndrew, close to Mr. Sewell’s elbow, whispered his instructions, and that eminent counsel, evidently struggling against an overwhelming astonishment not unmingled with a certain professional indignation, addressing the judge, said:
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading McAndrew, close to Mr. Sewell’s elbow, whispered his instructions, and that eminent counsel, evidently struggling against an overwhelming astonishment not unmingled with a certain professional indignation, addressing the judge, said:
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading Seth glided into the box, and stood with his eyes fixed upon Mr. McAndrew, as if he looked to him for guidance and protection.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading “My lord, I have received--I am indeed only now receiving--intelligence bearing upon this trial, of the most extraordinary nature.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading “My lord, I have received--I am indeed only now receiving--intelligence bearing upon this trial, of the most extraordinary nature.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading McAndrew, close to Mr. Sewell’s elbow, whispered his instructions, and that eminent counsel, evidently struggling against an overwhelming astonishment not unmingled with a certain professional indignation, addressing the judge, said:
SethnounUS /seθ/
(Old Testament) third son of Adam and Eve; given by God in place of the murdered Abel
From this reading Seth glided into the box, and stood with his eyes fixed upon Mr. McAndrew, as if he looked to him for guidance and protection.
Sewell's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading McAndrew, close to Mr. Sewell’s elbow, whispered his instructions, and that eminent counsel, evidently struggling against an overwhelming astonishment not unmingled with a certain professional indignation, addressing the judge, said:
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I am sure I shall have the indulgence of your lordship and the jury, and that they will credit me with my sincere desire to obtain the truth.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading I am sure I shall have the indulgence of your lordship and the jury, and that they will credit me with my sincere desire to obtain the truth.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Seth glided into the box, and stood with his eyes fixed upon Mr. McAndrew, as if he looked to him for guidance and protection.
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading McAndrew, close to Mr. Sewell’s elbow, whispered his instructions, and that eminent counsel, evidently struggling against an overwhelming astonishment not unmingled with a certain professional indignation, addressing the judge, said:
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I am sure I shall have the indulgence of your lordship and the jury, and that they will credit me with my sincere desire to obtain the truth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading McAndrew, close to Mr. Sewell’s elbow, whispered his instructions, and that eminent counsel, evidently struggling against an overwhelming astonishment not unmingled with a certain professional indignation, addressing the judge, said:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Seth glided into the box, and stood with his eyes fixed upon Mr. McAndrew, as if he looked to him for guidance and protection.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I am sure I shall have the indulgence of your lordship and the jury, and that they will credit me with my sincere desire to obtain the truth.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “My lord, I have received--I am indeed only now receiving--intelligence bearing upon this trial, of the most extraordinary nature.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Seth glided into the box, and stood with his eyes fixed upon Mr. McAndrew, as if he looked to him for guidance and protection.
the act of testing something
From this reading “My lord, I have received--I am indeed only now receiving--intelligence bearing upon this trial, of the most extraordinary nature.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading I am sure I shall have the indulgence of your lordship and the jury, and that they will credit me with my sincere desire to obtain the truth.
unmingledadjective
not mixed with extraneous elements
From this reading McAndrew, close to Mr. Sewell’s elbow, whispered his instructions, and that eminent counsel, evidently struggling against an overwhelming astonishment not unmingled with a certain professional indignation, addressing the judge, said:
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Seth glided into the box, and stood with his eyes fixed upon Mr. McAndrew, as if he looked to him for guidance and protection.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading McAndrew, close to Mr. Sewell’s elbow, whispered his instructions, and that eminent counsel, evidently struggling against an overwhelming astonishment not unmingled with a certain professional indignation, addressing the judge, said:
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I am sure I shall have the indulgence of your lordship and the jury, and that they will credit me with my sincere desire to obtain the truth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Seth glided into the box, and stood with his eyes fixed upon Mr. McAndrew, as if he looked to him for guidance and protection.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am sure I shall have the indulgence of your lordship and the jury, and that they will credit me with my sincere desire to obtain the truth.
