aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _The Judgment_ My Lord [began the waiter in an even tone in which there was no trace of excitement] you will not find the case I am about to submit anywhere referred to in your minute-book.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading If you find me straying from the legal method of presenting the case I trust you will immediately notify me, even although I am quite aware that your acute and profound knowledge of jurisprudence will, at the close, sweep aside any irregularities, redundancies, or extraneous nonessentials of which I may be guilty.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading If you find me straying from the legal method of presenting the case I trust you will immediately notify me, even although I am quite aware that your acute and profound knowledge of jurisprudence will, at the close, sweep aside any irregularities, redundancies, or extraneous nonessentials of which I may be guilty.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading _The Judgment_ My Lord [began the waiter in an even tone in which there was no trace of excitement] you will not find the case I am about to submit anywhere referred to in your minute-book.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _The Judgment_ My Lord [began the waiter in an even tone in which there was no trace of excitement] you will not find the case I am about to submit anywhere referred to in your minute-book.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But you may rest assured that I am presenting every fact, and on these facts I ask your learned judgment.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Moreover, I shall relate the circumstances without any embellishment and without any intention of playing on your dramatic sense or on your emotions.
at or in or to any place
From this reading _The Judgment_ My Lord [began the waiter in an even tone in which there was no trace of excitement] you will not find the case I am about to submit anywhere referred to in your minute-book.
on or to one side
From this reading If you find me straying from the legal method of presenting the case I trust you will immediately notify me, even although I am quite aware that your acute and profound knowledge of jurisprudence will, at the close, sweep aside any irregularities, redundancies, or extraneous nonessentials of which I may be guilty.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading But you may rest assured that I am presenting every fact, and on these facts I ask your learned judgment.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading But you may rest assured that I am presenting every fact, and on these facts I ask your learned judgment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If you find me straying from the legal method of presenting the case I trust you will immediately notify me, even although I am quite aware that your acute and profound knowledge of jurisprudence will, at the close, sweep aside any irregularities, redundancies, or extraneous nonessentials of which I may be guilty.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading If you find me straying from the legal method of presenting the case I trust you will immediately notify me, even although I am quite aware that your acute and profound knowledge of jurisprudence will, at the close, sweep aside any irregularities, redundancies, or extraneous nonessentials of which I may be guilty.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If you find me straying from the legal method of presenting the case I trust you will immediately notify me, even although I am quite aware that your acute and profound knowledge of jurisprudence will, at the close, sweep aside any irregularities, redundancies, or extraneous nonessentials of which I may be guilty.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading _The Judgment_ My Lord [began the waiter in an even tone in which there was no trace of excitement] you will not find the case I am about to submit anywhere referred to in your minute-book.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But you may rest assured that I am presenting every fact, and on these facts I ask your learned judgment.
an occurrence of something
From this reading _The Judgment_ My Lord [began the waiter in an even tone in which there was no trace of excitement] you will not find the case I am about to submit anywhere referred to in your minute-book.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Moreover, I shall relate the circumstances without any embellishment and without any intention of playing on your dramatic sense or on your emotions.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading If you find me straying from the legal method of presenting the case I trust you will immediately notify me, even although I am quite aware that your acute and profound knowledge of jurisprudence will, at the close, sweep aside any irregularities, redundancies, or extraneous nonessentials of which I may be guilty.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Your members have not discussed it.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading Moreover, I shall relate the circumstances without any embellishment and without any intention of playing on your dramatic sense or on your emotions.
embellishmentnounUS /emˈbelɪʃmənt/
elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
From this reading Moreover, I shall relate the circumstances without any embellishment and without any intention of playing on your dramatic sense or on your emotions.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading Moreover, I shall relate the circumstances without any embellishment and without any intention of playing on your dramatic sense or on your emotions.
divisible by two
From this reading _The Judgment_ My Lord [began the waiter in an even tone in which there was no trace of excitement] you will not find the case I am about to submit anywhere referred to in your minute-book.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But you may rest assured that I am presenting every fact, and on these facts I ask your learned judgment.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading _The Judgment_ My Lord [began the waiter in an even tone in which there was no trace of excitement] you will not find the case I am about to submit anywhere referred to in your minute-book.
extraneousadjectiveUS /ekˈstreɪniəs/
not pertinent to the matter under consideration
From this reading If you find me straying from the legal method of presenting the case I trust you will immediately notify me, even although I am quite aware that your acute and profound knowledge of jurisprudence will, at the close, sweep aside any irregularities, redundancies, or extraneous nonessentials of which I may be guilty.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But you may rest assured that I am presenting every fact, and on these facts I ask your learned judgment.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But you may rest assured that I am presenting every fact, and on these facts I ask your learned judgment.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading _The Judgment_ My Lord [began the waiter in an even tone in which there was no trace of excitement] you will not find the case I am about to submit anywhere referred to in your minute-book.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If you find me straying from the legal method of presenting the case I trust you will immediately notify me, even although I am quite aware that your acute and profound knowledge of jurisprudence will, at the close, sweep aside any irregularities, redundancies, or extraneous nonessentials of which I may be guilty.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading If you find me straying from the legal method of presenting the case I trust you will immediately notify me, even although I am quite aware that your acute and profound knowledge of jurisprudence will, at the close, sweep aside any irregularities, redundancies, or extraneous nonessentials of which I may be guilty.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Your members have not discussed it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _The Judgment_ My Lord [began the waiter in an even tone in which there was no trace of excitement] you will not find the case I am about to submit anywhere referred to in your minute-book.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you find me straying from the legal method of presenting the case I trust you will immediately notify me, even although I am quite aware that your acute and profound knowledge of jurisprudence will, at the close, sweep aside any irregularities, redundancies, or extraneous nonessentials of which I may be guilty.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading If you find me straying from the legal method of presenting the case I trust you will immediately notify me, even although I am quite aware that your acute and profound knowledge of jurisprudence will, at the close, sweep aside any irregularities, redundancies, or extraneous nonessentials of which I may be guilty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The Judgment_ My Lord [began the waiter in an even tone in which there was no trace of excitement] you will not find the case I am about to submit anywhere referred to in your minute-book.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Moreover, I shall relate the circumstances without any embellishment and without any intention of playing on your dramatic sense or on your emotions.
irregularitiesnounUS /ˌɪreɡjəˈlerətiz/
plural of “irregularity” — behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality
From this reading If you find me straying from the legal method of presenting the case I trust you will immediately notify me, even although I am quite aware that your acute and profound knowledge of jurisprudence will, at the close, sweep aside any irregularities, redundancies, or extraneous nonessentials of which I may be guilty.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Your members have not discussed it.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading _The Judgment_ My Lord [began the waiter in an even tone in which there was no trace of excitement] you will not find the case I am about to submit anywhere referred to in your minute-book.
jurisprudencenounUS /ˌdʒʊrəˈspruːdəns/
the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do
From this reading If you find me straying from the legal method of presenting the case I trust you will immediately notify me, even although I am quite aware that your acute and profound knowledge of jurisprudence will, at the close, sweep aside any irregularities, redundancies, or extraneous nonessentials of which I may be guilty.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading If you find me straying from the legal method of presenting the case I trust you will immediately notify me, even although I am quite aware that your acute and profound knowledge of jurisprudence will, at the close, sweep aside any irregularities, redundancies, or extraneous nonessentials of which I may be guilty.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading But you may rest assured that I am presenting every fact, and on these facts I ask your learned judgment.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading If you find me straying from the legal method of presenting the case I trust you will immediately notify me, even although I am quite aware that your acute and profound knowledge of jurisprudence will, at the close, sweep aside any irregularities, redundancies, or extraneous nonessentials of which I may be guilty.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading _The Judgment_ My Lord [began the waiter in an even tone in which there was no trace of excitement] you will not find the case I am about to submit anywhere referred to in your minute-book.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But you may rest assured that I am presenting every fact, and on these facts I ask your learned judgment.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If you find me straying from the legal method of presenting the case I trust you will immediately notify me, even although I am quite aware that your acute and profound knowledge of jurisprudence will, at the close, sweep aside any irregularities, redundancies, or extraneous nonessentials of which I may be guilty.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Your members have not discussed it.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading If you find me straying from the legal method of presenting the case I trust you will immediately notify me, even although I am quite aware that your acute and profound knowledge of jurisprudence will, at the close, sweep aside any irregularities, redundancies, or extraneous nonessentials of which I may be guilty.
minute-book
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From this reading _The Judgment_ My Lord [began the waiter in an even tone in which there was no trace of excitement] you will not find the case I am about to submit anywhere referred to in your minute-book.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, I shall relate the circumstances without any embellishment and without any intention of playing on your dramatic sense or on your emotions.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _The Judgment_ My Lord [began the waiter in an even tone in which there was no trace of excitement] you will not find the case I am about to submit anywhere referred to in your minute-book.
not any; not one
From this reading _The Judgment_ My Lord [began the waiter in an even tone in which there was no trace of excitement] you will not find the case I am about to submit anywhere referred to in your minute-book.
nonessentials
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From this reading If you find me straying from the legal method of presenting the case I trust you will immediately notify me, even although I am quite aware that your acute and profound knowledge of jurisprudence will, at the close, sweep aside any irregularities, redundancies, or extraneous nonessentials of which I may be guilty.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _The Judgment_ My Lord [began the waiter in an even tone in which there was no trace of excitement] you will not find the case I am about to submit anywhere referred to in your minute-book.
notifyverbUS /ˈnoʊtəfaɪ/
inform (somebody) of something
From this reading If you find me straying from the legal method of presenting the case I trust you will immediately notify me, even although I am quite aware that your acute and profound knowledge of jurisprudence will, at the close, sweep aside any irregularities, redundancies, or extraneous nonessentials of which I may be guilty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Judgment_ My Lord [began the waiter in an even tone in which there was no trace of excitement] you will not find the case I am about to submit anywhere referred to in your minute-book.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But you may rest assured that I am presenting every fact, and on these facts I ask your learned judgment.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Moreover, I shall relate the circumstances without any embellishment and without any intention of playing on your dramatic sense or on your emotions.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Moreover, I shall relate the circumstances without any embellishment and without any intention of playing on your dramatic sense or on your emotions.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But you may rest assured that I am presenting every fact, and on these facts I ask your learned judgment.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading If you find me straying from the legal method of presenting the case I trust you will immediately notify me, even although I am quite aware that your acute and profound knowledge of jurisprudence will, at the close, sweep aside any irregularities, redundancies, or extraneous nonessentials of which I may be guilty.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading If you find me straying from the legal method of presenting the case I trust you will immediately notify me, even although I am quite aware that your acute and profound knowledge of jurisprudence will, at the close, sweep aside any irregularities, redundancies, or extraneous nonessentials of which I may be guilty.
redundanciesnounUS /rɪˈdʌndənsiz/
plural of “redundancy” — repetition of messages to reduce the probability of errors in transmission
From this reading If you find me straying from the legal method of presenting the case I trust you will immediately notify me, even although I am quite aware that your acute and profound knowledge of jurisprudence will, at the close, sweep aside any irregularities, redundancies, or extraneous nonessentials of which I may be guilty.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading _The Judgment_ My Lord [began the waiter in an even tone in which there was no trace of excitement] you will not find the case I am about to submit anywhere referred to in your minute-book.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Moreover, I shall relate the circumstances without any embellishment and without any intention of playing on your dramatic sense or on your emotions.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading But you may rest assured that I am presenting every fact, and on these facts I ask your learned judgment.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Moreover, I shall relate the circumstances without any embellishment and without any intention of playing on your dramatic sense or on your emotions.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Moreover, I shall relate the circumstances without any embellishment and without any intention of playing on your dramatic sense or on your emotions.
strayingadjectiveUS /ˈstreɪɪŋ/
unable to find your way
From this reading If you find me straying from the legal method of presenting the case I trust you will immediately notify me, even although I am quite aware that your acute and profound knowledge of jurisprudence will, at the close, sweep aside any irregularities, redundancies, or extraneous nonessentials of which I may be guilty.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading _The Judgment_ My Lord [began the waiter in an even tone in which there was no trace of excitement] you will not find the case I am about to submit anywhere referred to in your minute-book.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading If you find me straying from the legal method of presenting the case I trust you will immediately notify me, even although I am quite aware that your acute and profound knowledge of jurisprudence will, at the close, sweep aside any irregularities, redundancies, or extraneous nonessentials of which I may be guilty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But you may rest assured that I am presenting every fact, and on these facts I ask your learned judgment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Judgment_ My Lord [began the waiter in an even tone in which there was no trace of excitement] you will not find the case I am about to submit anywhere referred to in your minute-book.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _The Judgment_ My Lord [began the waiter in an even tone in which there was no trace of excitement] you will not find the case I am about to submit anywhere referred to in your minute-book.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But you may rest assured that I am presenting every fact, and on these facts I ask your learned judgment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The Judgment_ My Lord [began the waiter in an even tone in which there was no trace of excitement] you will not find the case I am about to submit anywhere referred to in your minute-book.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading _The Judgment_ My Lord [began the waiter in an even tone in which there was no trace of excitement] you will not find the case I am about to submit anywhere referred to in your minute-book.
a just detectable amount
From this reading _The Judgment_ My Lord [began the waiter in an even tone in which there was no trace of excitement] you will not find the case I am about to submit anywhere referred to in your minute-book.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading If you find me straying from the legal method of presenting the case I trust you will immediately notify me, even although I am quite aware that your acute and profound knowledge of jurisprudence will, at the close, sweep aside any irregularities, redundancies, or extraneous nonessentials of which I may be guilty.
waiternounUS /ˈweɪtər/
a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading _The Judgment_ My Lord [began the waiter in an even tone in which there was no trace of excitement] you will not find the case I am about to submit anywhere referred to in your minute-book.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The Judgment_ My Lord [began the waiter in an even tone in which there was no trace of excitement] you will not find the case I am about to submit anywhere referred to in your minute-book.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _The Judgment_ My Lord [began the waiter in an even tone in which there was no trace of excitement] you will not find the case I am about to submit anywhere referred to in your minute-book.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading _The Judgment_ My Lord [began the waiter in an even tone in which there was no trace of excitement] you will not find the case I am about to submit anywhere referred to in your minute-book.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Moreover, I shall relate the circumstances without any embellishment and without any intention of playing on your dramatic sense or on your emotions.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _The Judgment_ My Lord [began the waiter in an even tone in which there was no trace of excitement] you will not find the case I am about to submit anywhere referred to in your minute-book.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _The Judgment_ My Lord [began the waiter in an even tone in which there was no trace of excitement] you will not find the case I am about to submit anywhere referred to in your minute-book.
