adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “For some unexplained reason, your Honor, my client desires to suspend further proceedings, with a view to effect a peaceable compromise with the plaintiff.
abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading While I, as his counsel, am still convinced of his legal irresponsibility, as he has chosen publicly to abandon his rights here, I can only ask your Honor's permission to suspend further proceedings until I can confer with Colonel Starbottle.”
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading As he is a man of wealth and position, he is able and willing to pay liberally for that privilege.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading No less white, but more agitated, was the face of the defendant's counsel, who instantly rose.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading While I, as his counsel, am still convinced of his legal irresponsibility, as he has chosen publicly to abandon his rights here, I can only ask your Honor's permission to suspend further proceedings until I can confer with Colonel Starbottle.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the momentary silence which followed, the Colonel's voice was heard saying, “We rest here, your Honor,” and he sat down.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he is a man of wealth and position, he is able and willing to pay liberally for that privilege.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading While I, as his counsel, am still convinced of his legal irresponsibility, as he has chosen publicly to abandon his rights here, I can only ask your Honor's permission to suspend further proceedings until I can confer with Colonel Starbottle.”
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No less white, but more agitated, was the face of the defendant's counsel, who instantly rose.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading While I, as his counsel, am still convinced of his legal irresponsibility, as he has chosen publicly to abandon his rights here, I can only ask your Honor's permission to suspend further proceedings until I can confer with Colonel Starbottle.”
chosennounUS /ˈtʃoʊzən/
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading While I, as his counsel, am still convinced of his legal irresponsibility, as he has chosen publicly to abandon his rights here, I can only ask your Honor's permission to suspend further proceedings until I can confer with Colonel Starbottle.”
clientnounUS /ˈklaɪənt/
a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading “For some unexplained reason, your Honor, my client desires to suspend further proceedings, with a view to effect a peaceable compromise with the plaintiff.
ColonelnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəl/
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading While I, as his counsel, am still convinced of his legal irresponsibility, as he has chosen publicly to abandon his rights here, I can only ask your Honor's permission to suspend further proceedings until I can confer with Colonel Starbottle.”
Colonel'snounUS /ˈkɜːrnəlz/
possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading In the momentary silence which followed, the Colonel's voice was heard saying, “We rest here, your Honor,” and he sat down.
compromiseverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading “For some unexplained reason, your Honor, my client desires to suspend further proceedings, with a view to effect a peaceable compromise with the plaintiff.
conferverbUS /kənˈfɜːr/
have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading While I, as his counsel, am still convinced of his legal irresponsibility, as he has chosen publicly to abandon his rights here, I can only ask your Honor's permission to suspend further proceedings until I can confer with Colonel Starbottle.”
convincedadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnst/
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading While I, as his counsel, am still convinced of his legal irresponsibility, as he has chosen publicly to abandon his rights here, I can only ask your Honor's permission to suspend further proceedings until I can confer with Colonel Starbottle.”
counselnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəl/
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading No less white, but more agitated, was the face of the defendant's counsel, who instantly rose.
defendant'snounUS /dɪˈfendənts/
possessive form of “defendant” — a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused
From this reading No less white, but more agitated, was the face of the defendant's counsel, who instantly rose.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading “For some unexplained reason, your Honor, my client desires to suspend further proceedings, with a view to effect a peaceable compromise with the plaintiff.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In the momentary silence which followed, the Colonel's voice was heard saying, “We rest here, your Honor,” and he sat down.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading “For some unexplained reason, your Honor, my client desires to suspend further proceedings, with a view to effect a peaceable compromise with the plaintiff.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading No less white, but more agitated, was the face of the defendant's counsel, who instantly rose.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading In the momentary silence which followed, the Colonel's voice was heard saying, “We rest here, your Honor,” and he sat down.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “For some unexplained reason, your Honor, my client desires to suspend further proceedings, with a view to effect a peaceable compromise with the plaintiff.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
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 “For some unexplained reason, your Honor, my client desires to suspend further proceedings, with a view to effect a peaceable compromise with the plaintiff.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While I, as his counsel, am still convinced of his legal irresponsibility, as he has chosen publicly to abandon his rights here, I can only ask your Honor's permission to suspend further proceedings until I can confer with Colonel Starbottle.”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the momentary silence which followed, the Colonel's voice was heard saying, “We rest here, your Honor,” and he sat down.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading In the momentary silence which followed, the Colonel's voice was heard saying, “We rest here, your Honor,” and he sat down.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading In the momentary silence which followed, the Colonel's voice was heard saying, “We rest here, your Honor,” and he sat down.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While I, as his counsel, am still convinced of his legal irresponsibility, as he has chosen publicly to abandon his rights here, I can only ask your Honor's permission to suspend further proceedings until I can confer with Colonel Starbottle.”
HonornounUS /ˈɑːnər/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading In the momentary silence which followed, the Colonel's voice was heard saying, “We rest here, your Honor,” and he sat down.
Honor'snounUS /ˈɑːnərz/
possessive form of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading While I, as his counsel, am still convinced of his legal irresponsibility, as he has chosen publicly to abandon his rights here, I can only ask your Honor's permission to suspend further proceedings until I can confer with Colonel Starbottle.”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading While I, as his counsel, am still convinced of his legal irresponsibility, as he has chosen publicly to abandon his rights here, I can only ask your Honor's permission to suspend further proceedings until I can confer with Colonel Starbottle.”
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the momentary silence which followed, the Colonel's voice was heard saying, “We rest here, your Honor,” and he sat down.
instantlyadverbUS /ˈɪnstəntli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading No less white, but more agitated, was the face of the defendant's counsel, who instantly rose.
irresponsibilitynounUS /ˌɪrəspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
a form of untrustworthiness; the trait of lacking a sense of responsibility and not feeling accountable for your actions
From this reading While I, as his counsel, am still convinced of his legal irresponsibility, as he has chosen publicly to abandon his rights here, I can only ask your Honor's permission to suspend further proceedings until I can confer with Colonel Starbottle.”
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As he is a man of wealth and position, he is able and willing to pay liberally for that privilege.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading While I, as his counsel, am still convinced of his legal irresponsibility, as he has chosen publicly to abandon his rights here, I can only ask your Honor's permission to suspend further proceedings until I can confer with Colonel Starbottle.”
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading No less white, but more agitated, was the face of the defendant's counsel, who instantly rose.
liberallyadverbUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəliː/
freely in a nonliteral manner
From this reading As he is a man of wealth and position, he is able and willing to pay liberally for that privilege.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As he is a man of wealth and position, he is able and willing to pay liberally for that privilege.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading In the momentary silence which followed, the Colonel's voice was heard saying, “We rest here, your Honor,” and he sat down.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No less white, but more agitated, was the face of the defendant's counsel, who instantly rose.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “For some unexplained reason, your Honor, my client desires to suspend further proceedings, with a view to effect a peaceable compromise with the plaintiff.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading No less white, but more agitated, was the face of the defendant's counsel, who instantly rose.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No less white, but more agitated, was the face of the defendant's counsel, who instantly rose.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading While I, as his counsel, am still convinced of his legal irresponsibility, as he has chosen publicly to abandon his rights here, I can only ask your Honor's permission to suspend further proceedings until I can confer with Colonel Starbottle.”
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading As he is a man of wealth and position, he is able and willing to pay liberally for that privilege.
peaceableadjectiveUS /ˈpiːsəbəl/
inclined or disposed to peace
From this reading “For some unexplained reason, your Honor, my client desires to suspend further proceedings, with a view to effect a peaceable compromise with the plaintiff.
permissionnounUS /pərˈmɪʃən/
approval to do something
From this reading While I, as his counsel, am still convinced of his legal irresponsibility, as he has chosen publicly to abandon his rights here, I can only ask your Honor's permission to suspend further proceedings until I can confer with Colonel Starbottle.”
plaintiffnounUS /ˈpleɪntəf/
a person who brings an action in a court of law
From this reading “For some unexplained reason, your Honor, my client desires to suspend further proceedings, with a view to effect a peaceable compromise with the plaintiff.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading As he is a man of wealth and position, he is able and willing to pay liberally for that privilege.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading As he is a man of wealth and position, he is able and willing to pay liberally for that privilege.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading “For some unexplained reason, your Honor, my client desires to suspend further proceedings, with a view to effect a peaceable compromise with the plaintiff.
publiclyadverbUS /ˈpʌblɪkli/
in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly
From this reading While I, as his counsel, am still convinced of his legal irresponsibility, as he has chosen publicly to abandon his rights here, I can only ask your Honor's permission to suspend further proceedings until I can confer with Colonel Starbottle.”
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading “For some unexplained reason, your Honor, my client desires to suspend further proceedings, with a view to effect a peaceable compromise with the plaintiff.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading In the momentary silence which followed, the Colonel's voice was heard saying, “We rest here, your Honor,” and he sat down.
rightsnounUS /raɪts/
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading While I, as his counsel, am still convinced of his legal irresponsibility, as he has chosen publicly to abandon his rights here, I can only ask your Honor's permission to suspend further proceedings until I can confer with Colonel Starbottle.”
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading No less white, but more agitated, was the face of the defendant's counsel, who instantly rose.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In the momentary silence which followed, the Colonel's voice was heard saying, “We rest here, your Honor,” and he sat down.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading In the momentary silence which followed, the Colonel's voice was heard saying, “We rest here, your Honor,” and he sat down.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading In the momentary silence which followed, the Colonel's voice was heard saying, “We rest here, your Honor,” and he sat down.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “For some unexplained reason, your Honor, my client desires to suspend further proceedings, with a view to effect a peaceable compromise with the plaintiff.
Starbottle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While I, as his counsel, am still convinced of his legal irresponsibility, as he has chosen publicly to abandon his rights here, I can only ask your Honor's permission to suspend further proceedings until I can confer with Colonel Starbottle.”
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading While I, as his counsel, am still convinced of his legal irresponsibility, as he has chosen publicly to abandon his rights here, I can only ask your Honor's permission to suspend further proceedings until I can confer with Colonel Starbottle.”
suspendverbUS /səˈspend/
hang freely
From this reading “For some unexplained reason, your Honor, my client desires to suspend further proceedings, with a view to effect a peaceable compromise with the plaintiff.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As he is a man of wealth and position, he is able and willing to pay liberally for that privilege.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the momentary silence which followed, the Colonel's voice was heard saying, “We rest here, your Honor,” and he sat down.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “For some unexplained reason, your Honor, my client desires to suspend further proceedings, with a view to effect a peaceable compromise with the plaintiff.
unexplainedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspleɪnd/
not explained
From this reading “For some unexplained reason, your Honor, my client desires to suspend further proceedings, with a view to effect a peaceable compromise with the plaintiff.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading While I, as his counsel, am still convinced of his legal irresponsibility, as he has chosen publicly to abandon his rights here, I can only ask your Honor's permission to suspend further proceedings until I can confer with Colonel Starbottle.”
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading “For some unexplained reason, your Honor, my client desires to suspend further proceedings, with a view to effect a peaceable compromise with the plaintiff.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading In the momentary silence which followed, the Colonel's voice was heard saying, “We rest here, your Honor,” and he sat down.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the momentary silence which followed, the Colonel's voice was heard saying, “We rest here, your Honor,” and he sat down.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In the momentary silence which followed, the Colonel's voice was heard saying, “We rest here, your Honor,” and he sat down.
wealthnounUS /welθ/
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading As he is a man of wealth and position, he is able and willing to pay liberally for that privilege.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the momentary silence which followed, the Colonel's voice was heard saying, “We rest here, your Honor,” and he sat down.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While I, as his counsel, am still convinced of his legal irresponsibility, as he has chosen publicly to abandon his rights here, I can only ask your Honor's permission to suspend further proceedings until I can confer with Colonel Starbottle.”
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading No less white, but more agitated, was the face of the defendant's counsel, who instantly rose.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading No less white, but more agitated, was the face of the defendant's counsel, who instantly rose.
willingadjectiveUS /ˈwɪlɪŋ/
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading As he is a man of wealth and position, he is able and willing to pay liberally for that privilege.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “For some unexplained reason, your Honor, my client desires to suspend further proceedings, with a view to effect a peaceable compromise with the plaintiff.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In the momentary silence which followed, the Colonel's voice was heard saying, “We rest here, your Honor,” and he sat down.
