used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Samuel Dockwrath was a little man, with sandy hair, a pale face, and stone-blue eyes.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading In judging of him by appearance only and not by the ear, one would be inclined to doubt that he could be a very sharp attorney abroad and a very persistent tyrant at home.
accuracynounUS /ˈækjərəsi/
the quality of being near to the true value
From this reading He talked well and to the point, and with a tone of voice that could command where command was possible, persuade where persuasion was required, mystify when mystification was needed, and express with accuracy the tone of an obedient humble servant when servility was thought to be expedient.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He talked well and to the point, and with a tone of voice that could command where command was possible, persuade where persuasion was required, mystify when mystification was needed, and express with accuracy the tone of an obedient humble servant when servility was thought to be expedient.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Samuel Dockwrath was a little man, with sandy hair, a pale face, and stone-blue eyes.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading In judging of him by appearance only and not by the ear, one would be inclined to doubt that he could be a very sharp attorney abroad and a very persistent tyrant at home.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In judging of him by appearance only and not by the ear, one would be inclined to doubt that he could be a very sharp attorney abroad and a very persistent tyrant at home.
attorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading In judging of him by appearance only and not by the ear, one would be inclined to doubt that he could be a very sharp attorney abroad and a very persistent tyrant at home.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In judging of him by appearance only and not by the ear, one would be inclined to doubt that he could be a very sharp attorney abroad and a very persistent tyrant at home.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But when Mr. Dockwrath began to talk, one's respect for him began to grow.
BULLnounUS /bʊl/
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading THE COMMERCIAL ROOM, BULL INN, LEEDS.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when Mr. Dockwrath began to talk, one's respect for him began to grow.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In judging of him by appearance only and not by the ear, one would be inclined to doubt that he could be a very sharp attorney abroad and a very persistent tyrant at home.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading He talked well and to the point, and with a tone of voice that could command where command was possible, persuade where persuasion was required, mystify when mystification was needed, and express with accuracy the tone of an obedient humble servant when servility was thought to be expedient.
COMMERCIALadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading THE COMMERCIAL ROOM, BULL INN, LEEDS.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In judging of him by appearance only and not by the ear, one would be inclined to doubt that he could be a very sharp attorney abroad and a very persistent tyrant at home.
Dockwrath
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From this reading Mr. Samuel Dockwrath was a little man, with sandy hair, a pale face, and stone-blue eyes.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading In judging of him by appearance only and not by the ear, one would be inclined to doubt that he could be a very sharp attorney abroad and a very persistent tyrant at home.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading In judging of him by appearance only and not by the ear, one would be inclined to doubt that he could be a very sharp attorney abroad and a very persistent tyrant at home.
expedientadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspiːdiənt/
serving to promote your interest
From this reading He talked well and to the point, and with a tone of voice that could command where command was possible, persuade where persuasion was required, mystify when mystification was needed, and express with accuracy the tone of an obedient humble servant when servility was thought to be expedient.
give expression to
From this reading He talked well and to the point, and with a tone of voice that could command where command was possible, persuade where persuasion was required, mystify when mystification was needed, and express with accuracy the tone of an obedient humble servant when servility was thought to be expedient.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Mr. Samuel Dockwrath was a little man, with sandy hair, a pale face, and stone-blue eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Mr. Samuel Dockwrath was a little man, with sandy hair, a pale face, and stone-blue eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But when Mr. Dockwrath began to talk, one's respect for him began to grow.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading But when Mr. Dockwrath began to talk, one's respect for him began to grow.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Mr. Samuel Dockwrath was a little man, with sandy hair, a pale face, and stone-blue eyes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In judging of him by appearance only and not by the ear, one would be inclined to doubt that he could be a very sharp attorney abroad and a very persistent tyrant at home.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In judging of him by appearance only and not by the ear, one would be inclined to doubt that he could be a very sharp attorney abroad and a very persistent tyrant at home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In judging of him by appearance only and not by the ear, one would be inclined to doubt that he could be a very sharp attorney abroad and a very persistent tyrant at home.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading He talked well and to the point, and with a tone of voice that could command where command was possible, persuade where persuasion was required, mystify when mystification was needed, and express with accuracy the tone of an obedient humble servant when servility was thought to be expedient.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In judging of him by appearance only and not by the ear, one would be inclined to doubt that he could be a very sharp attorney abroad and a very persistent tyrant at home.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading In judging of him by appearance only and not by the ear, one would be inclined to doubt that he could be a very sharp attorney abroad and a very persistent tyrant at home.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading THE COMMERCIAL ROOM, BULL INN, LEEDS.
judgingnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
From this reading In judging of him by appearance only and not by the ear, one would be inclined to doubt that he could be a very sharp attorney abroad and a very persistent tyrant at home.
LEEDSnounUS /liːdz/
a city on the River Aire in West Yorkshire in northern England; a center of the clothing industry
From this reading THE COMMERCIAL ROOM, BULL INN, LEEDS.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Samuel Dockwrath was a little man, with sandy hair, a pale face, and stone-blue eyes.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. Samuel Dockwrath was a little man, with sandy hair, a pale face, and stone-blue eyes.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Samuel Dockwrath was a little man, with sandy hair, a pale face, and stone-blue eyes.
mystificationnoun
confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading He talked well and to the point, and with a tone of voice that could command where command was possible, persuade where persuasion was required, mystify when mystification was needed, and express with accuracy the tone of an obedient humble servant when servility was thought to be expedient.
mystifyverbUS /ˈmɪstəfaɪ/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading He talked well and to the point, and with a tone of voice that could command where command was possible, persuade where persuasion was required, mystify when mystification was needed, and express with accuracy the tone of an obedient humble servant when servility was thought to be expedient.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He talked well and to the point, and with a tone of voice that could command where command was possible, persuade where persuasion was required, mystify when mystification was needed, and express with accuracy the tone of an obedient humble servant when servility was thought to be expedient.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In judging of him by appearance only and not by the ear, one would be inclined to doubt that he could be a very sharp attorney abroad and a very persistent tyrant at home.
obedientadjectiveUS /oʊˈbiːdiənt/
dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority
From this reading He talked well and to the point, and with a tone of voice that could command where command was possible, persuade where persuasion was required, mystify when mystification was needed, and express with accuracy the tone of an obedient humble servant when servility was thought to be expedient.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In judging of him by appearance only and not by the ear, one would be inclined to doubt that he could be a very sharp attorney abroad and a very persistent tyrant at home.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In judging of him by appearance only and not by the ear, one would be inclined to doubt that he could be a very sharp attorney abroad and a very persistent tyrant at home.
one's
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From this reading But when Mr. Dockwrath began to talk, one's respect for him began to grow.
and nothing more
From this reading In judging of him by appearance only and not by the ear, one would be inclined to doubt that he could be a very sharp attorney abroad and a very persistent tyrant at home.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Mr. Samuel Dockwrath was a little man, with sandy hair, a pale face, and stone-blue eyes.
persistentadjectiveUS /pərˈsɪstənt/
never-ceasing
From this reading In judging of him by appearance only and not by the ear, one would be inclined to doubt that he could be a very sharp attorney abroad and a very persistent tyrant at home.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading He talked well and to the point, and with a tone of voice that could command where command was possible, persuade where persuasion was required, mystify when mystification was needed, and express with accuracy the tone of an obedient humble servant when servility was thought to be expedient.
persuasionnounUS /pərˈsweɪʒən/
the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
From this reading He talked well and to the point, and with a tone of voice that could command where command was possible, persuade where persuasion was required, mystify when mystification was needed, and express with accuracy the tone of an obedient humble servant when servility was thought to be expedient.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He talked well and to the point, and with a tone of voice that could command where command was possible, persuade where persuasion was required, mystify when mystification was needed, and express with accuracy the tone of an obedient humble servant when servility was thought to be expedient.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He talked well and to the point, and with a tone of voice that could command where command was possible, persuade where persuasion was required, mystify when mystification was needed, and express with accuracy the tone of an obedient humble servant when servility was thought to be expedient.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He talked well and to the point, and with a tone of voice that could command where command was possible, persuade where persuasion was required, mystify when mystification was needed, and express with accuracy the tone of an obedient humble servant when servility was thought to be expedient.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading But when Mr. Dockwrath began to talk, one's respect for him began to grow.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE COMMERCIAL ROOM, BULL INN, LEEDS.
SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading Mr. Samuel Dockwrath was a little man, with sandy hair, a pale face, and stone-blue eyes.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading Mr. Samuel Dockwrath was a little man, with sandy hair, a pale face, and stone-blue eyes.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading He talked well and to the point, and with a tone of voice that could command where command was possible, persuade where persuasion was required, mystify when mystification was needed, and express with accuracy the tone of an obedient humble servant when servility was thought to be expedient.
servilitynounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪlətiː/
abject or cringing submissiveness
From this reading He talked well and to the point, and with a tone of voice that could command where command was possible, persuade where persuasion was required, mystify when mystification was needed, and express with accuracy the tone of an obedient humble servant when servility was thought to be expedient.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading In judging of him by appearance only and not by the ear, one would be inclined to doubt that he could be a very sharp attorney abroad and a very persistent tyrant at home.
stone-blue
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From this reading Mr. Samuel Dockwrath was a little man, with sandy hair, a pale face, and stone-blue eyes.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading But when Mr. Dockwrath began to talk, one's respect for him began to grow.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He talked well and to the point, and with a tone of voice that could command where command was possible, persuade where persuasion was required, mystify when mystification was needed, and express with accuracy the tone of an obedient humble servant when servility was thought to be expedient.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In judging of him by appearance only and not by the ear, one would be inclined to doubt that he could be a very sharp attorney abroad and a very persistent tyrant at home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COMMERCIAL ROOM, BULL INN, LEEDS.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He talked well and to the point, and with a tone of voice that could command where command was possible, persuade where persuasion was required, mystify when mystification was needed, and express with accuracy the tone of an obedient humble servant when servility was thought to be expedient.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In judging of him by appearance only and not by the ear, one would be inclined to doubt that he could be a very sharp attorney abroad and a very persistent tyrant at home.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading He talked well and to the point, and with a tone of voice that could command where command was possible, persuade where persuasion was required, mystify when mystification was needed, and express with accuracy the tone of an obedient humble servant when servility was thought to be expedient.
tyrantnounUS /ˈtaɪrənt/
a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading In judging of him by appearance only and not by the ear, one would be inclined to doubt that he could be a very sharp attorney abroad and a very persistent tyrant at home.
precisely as stated
From this reading In judging of him by appearance only and not by the ear, one would be inclined to doubt that he could be a very sharp attorney abroad and a very persistent tyrant at home.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He talked well and to the point, and with a tone of voice that could command where command was possible, persuade where persuasion was required, mystify when mystification was needed, and express with accuracy the tone of an obedient humble servant when servility was thought to be expedient.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Samuel Dockwrath was a little man, with sandy hair, a pale face, and stone-blue eyes.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He talked well and to the point, and with a tone of voice that could command where command was possible, persuade where persuasion was required, mystify when mystification was needed, and express with accuracy the tone of an obedient humble servant when servility was thought to be expedient.
at the time that
From this reading But when Mr. Dockwrath began to talk, one's respect for him began to grow.
in or at the place that
From this reading He talked well and to the point, and with a tone of voice that could command where command was possible, persuade where persuasion was required, mystify when mystification was needed, and express with accuracy the tone of an obedient humble servant when servility was thought to be expedient.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Samuel Dockwrath was a little man, with sandy hair, a pale face, and stone-blue eyes.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In judging of him by appearance only and not by the ear, one would be inclined to doubt that he could be a very sharp attorney abroad and a very persistent tyrant at home.
