adduceverb
advance evidence for
From this reading He used to adduce instances told him by experienced judges and counsel of where they had been themselves deceived by demeanour.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading In Irving’s case the points of difference were not merely overt; there were subtle differences of tone and look and bearing—loftiness, for instance, as against supreme and fearless indifference and brutality.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading _The Lyons Mail_ was always one of the most anxious and exhausting of his plays.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Irving has often told me that in playing the double part the real difficulty was not to make the two men unlike and guilt look like guilt, but the opposite.
eagerly desirous
From this reading _The Lyons Mail_ was always one of the most anxious and exhausting of his plays.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is indeed difficult for any one to discriminate between the shame, together with the submission to the Divine Law to which he has been bred, of the innocent, and the fear, whose expression is modified by hardihood, of the guilty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In Irving’s case the points of difference were not merely overt; there were subtle differences of tone and look and bearing—loftiness, for instance, as against supreme and fearless indifference and brutality.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading In Irving’s case the points of difference were not merely overt; there were subtle differences of tone and look and bearing—loftiness, for instance, as against supreme and fearless indifference and brutality.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He used to adduce instances told him by experienced judges and counsel of where they had been themselves deceived by demeanour.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It is indeed difficult for any one to discriminate between the shame, together with the submission to the Divine Law to which he has been bred, of the innocent, and the fear, whose expression is modified by hardihood, of the guilty.
bredverbUS /bred/
inflected form of “breed” — call forth
From this reading It is indeed difficult for any one to discriminate between the shame, together with the submission to the Divine Law to which he has been bred, of the innocent, and the fear, whose expression is modified by hardihood, of the guilty.
brutalitynounUS /bruːˈtæləti/
the trait of extreme cruelty
From this reading In Irving’s case the points of difference were not merely overt; there were subtle differences of tone and look and bearing—loftiness, for instance, as against supreme and fearless indifference and brutality.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Irving has often told me that in playing the double part the real difficulty was not to make the two men unlike and guilt look like guilt, but the opposite.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He used to adduce instances told him by experienced judges and counsel of where they had been themselves deceived by demeanour.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In Irving’s case the points of difference were not merely overt; there were subtle differences of tone and look and bearing—loftiness, for instance, as against supreme and fearless indifference and brutality.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading He used to adduce instances told him by experienced judges and counsel of where they had been themselves deceived by demeanour.
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading He used to adduce instances told him by experienced judges and counsel of where they had been themselves deceived by demeanour.
demeanournounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading He used to adduce instances told him by experienced judges and counsel of where they had been themselves deceived by demeanour.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading In Irving’s case the points of difference were not merely overt; there were subtle differences of tone and look and bearing—loftiness, for instance, as against supreme and fearless indifference and brutality.
differencesnounUS /ˈdɪfərənsɪz/
plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading In Irving’s case the points of difference were not merely overt; there were subtle differences of tone and look and bearing—loftiness, for instance, as against supreme and fearless indifference and brutality.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It is indeed difficult for any one to discriminate between the shame, together with the submission to the Divine Law to which he has been bred, of the innocent, and the fear, whose expression is modified by hardihood, of the guilty.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Irving has often told me that in playing the double part the real difficulty was not to make the two men unlike and guilt look like guilt, but the opposite.
discriminateverbUS /dɪˈskrɪməneɪt/
recognize or perceive the difference
From this reading It is indeed difficult for any one to discriminate between the shame, together with the submission to the Divine Law to which he has been bred, of the innocent, and the fear, whose expression is modified by hardihood, of the guilty.
emanating from God
From this reading It is indeed difficult for any one to discriminate between the shame, together with the submission to the Divine Law to which he has been bred, of the innocent, and the fear, whose expression is modified by hardihood, of the guilty.
increase twofold
From this reading Irving has often told me that in playing the double part the real difficulty was not to make the two men unlike and guilt look like guilt, but the opposite.
exhaustingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪŋ/
having a debilitating effect
From this reading _The Lyons Mail_ was always one of the most anxious and exhausting of his plays.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading He used to adduce instances told him by experienced judges and counsel of where they had been themselves deceived by demeanour.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading It is indeed difficult for any one to discriminate between the shame, together with the submission to the Divine Law to which he has been bred, of the innocent, and the fear, whose expression is modified by hardihood, of the guilty.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading It is indeed difficult for any one to discriminate between the shame, together with the submission to the Divine Law to which he has been bred, of the innocent, and the fear, whose expression is modified by hardihood, of the guilty.
fearlessadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrləs/
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
From this reading In Irving’s case the points of difference were not merely overt; there were subtle differences of tone and look and bearing—loftiness, for instance, as against supreme and fearless indifference and brutality.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is indeed difficult for any one to discriminate between the shame, together with the submission to the Divine Law to which he has been bred, of the innocent, and the fear, whose expression is modified by hardihood, of the guilty.
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading Irving has often told me that in playing the double part the real difficulty was not to make the two men unlike and guilt look like guilt, but the opposite.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading It is indeed difficult for any one to discriminate between the shame, together with the submission to the Divine Law to which he has been bred, of the innocent, and the fear, whose expression is modified by hardihood, of the guilty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He used to adduce instances told him by experienced judges and counsel of where they had been themselves deceived by demeanour.
hardihoodnoun
the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
From this reading It is indeed difficult for any one to discriminate between the shame, together with the submission to the Divine Law to which he has been bred, of the innocent, and the fear, whose expression is modified by hardihood, of the guilty.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Irving has often told me that in playing the double part the real difficulty was not to make the two men unlike and guilt look like guilt, but the opposite.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He used to adduce instances told him by experienced judges and counsel of where they had been themselves deceived by demeanour.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He used to adduce instances told him by experienced judges and counsel of where they had been themselves deceived by demeanour.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _The Lyons Mail_ was always one of the most anxious and exhausting of his plays.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Irving has often told me that in playing the double part the real difficulty was not to make the two men unlike and guilt look like guilt, but the opposite.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It is indeed difficult for any one to discriminate between the shame, together with the submission to the Divine Law to which he has been bred, of the innocent, and the fear, whose expression is modified by hardihood, of the guilty.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading In Irving’s case the points of difference were not merely overt; there were subtle differences of tone and look and bearing—loftiness, for instance, as against supreme and fearless indifference and brutality.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading It is indeed difficult for any one to discriminate between the shame, together with the submission to the Divine Law to which he has been bred, of the innocent, and the fear, whose expression is modified by hardihood, of the guilty.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In Irving’s case the points of difference were not merely overt; there were subtle differences of tone and look and bearing—loftiness, for instance, as against supreme and fearless indifference and brutality.
instancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/
plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something
From this reading He used to adduce instances told him by experienced judges and counsel of where they had been themselves deceived by demeanour.
IrvingnounUS /ˈɜːrvɪŋ/
United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)
From this reading Irving has often told me that in playing the double part the real difficulty was not to make the two men unlike and guilt look like guilt, but the opposite.
Irving'snounUS /ˈɜːrvɪŋz/
possessive form of “irving” — United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)
From this reading In Irving’s case the points of difference were not merely overt; there were subtle differences of tone and look and bearing—loftiness, for instance, as against supreme and fearless indifference and brutality.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is indeed difficult for any one to discriminate between the shame, together with the submission to the Divine Law to which he has been bred, of the innocent, and the fear, whose expression is modified by hardihood, of the guilty.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is indeed difficult for any one to discriminate between the shame, together with the submission to the Divine Law to which he has been bred, of the innocent, and the fear, whose expression is modified by hardihood, of the guilty.
judgesnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges
From this reading He used to adduce instances told him by experienced judges and counsel of where they had been themselves deceived by demeanour.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading It is indeed difficult for any one to discriminate between the shame, together with the submission to the Divine Law to which he has been bred, of the innocent, and the fear, whose expression is modified by hardihood, of the guilty.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Irving has often told me that in playing the double part the real difficulty was not to make the two men unlike and guilt look like guilt, but the opposite.
loftinessnoun
the quality of being high or lofty
From this reading In Irving’s case the points of difference were not merely overt; there were subtle differences of tone and look and bearing—loftiness, for instance, as against supreme and fearless indifference and brutality.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Irving has often told me that in playing the double part the real difficulty was not to make the two men unlike and guilt look like guilt, but the opposite.
LyonsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon
From this reading _The Lyons Mail_ was always one of the most anxious and exhausting of his plays.
MailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading _The Lyons Mail_ was always one of the most anxious and exhausting of his plays.
engage in
From this reading Irving has often told me that in playing the double part the real difficulty was not to make the two men unlike and guilt look like guilt, but the opposite.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Irving has often told me that in playing the double part the real difficulty was not to make the two men unlike and guilt look like guilt, but the opposite.
the force of workers available
From this reading Irving has often told me that in playing the double part the real difficulty was not to make the two men unlike and guilt look like guilt, but the opposite.
and nothing more
From this reading In Irving’s case the points of difference were not merely overt; there were subtle differences of tone and look and bearing—loftiness, for instance, as against supreme and fearless indifference and brutality.
modifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪd/
changed in form or character
From this reading It is indeed difficult for any one to discriminate between the shame, together with the submission to the Divine Law to which he has been bred, of the innocent, and the fear, whose expression is modified by hardihood, of the guilty.
used to form the superlative
From this reading _The Lyons Mail_ was always one of the most anxious and exhausting of his plays.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Irving has often told me that in playing the double part the real difficulty was not to make the two men unlike and guilt look like guilt, but the opposite.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He used to adduce instances told him by experienced judges and counsel of where they had been themselves deceived by demeanour.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Irving has often told me that in playing the double part the real difficulty was not to make the two men unlike and guilt look like guilt, but the opposite.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is indeed difficult for any one to discriminate between the shame, together with the submission to the Divine Law to which he has been bred, of the innocent, and the fear, whose expression is modified by hardihood, of the guilty.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Irving has often told me that in playing the double part the real difficulty was not to make the two men unlike and guilt look like guilt, but the opposite.
overtadjectiveUS /oʊˈvɜːrt/
open and observable; not secret or hidden
From this reading In Irving’s case the points of difference were not merely overt; there were subtle differences of tone and look and bearing—loftiness, for instance, as against supreme and fearless indifference and brutality.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Irving has often told me that in playing the double part the real difficulty was not to make the two men unlike and guilt look like guilt, but the opposite.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Irving has often told me that in playing the double part the real difficulty was not to make the two men unlike and guilt look like guilt, but the opposite.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading _The Lyons Mail_ was always one of the most anxious and exhausting of his plays.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading In Irving’s case the points of difference were not merely overt; there were subtle differences of tone and look and bearing—loftiness, for instance, as against supreme and fearless indifference and brutality.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Irving has often told me that in playing the double part the real difficulty was not to make the two men unlike and guilt look like guilt, but the opposite.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading It is indeed difficult for any one to discriminate between the shame, together with the submission to the Divine Law to which he has been bred, of the innocent, and the fear, whose expression is modified by hardihood, of the guilty.
submissionnounUS /səbˈmɪʃən/
something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition)
From this reading It is indeed difficult for any one to discriminate between the shame, together with the submission to the Divine Law to which he has been bred, of the innocent, and the fear, whose expression is modified by hardihood, of the guilty.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading In Irving’s case the points of difference were not merely overt; there were subtle differences of tone and look and bearing—loftiness, for instance, as against supreme and fearless indifference and brutality.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading In Irving’s case the points of difference were not merely overt; there were subtle differences of tone and look and bearing—loftiness, for instance, as against supreme and fearless indifference and brutality.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Irving has often told me that in playing the double part the real difficulty was not to make the two men unlike and guilt look like guilt, but the opposite.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Irving has often told me that in playing the double part the real difficulty was not to make the two men unlike and guilt look like guilt, but the opposite.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading He used to adduce instances told him by experienced judges and counsel of where they had been themselves deceived by demeanour.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In Irving’s case the points of difference were not merely overt; there were subtle differences of tone and look and bearing—loftiness, for instance, as against supreme and fearless indifference and brutality.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He used to adduce instances told him by experienced judges and counsel of where they had been themselves deceived by demeanour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Irving has often told me that in playing the double part the real difficulty was not to make the two men unlike and guilt look like guilt, but the opposite.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It is indeed difficult for any one to discriminate between the shame, together with the submission to the Divine Law to which he has been bred, of the innocent, and the fear, whose expression is modified by hardihood, of the guilty.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Irving has often told me that in playing the double part the real difficulty was not to make the two men unlike and guilt look like guilt, but the opposite.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading In Irving’s case the points of difference were not merely overt; there were subtle differences of tone and look and bearing—loftiness, for instance, as against supreme and fearless indifference and brutality.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Irving has often told me that in playing the double part the real difficulty was not to make the two men unlike and guilt look like guilt, but the opposite.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading Irving has often told me that in playing the double part the real difficulty was not to make the two men unlike and guilt look like guilt, but the opposite.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He used to adduce instances told him by experienced judges and counsel of where they had been themselves deceived by demeanour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Irving has often told me that in playing the double part the real difficulty was not to make the two men unlike and guilt look like guilt, but the opposite.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In Irving’s case the points of difference were not merely overt; there were subtle differences of tone and look and bearing—loftiness, for instance, as against supreme and fearless indifference and brutality.
in or at the place that
From this reading He used to adduce instances told him by experienced judges and counsel of where they had been themselves deceived by demeanour.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is indeed difficult for any one to discriminate between the shame, together with the submission to the Divine Law to which he has been bred, of the innocent, and the fear, whose expression is modified by hardihood, of the guilty.
belonging to which person
From this reading It is indeed difficult for any one to discriminate between the shame, together with the submission to the Divine Law to which he has been bred, of the innocent, and the fear, whose expression is modified by hardihood, of the guilty.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is indeed difficult for any one to discriminate between the shame, together with the submission to the Divine Law to which he has been bred, of the innocent, and the fear, whose expression is modified by hardihood, of the guilty.
