used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the opinion of certain members of the Chancery bar the conclusion of the Harborough case was disappointing, for from a legal point of view, there was no conclusion.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Apart from the legal aspect the conclusion could not be regretted; the buying of the claimant was undeniably wise, and at the same time almost romantic, for there was something of mystery about it.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In spite of all that had been said on both sides, all the facts and traditions and curious crooks that had come to light, the case was in the end as far from a legal decision as ever; it was merely withdrawn.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Apart from the legal aspect the conclusion could not be regretted; the buying of the claimant was undeniably wise, and at the same time almost romantic, for there was something of mystery about it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In spite of all that had been said on both sides, all the facts and traditions and curious crooks that had come to light, the case was in the end as far from a legal decision as ever; it was merely withdrawn.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Apart from the legal aspect the conclusion could not be regretted; the buying of the claimant was undeniably wise, and at the same time almost romantic, for there was something of mystery about it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In spite of all that had been said on both sides, all the facts and traditions and curious crooks that had come to light, the case was in the end as far from a legal decision as ever; it was merely withdrawn.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Apart from the legal aspect the conclusion could not be regretted; the buying of the claimant was undeniably wise, and at the same time almost romantic, for there was something of mystery about it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Apart from the legal aspect the conclusion could not be regretted; the buying of the claimant was undeniably wise, and at the same time almost romantic, for there was something of mystery about it.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading In the opinion of certain members of the Chancery bar the conclusion of the Harborough case was disappointing, for from a legal point of view, there was no conclusion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This was the best thing possible for the litigants and certainly the wisest; still, it was to be deplored, for a decision would have been interesting.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In spite of all that had been said on both sides, all the facts and traditions and curious crooks that had come to light, the case was in the end as far from a legal decision as ever; it was merely withdrawn.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading This was the best thing possible for the litigants and certainly the wisest; still, it was to be deplored, for a decision would have been interesting.
the two together, not just one
From this reading In spite of all that had been said on both sides, all the facts and traditions and curious crooks that had come to light, the case was in the end as far from a legal decision as ever; it was merely withdrawn.
buyingnounUS /ˈbaɪɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading Apart from the legal aspect the conclusion could not be regretted; the buying of the claimant was undeniably wise, and at the same time almost romantic, for there was something of mystery about it.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In the opinion of certain members of the Chancery bar the conclusion of the Harborough case was disappointing, for from a legal point of view, there was no conclusion.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In the opinion of certain members of the Chancery bar the conclusion of the Harborough case was disappointing, for from a legal point of view, there was no conclusion.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading This was the best thing possible for the litigants and certainly the wisest; still, it was to be deplored, for a decision would have been interesting.
ChancerynounUS /ˈtʃænsəri/
a court with jurisdiction in equity
From this reading In the opinion of certain members of the Chancery bar the conclusion of the Harborough case was disappointing, for from a legal point of view, there was no conclusion.
claimantnounUS /ˈkleɪmənt/
someone who claims a benefit or right or title
From this reading Apart from the legal aspect the conclusion could not be regretted; the buying of the claimant was undeniably wise, and at the same time almost romantic, for there was something of mystery about it.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In spite of all that had been said on both sides, all the facts and traditions and curious crooks that had come to light, the case was in the end as far from a legal decision as ever; it was merely withdrawn.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading In the opinion of certain members of the Chancery bar the conclusion of the Harborough case was disappointing, for from a legal point of view, there was no conclusion.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Apart from the legal aspect the conclusion could not be regretted; the buying of the claimant was undeniably wise, and at the same time almost romantic, for there was something of mystery about it.
crooksnounUS /krʊks/
plural of “crook” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading In spite of all that had been said on both sides, all the facts and traditions and curious crooks that had come to light, the case was in the end as far from a legal decision as ever; it was merely withdrawn.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading In spite of all that had been said on both sides, all the facts and traditions and curious crooks that had come to light, the case was in the end as far from a legal decision as ever; it was merely withdrawn.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading In spite of all that had been said on both sides, all the facts and traditions and curious crooks that had come to light, the case was in the end as far from a legal decision as ever; it was merely withdrawn.
deploredverbUS /dɪˈplɔːrd/
past form of “deplore” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading This was the best thing possible for the litigants and certainly the wisest; still, it was to be deplored, for a decision would have been interesting.
disappointingadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
not up to expectations
From this reading In the opinion of certain members of the Chancery bar the conclusion of the Harborough case was disappointing, for from a legal point of view, there was no conclusion.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading THE FULFILLING OF THE DREAM.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading In spite of all that had been said on both sides, all the facts and traditions and curious crooks that had come to light, the case was in the end as far from a legal decision as ever; it was merely withdrawn.
at any time
From this reading In spite of all that had been said on both sides, all the facts and traditions and curious crooks that had come to light, the case was in the end as far from a legal decision as ever; it was merely withdrawn.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In spite of all that had been said on both sides, all the facts and traditions and curious crooks that had come to light, the case was in the end as far from a legal decision as ever; it was merely withdrawn.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In spite of all that had been said on both sides, all the facts and traditions and curious crooks that had come to light, the case was in the end as far from a legal decision as ever; it was merely withdrawn.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the opinion of certain members of the Chancery bar the conclusion of the Harborough case was disappointing, for from a legal point of view, there was no conclusion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the opinion of certain members of the Chancery bar the conclusion of the Harborough case was disappointing, for from a legal point of view, there was no conclusion.
FULFILLINGverbUS /fʊlˈfɪlɪŋ/
inflected form of “fulfil” — put in effect
From this reading THE FULFILLING OF THE DREAM.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In spite of all that had been said on both sides, all the facts and traditions and curious crooks that had come to light, the case was in the end as far from a legal decision as ever; it was merely withdrawn.
Harborough
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From this reading In the opinion of certain members of the Chancery bar the conclusion of the Harborough case was disappointing, for from a legal point of view, there was no conclusion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This was the best thing possible for the litigants and certainly the wisest; still, it was to be deplored, for a decision would have been interesting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the opinion of certain members of the Chancery bar the conclusion of the Harborough case was disappointing, for from a legal point of view, there was no conclusion.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading This was the best thing possible for the litigants and certainly the wisest; still, it was to be deplored, for a decision would have been interesting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In spite of all that had been said on both sides, all the facts and traditions and curious crooks that had come to light, the case was in the end as far from a legal decision as ever; it was merely withdrawn.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading In the opinion of certain members of the Chancery bar the conclusion of the Harborough case was disappointing, for from a legal point of view, there was no conclusion.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In spite of all that had been said on both sides, all the facts and traditions and curious crooks that had come to light, the case was in the end as far from a legal decision as ever; it was merely withdrawn.
litigantsnounUS /ˈlɪtɪɡənts/
plural of “litigant” — (law) a party to a lawsuit; someone involved in litigation
From this reading This was the best thing possible for the litigants and certainly the wisest; still, it was to be deplored, for a decision would have been interesting.
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 In the opinion of certain members of the Chancery bar the conclusion of the Harborough case was disappointing, for from a legal point of view, there was no conclusion.
and nothing more
From this reading In spite of all that had been said on both sides, all the facts and traditions and curious crooks that had come to light, the case was in the end as far from a legal decision as ever; it was merely withdrawn.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Apart from the legal aspect the conclusion could not be regretted; the buying of the claimant was undeniably wise, and at the same time almost romantic, for there was something of mystery about it.
not any; not one
From this reading In the opinion of certain members of the Chancery bar the conclusion of the Harborough case was disappointing, for from a legal point of view, there was no conclusion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Apart from the legal aspect the conclusion could not be regretted; the buying of the claimant was undeniably wise, and at the same time almost romantic, for there was something of mystery about it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FULFILLING OF THE DREAM.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In spite of all that had been said on both sides, all the facts and traditions and curious crooks that had come to light, the case was in the end as far from a legal decision as ever; it was merely withdrawn.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading In the opinion of certain members of the Chancery bar the conclusion of the Harborough case was disappointing, for from a legal point of view, there was no conclusion.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading In the opinion of certain members of the Chancery bar the conclusion of the Harborough case was disappointing, for from a legal point of view, there was no conclusion.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading This was the best thing possible for the litigants and certainly the wisest; still, it was to be deplored, for a decision would have been interesting.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Apart from the legal aspect the conclusion could not be regretted; the buying of the claimant was undeniably wise, and at the same time almost romantic, for there was something of mystery about it.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading Apart from the legal aspect the conclusion could not be regretted; the buying of the claimant was undeniably wise, and at the same time almost romantic, for there was something of mystery about it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading In spite of all that had been said on both sides, all the facts and traditions and curious crooks that had come to light, the case was in the end as far from a legal decision as ever; it was merely withdrawn.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Apart from the legal aspect the conclusion could not be regretted; the buying of the claimant was undeniably wise, and at the same time almost romantic, for there was something of mystery about it.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading In spite of all that had been said on both sides, all the facts and traditions and curious crooks that had come to light, the case was in the end as far from a legal decision as ever; it was merely withdrawn.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Apart from the legal aspect the conclusion could not be regretted; the buying of the claimant was undeniably wise, and at the same time almost romantic, for there was something of mystery about it.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of all that had been said on both sides, all the facts and traditions and curious crooks that had come to light, the case was in the end as far from a legal decision as ever; it was merely withdrawn.
not in physical motion
From this reading This was the best thing possible for the litigants and certainly the wisest; still, it was to be deplored, for a decision would have been interesting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In spite of all that had been said on both sides, all the facts and traditions and curious crooks that had come to light, the case was in the end as far from a legal decision as ever; it was merely withdrawn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FULFILLING OF THE DREAM.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the opinion of certain members of the Chancery bar the conclusion of the Harborough case was disappointing, for from a legal point of view, there was no conclusion.
a special situation
From this reading This was the best thing possible for the litigants and certainly the wisest; still, it was to be deplored, for a decision would have been interesting.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the best thing possible for the litigants and certainly the wisest; still, it was to be deplored, for a decision would have been interesting.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Apart from the legal aspect the conclusion could not be regretted; the buying of the claimant was undeniably wise, and at the same time almost romantic, for there was something of mystery about it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In spite of all that had been said on both sides, all the facts and traditions and curious crooks that had come to light, the case was in the end as far from a legal decision as ever; it was merely withdrawn.
traditionsnounUS /trəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading In spite of all that had been said on both sides, all the facts and traditions and curious crooks that had come to light, the case was in the end as far from a legal decision as ever; it was merely withdrawn.
undeniablyadverbUS /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbli/
to an undeniable degree or in an undeniable manner
From this reading Apart from the legal aspect the conclusion could not be regretted; the buying of the claimant was undeniably wise, and at the same time almost romantic, for there was something of mystery about it.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading In the opinion of certain members of the Chancery bar the conclusion of the Harborough case was disappointing, for from a legal point of view, there was no conclusion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the opinion of certain members of the Chancery bar the conclusion of the Harborough case was disappointing, for from a legal point of view, there was no conclusion.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Apart from the legal aspect the conclusion could not be regretted; the buying of the claimant was undeniably wise, and at the same time almost romantic, for there was something of mystery about it.
wisestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzəst/
superlative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading This was the best thing possible for the litigants and certainly the wisest; still, it was to be deplored, for a decision would have been interesting.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading In spite of all that had been said on both sides, all the facts and traditions and curious crooks that had come to light, the case was in the end as far from a legal decision as ever; it was merely withdrawn.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This was the best thing possible for the litigants and certainly the wisest; still, it was to be deplored, for a decision would have been interesting.
