used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading STILL OFFERS A COMPROMISE, AND A BLUFF The term approached at which the Red Rock suit was to be tried, and both parties made preparations for it.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Leech, on his side, had associated with him as counsel for Still several lawyers of well-known ability, if of less recognized integrity; and Major Welch had retained old Mr. Bagby to represent his interest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading STILL OFFERS A COMPROMISE, AND A BLUFF The term approached at which the Red Rock suit was to be tried, and both parties made preparations for it.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading STILL OFFERS A COMPROMISE, AND A BLUFF The term approached at which the Red Rock suit was to be tried, and both parties made preparations for it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A number of the prominent members of the Bar had volunteered as Jacquelin’s counsel.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Leech, on his side, had associated with him as counsel for Still several lawyers of well-known ability, if of less recognized integrity; and Major Welch had retained old Mr. Bagby to represent his interest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading STILL OFFERS A COMPROMISE, AND A BLUFF The term approached at which the Red Rock suit was to be tried, and both parties made preparations for it.
Bagby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Leech, on his side, had associated with him as counsel for Still several lawyers of well-known ability, if of less recognized integrity; and Major Welch had retained old Mr. Bagby to represent his interest.
BailverbUS /beɪl/
release after a security has been paid
From this reading They knew the character of the new judge, Bail, and they considered Jacquelin’s cause that of every man in the State.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading A number of the prominent members of the Bar had volunteered as Jacquelin’s counsel.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading STILL OFFERS A COMPROMISE, AND A BLUFF The term approached at which the Red Rock suit was to be tried, and both parties made preparations for it.
BLUFFnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading STILL OFFERS A COMPROMISE, AND A BLUFF The term approached at which the Red Rock suit was to be tried, and both parties made preparations for it.
the two together, not just one
From this reading STILL OFFERS A COMPROMISE, AND A BLUFF The term approached at which the Red Rock suit was to be tried, and both parties made preparations for it.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading They knew the character of the new judge, Bail, and they considered Jacquelin’s cause that of every man in the State.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading They knew the character of the new judge, Bail, and they considered Jacquelin’s cause that of every man in the State.
COMPROMISEverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading STILL OFFERS A COMPROMISE, AND A BLUFF The term approached at which the Red Rock suit was to be tried, and both parties made preparations for it.
carefully weighed
From this reading They knew the character of the new judge, Bail, and they considered Jacquelin’s cause that of every man in the State.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading A number of the prominent members of the Bar had volunteered as Jacquelin’s counsel.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading They knew the character of the new judge, Bail, and they considered Jacquelin’s cause that of every man in the State.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading STILL OFFERS A COMPROMISE, AND A BLUFF The term approached at which the Red Rock suit was to be tried, and both parties made preparations for it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A number of the prominent members of the Bar had volunteered as Jacquelin’s counsel.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Leech, on his side, had associated with him as counsel for Still several lawyers of well-known ability, if of less recognized integrity; and Major Welch had retained old Mr. Bagby to represent his interest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Leech, on his side, had associated with him as counsel for Still several lawyers of well-known ability, if of less recognized integrity; and Major Welch had retained old Mr. Bagby to represent his interest.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Leech, on his side, had associated with him as counsel for Still several lawyers of well-known ability, if of less recognized integrity; and Major Welch had retained old Mr. Bagby to represent his interest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They knew the character of the new judge, Bail, and they considered Jacquelin’s cause that of every man in the State.
integritynounUS /ˌɪnˈteɡrəti/
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
From this reading Leech, on his side, had associated with him as counsel for Still several lawyers of well-known ability, if of less recognized integrity; and Major Welch had retained old Mr. Bagby to represent his interest.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Leech, on his side, had associated with him as counsel for Still several lawyers of well-known ability, if of less recognized integrity; and Major Welch had retained old Mr. Bagby to represent his interest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading STILL OFFERS A COMPROMISE, AND A BLUFF The term approached at which the Red Rock suit was to be tried, and both parties made preparations for it.
Jacquelin's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A number of the prominent members of the Bar had volunteered as Jacquelin’s counsel.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading They knew the character of the new judge, Bail, and they considered Jacquelin’s cause that of every man in the State.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They knew the character of the new judge, Bail, and they considered Jacquelin’s cause that of every man in the State.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Leech, on his side, had associated with him as counsel for Still several lawyers of well-known ability, if of less recognized integrity; and Major Welch had retained old Mr. Bagby to represent his interest.
LeechnounUS /liːtʃ/
carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end
From this reading Leech, on his side, had associated with him as counsel for Still several lawyers of well-known ability, if of less recognized integrity; and Major Welch had retained old Mr. Bagby to represent his interest.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Leech, on his side, had associated with him as counsel for Still several lawyers of well-known ability, if of less recognized integrity; and Major Welch had retained old Mr. Bagby to represent his interest.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading STILL OFFERS A COMPROMISE, AND A BLUFF The term approached at which the Red Rock suit was to be tried, and both parties made preparations for it.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Leech, on his side, had associated with him as counsel for Still several lawyers of well-known ability, if of less recognized integrity; and Major Welch had retained old Mr. Bagby to represent his interest.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading They knew the character of the new judge, Bail, and they considered Jacquelin’s cause that of every man in the State.
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 A number of the prominent members of the Bar had volunteered as Jacquelin’s counsel.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading They knew the character of the new judge, Bail, and they considered Jacquelin’s cause that of every man in the State.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A number of the prominent members of the Bar had volunteered as Jacquelin’s counsel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A number of the prominent members of the Bar had volunteered as Jacquelin’s counsel.
OFFERSnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading STILL OFFERS A COMPROMISE, AND A BLUFF The term approached at which the Red Rock suit was to be tried, and both parties made preparations for it.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Leech, on his side, had associated with him as counsel for Still several lawyers of well-known ability, if of less recognized integrity; and Major Welch had retained old Mr. Bagby to represent his interest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Leech, on his side, had associated with him as counsel for Still several lawyers of well-known ability, if of less recognized integrity; and Major Welch had retained old Mr. Bagby to represent his interest.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading STILL OFFERS A COMPROMISE, AND A BLUFF The term approached at which the Red Rock suit was to be tried, and both parties made preparations for it.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading STILL OFFERS A COMPROMISE, AND A BLUFF The term approached at which the Red Rock suit was to be tried, and both parties made preparations for it.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading A number of the prominent members of the Bar had volunteered as Jacquelin’s counsel.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Leech, on his side, had associated with him as counsel for Still several lawyers of well-known ability, if of less recognized integrity; and Major Welch had retained old Mr. Bagby to represent his interest.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading STILL OFFERS A COMPROMISE, AND A BLUFF The term approached at which the Red Rock suit was to be tried, and both parties made preparations for it.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading Leech, on his side, had associated with him as counsel for Still several lawyers of well-known ability, if of less recognized integrity; and Major Welch had retained old Mr. Bagby to represent his interest.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading Leech, on his side, had associated with him as counsel for Still several lawyers of well-known ability, if of less recognized integrity; and Major Welch had retained old Mr. Bagby to represent his interest.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading STILL OFFERS A COMPROMISE, AND A BLUFF The term approached at which the Red Rock suit was to be tried, and both parties made preparations for it.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Leech, on his side, had associated with him as counsel for Still several lawyers of well-known ability, if of less recognized integrity; and Major Welch had retained old Mr. Bagby to represent his interest.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Leech, on his side, had associated with him as counsel for Still several lawyers of well-known ability, if of less recognized integrity; and Major Welch had retained old Mr. Bagby to represent his interest.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading They knew the character of the new judge, Bail, and they considered Jacquelin’s cause that of every man in the State.
not in physical motion
From this reading STILL OFFERS A COMPROMISE, AND A BLUFF The term approached at which the Red Rock suit was to be tried, and both parties made preparations for it.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading STILL OFFERS A COMPROMISE, AND A BLUFF The term approached at which the Red Rock suit was to be tried, and both parties made preparations for it.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading STILL OFFERS A COMPROMISE, AND A BLUFF The term approached at which the Red Rock suit was to be tried, and both parties made preparations for it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They knew the character of the new judge, Bail, and they considered Jacquelin’s cause that of every man in the State.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STILL OFFERS A COMPROMISE, AND A BLUFF The term approached at which the Red Rock suit was to be tried, and both parties made preparations for it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They knew the character of the new judge, Bail, and they considered Jacquelin’s cause that of every man in the State.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading STILL OFFERS A COMPROMISE, AND A BLUFF The term approached at which the Red Rock suit was to be tried, and both parties made preparations for it.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading STILL OFFERS A COMPROMISE, AND A BLUFF The term approached at which the Red Rock suit was to be tried, and both parties made preparations for it.
volunteeredverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrd/
past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily
From this reading A number of the prominent members of the Bar had volunteered as Jacquelin’s counsel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STILL OFFERS A COMPROMISE, AND A BLUFF The term approached at which the Red Rock suit was to be tried, and both parties made preparations for it.
WelchverbUS /weltʃ/
cheat by avoiding payment of a gambling debt
From this reading Leech, on his side, had associated with him as counsel for Still several lawyers of well-known ability, if of less recognized integrity; and Major Welch had retained old Mr. Bagby to represent his interest.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading Leech, on his side, had associated with him as counsel for Still several lawyers of well-known ability, if of less recognized integrity; and Major Welch had retained old Mr. Bagby to represent his interest.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading STILL OFFERS A COMPROMISE, AND A BLUFF The term approached at which the Red Rock suit was to be tried, and both parties made preparations for it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Leech, on his side, had associated with him as counsel for Still several lawyers of well-known ability, if of less recognized integrity; and Major Welch had retained old Mr. Bagby to represent his interest.
