used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “It’s going to be a good speech, Horace, and it will surely attract attention,” said Rhoda Ware to her counsel on the day before the opening of her trial.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading So high and strong had risen the feeling on the slavery question that in some parts of Ohio, as well as elsewhere, the lawyer who devoted energy and ability to the defense of captured fugitives and their helpers could be sure of early and ample political reward.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was intended for the people outside the court room, near and far, who would talk about it and read it in the newspapers, quite as much as for the ears of the jurors.
speak to
From this reading Hardaker had just gone over with her an outline of the address he would make in summing up her case.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading Hardaker was ambitious.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading So high and strong had risen the feeling on the slavery question that in some parts of Ohio, as well as elsewhere, the lawyer who devoted energy and ability to the defense of captured fugitives and their helpers could be sure of early and ample political reward.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Hardaker had just gone over with her an outline of the address he would make in summing up her case.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “It’s going to be a good speech, Horace, and it will surely attract attention,” said Rhoda Ware to her counsel on the day before the opening of her trial.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was intended for the people outside the court room, near and far, who would talk about it and read it in the newspapers, quite as much as for the ears of the jurors.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading “It’s going to be a good speech, Horace, and it will surely attract attention,” said Rhoda Ware to her counsel on the day before the opening of her trial.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading “It’s going to be a good speech, Horace, and it will surely attract attention,” said Rhoda Ware to her counsel on the day before the opening of her trial.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “It’s going to be a good speech, Horace, and it will surely attract attention,” said Rhoda Ware to her counsel on the day before the opening of her trial.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “It’s going to be a good speech, Horace, and it will surely attract attention,” said Rhoda Ware to her counsel on the day before the opening of her trial.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading So high and strong had risen the feeling on the slavery question that in some parts of Ohio, as well as elsewhere, the lawyer who devoted energy and ability to the defense of captured fugitives and their helpers could be sure of early and ample political reward.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Hardaker had just gone over with her an outline of the address he would make in summing up her case.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading So high and strong had risen the feeling on the slavery question that in some parts of Ohio, as well as elsewhere, the lawyer who devoted energy and ability to the defense of captured fugitives and their helpers could be sure of early and ample political reward.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading “It’s going to be a good speech, Horace, and it will surely attract attention,” said Rhoda Ware to her counsel on the day before the opening of her trial.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading It was intended for the people outside the court room, near and far, who would talk about it and read it in the newspapers, quite as much as for the ears of the jurors.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “It’s going to be a good speech, Horace, and it will surely attract attention,” said Rhoda Ware to her counsel on the day before the opening of her trial.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading So high and strong had risen the feeling on the slavery question that in some parts of Ohio, as well as elsewhere, the lawyer who devoted energy and ability to the defense of captured fugitives and their helpers could be sure of early and ample political reward.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading So high and strong had risen the feeling on the slavery question that in some parts of Ohio, as well as elsewhere, the lawyer who devoted energy and ability to the defense of captured fugitives and their helpers could be sure of early and ample political reward.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading So high and strong had risen the feeling on the slavery question that in some parts of Ohio, as well as elsewhere, the lawyer who devoted energy and ability to the defense of captured fugitives and their helpers could be sure of early and ample political reward.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading It was intended for the people outside the court room, near and far, who would talk about it and read it in the newspapers, quite as much as for the ears of the jurors.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading So high and strong had risen the feeling on the slavery question that in some parts of Ohio, as well as elsewhere, the lawyer who devoted energy and ability to the defense of captured fugitives and their helpers could be sure of early and ample political reward.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading So high and strong had risen the feeling on the slavery question that in some parts of Ohio, as well as elsewhere, the lawyer who devoted energy and ability to the defense of captured fugitives and their helpers could be sure of early and ample political reward.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It was intended for the people outside the court room, near and far, who would talk about it and read it in the newspapers, quite as much as for the ears of the jurors.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading So high and strong had risen the feeling on the slavery question that in some parts of Ohio, as well as elsewhere, the lawyer who devoted energy and ability to the defense of captured fugitives and their helpers could be sure of early and ample political reward.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was intended for the people outside the court room, near and far, who would talk about it and read it in the newspapers, quite as much as for the ears of the jurors.
fugitivesnounUS /ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪvz/
plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading So high and strong had risen the feeling on the slavery question that in some parts of Ohio, as well as elsewhere, the lawyer who devoted energy and ability to the defense of captured fugitives and their helpers could be sure of early and ample political reward.
the act of departing
From this reading “It’s going to be a good speech, Horace, and it will surely attract attention,” said Rhoda Ware to her counsel on the day before the opening of her trial.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Hardaker had just gone over with her an outline of the address he would make in summing up her case.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “It’s going to be a good speech, Horace, and it will surely attract attention,” said Rhoda Ware to her counsel on the day before the opening of her trial.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hardaker had just gone over with her an outline of the address he would make in summing up her case.
Hardaker
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From this reading Hardaker had just gone over with her an outline of the address he would make in summing up her case.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hardaker had just gone over with her an outline of the address he would make in summing up her case.
helpersnounUS /ˈhelpərz/
plural of “helper” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading So high and strong had risen the feeling on the slavery question that in some parts of Ohio, as well as elsewhere, the lawyer who devoted energy and ability to the defense of captured fugitives and their helpers could be sure of early and ample political reward.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “It’s going to be a good speech, Horace, and it will surely attract attention,” said Rhoda Ware to her counsel on the day before the opening of her trial.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading So high and strong had risen the feeling on the slavery question that in some parts of Ohio, as well as elsewhere, the lawyer who devoted energy and ability to the defense of captured fugitives and their helpers could be sure of early and ample political reward.
HoracenounUS /ˈhɔːrəs/
Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)
From this reading “It’s going to be a good speech, Horace, and it will surely attract attention,” said Rhoda Ware to her counsel on the day before the opening of her trial.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hardaker had just gone over with her an outline of the address he would make in summing up her case.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading It was intended for the people outside the court room, near and far, who would talk about it and read it in the newspapers, quite as much as for the ears of the jurors.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It’s going to be a good speech, Horace, and it will surely attract attention,” said Rhoda Ware to her counsel on the day before the opening of her trial.
It's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It’s going to be a good speech, Horace, and it will surely attract attention,” said Rhoda Ware to her counsel on the day before the opening of her trial.
jurorsnounUS /ˈdʒʊrərz/
plural of “juror” — someone who serves (or waits to be called to serve) on a jury
From this reading It was intended for the people outside the court room, near and far, who would talk about it and read it in the newspapers, quite as much as for the ears of the jurors.
and nothing more
From this reading Hardaker had just gone over with her an outline of the address he would make in summing up her case.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading So high and strong had risen the feeling on the slavery question that in some parts of Ohio, as well as elsewhere, the lawyer who devoted energy and ability to the defense of captured fugitives and their helpers could be sure of early and ample political reward.
engage in
From this reading Hardaker had just gone over with her an outline of the address he would make in summing up her case.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was intended for the people outside the court room, near and far, who would talk about it and read it in the newspapers, quite as much as for the ears of the jurors.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It was intended for the people outside the court room, near and far, who would talk about it and read it in the newspapers, quite as much as for the ears of the jurors.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading It was intended for the people outside the court room, near and far, who would talk about it and read it in the newspapers, quite as much as for the ears of the jurors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “It’s going to be a good speech, Horace, and it will surely attract attention,” said Rhoda Ware to her counsel on the day before the opening of her trial.
OhionounUS /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading So high and strong had risen the feeling on the slavery question that in some parts of Ohio, as well as elsewhere, the lawyer who devoted energy and ability to the defense of captured fugitives and their helpers could be sure of early and ample political reward.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “It’s going to be a good speech, Horace, and it will surely attract attention,” said Rhoda Ware to her counsel on the day before the opening of her trial.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading “It’s going to be a good speech, Horace, and it will surely attract attention,” said Rhoda Ware to her counsel on the day before the opening of her trial.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading Hardaker had just gone over with her an outline of the address he would make in summing up her case.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading It was intended for the people outside the court room, near and far, who would talk about it and read it in the newspapers, quite as much as for the ears of the jurors.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Hardaker had just gone over with her an outline of the address he would make in summing up her case.
the local environment
From this reading So high and strong had risen the feeling on the slavery question that in some parts of Ohio, as well as elsewhere, the lawyer who devoted energy and ability to the defense of captured fugitives and their helpers could be sure of early and ample political reward.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It was intended for the people outside the court room, near and far, who would talk about it and read it in the newspapers, quite as much as for the ears of the jurors.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading So high and strong had risen the feeling on the slavery question that in some parts of Ohio, as well as elsewhere, the lawyer who devoted energy and ability to the defense of captured fugitives and their helpers could be sure of early and ample political reward.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading So high and strong had risen the feeling on the slavery question that in some parts of Ohio, as well as elsewhere, the lawyer who devoted energy and ability to the defense of captured fugitives and their helpers could be sure of early and ample political reward.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was intended for the people outside the court room, near and far, who would talk about it and read it in the newspapers, quite as much as for the ears of the jurors.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading It was intended for the people outside the court room, near and far, who would talk about it and read it in the newspapers, quite as much as for the ears of the jurors.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading So high and strong had risen the feeling on the slavery question that in some parts of Ohio, as well as elsewhere, the lawyer who devoted energy and ability to the defense of captured fugitives and their helpers could be sure of early and ample political reward.
Rhoda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It’s going to be a good speech, Horace, and it will surely attract attention,” said Rhoda Ware to her counsel on the day before the opening of her trial.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading So high and strong had risen the feeling on the slavery question that in some parts of Ohio, as well as elsewhere, the lawyer who devoted energy and ability to the defense of captured fugitives and their helpers could be sure of early and ample political reward.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was intended for the people outside the court room, near and far, who would talk about it and read it in the newspapers, quite as much as for the ears of the jurors.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It’s going to be a good speech, Horace, and it will surely attract attention,” said Rhoda Ware to her counsel on the day before the opening of her trial.
slaverynounUS /ˈsleɪvəri/
the state of being under the control of another person
From this reading So high and strong had risen the feeling on the slavery question that in some parts of Ohio, as well as elsewhere, the lawyer who devoted energy and ability to the defense of captured fugitives and their helpers could be sure of early and ample political reward.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So high and strong had risen the feeling on the slavery question that in some parts of Ohio, as well as elsewhere, the lawyer who devoted energy and ability to the defense of captured fugitives and their helpers could be sure of early and ample political reward.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading So high and strong had risen the feeling on the slavery question that in some parts of Ohio, as well as elsewhere, the lawyer who devoted energy and ability to the defense of captured fugitives and their helpers could be sure of early and ample political reward.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading “It’s going to be a good speech, Horace, and it will surely attract attention,” said Rhoda Ware to her counsel on the day before the opening of her trial.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading So high and strong had risen the feeling on the slavery question that in some parts of Ohio, as well as elsewhere, the lawyer who devoted energy and ability to the defense of captured fugitives and their helpers could be sure of early and ample political reward.
summingverbUS /ˈsʌmɪŋ/
inflected form of “sum” — be a summary of
From this reading Hardaker had just gone over with her an outline of the address he would make in summing up her case.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading So high and strong had risen the feeling on the slavery question that in some parts of Ohio, as well as elsewhere, the lawyer who devoted energy and ability to the defense of captured fugitives and their helpers could be sure of early and ample political reward.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “It’s going to be a good speech, Horace, and it will surely attract attention,” said Rhoda Ware to her counsel on the day before the opening of her trial.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading It was intended for the people outside the court room, near and far, who would talk about it and read it in the newspapers, quite as much as for the ears of the jurors.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So high and strong had risen the feeling on the slavery question that in some parts of Ohio, as well as elsewhere, the lawyer who devoted energy and ability to the defense of captured fugitives and their helpers could be sure of early and ample political reward.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “It’s going to be a good speech, Horace, and it will surely attract attention,” said Rhoda Ware to her counsel on the day before the opening of her trial.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading So high and strong had risen the feeling on the slavery question that in some parts of Ohio, as well as elsewhere, the lawyer who devoted energy and ability to the defense of captured fugitives and their helpers could be sure of early and ample political reward.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “It’s going to be a good speech, Horace, and it will surely attract attention,” said Rhoda Ware to her counsel on the day before the opening of her trial.
the act of testing something
From this reading “It’s going to be a good speech, Horace, and it will surely attract attention,” said Rhoda Ware to her counsel on the day before the opening of her trial.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Hardaker had just gone over with her an outline of the address he would make in summing up her case.
WarenounUS /wer/
articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”
From this reading “It’s going to be a good speech, Horace, and it will surely attract attention,” said Rhoda Ware to her counsel on the day before the opening of her trial.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was intended for the people outside the court room, near and far, who would talk about it and read it in the newspapers, quite as much as for the ears of the jurors.
(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 So high and strong had risen the feeling on the slavery question that in some parts of Ohio, as well as elsewhere, the lawyer who devoted energy and ability to the defense of captured fugitives and their helpers could be sure of early and ample political reward.
which person or people
From this reading It was intended for the people outside the court room, near and far, who would talk about it and read it in the newspapers, quite as much as for the ears of the jurors.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “It’s going to be a good speech, Horace, and it will surely attract attention,” said Rhoda Ware to her counsel on the day before the opening of her trial.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hardaker had just gone over with her an outline of the address he would make in summing up her case.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Hardaker had just gone over with her an outline of the address he would make in summing up her case.
