adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "He is a fool if he does," said one; "the young fellow has the best show."
acquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Among the clubmen who had made the acquaintance of Ralph Mainwaring, heavy bets were offered that he would contest the case before the will was even admitted to probate.
actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Several days would be required for consideration of the case pending the decision of the court, and as the crowd surged out into the corridors and diffused itself through the various exits, there was much speculation as to what that decision would be and what would be the action taken by the opponents.
adduced
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From this reading Briefly and forcibly he summarized the evidence already adduced, emphasizing the strongest points and closing with numerous citations bearing upon the case taken from recent decisions of the highest legal authorities.
admittedverbUS /ədˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Among the clubmen who had made the acquaintance of Ralph Mainwaring, heavy bets were offered that he would contest the case before the will was even admitted to probate.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE LAST THROW There being no further testimony in the case, but little time was occupied by Mr. Sutherland at the afternoon session.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Briefly and forcibly he summarized the evidence already adduced, emphasizing the strongest points and closing with numerous citations bearing upon the case taken from recent decisions of the highest legal authorities.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the clubmen who had made the acquaintance of Ralph Mainwaring, heavy bets were offered that he would contest the case before the will was even admitted to probate.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Briefly and forcibly he summarized the evidence already adduced, emphasizing the strongest points and closing with numerous citations bearing upon the case taken from recent decisions of the highest legal authorities.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Several days would be required for consideration of the case pending the decision of the court, and as the crowd surged out into the corridors and diffused itself through the various exits, there was much speculation as to what that decision would be and what would be the action taken by the opponents.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE LAST THROW There being no further testimony in the case, but little time was occupied by Mr. Sutherland at the afternoon session.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Briefly and forcibly he summarized the evidence already adduced, emphasizing the strongest points and closing with numerous citations bearing upon the case taken from recent decisions of the highest legal authorities.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Several days would be required for consideration of the case pending the decision of the court, and as the crowd surged out into the corridors and diffused itself through the various exits, there was much speculation as to what that decision would be and what would be the action taken by the opponents.
bearingnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Briefly and forcibly he summarized the evidence already adduced, emphasizing the strongest points and closing with numerous citations bearing upon the case taken from recent decisions of the highest legal authorities.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Among the clubmen who had made the acquaintance of Ralph Mainwaring, heavy bets were offered that he would contest the case before the will was even admitted to probate.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE LAST THROW There being no further testimony in the case, but little time was occupied by Mr. Sutherland at the afternoon session.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "He is a fool if he does," said one; "the young fellow has the best show."
betsnounUS /bets/
plural of “bet” — the money risked on a gamble
From this reading Among the clubmen who had made the acquaintance of Ralph Mainwaring, heavy bets were offered that he would contest the case before the will was even admitted to probate.
BrieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading Briefly and forcibly he summarized the evidence already adduced, emphasizing the strongest points and closing with numerous citations bearing upon the case taken from recent decisions of the highest legal authorities.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE LAST THROW There being no further testimony in the case, but little time was occupied by Mr. Sutherland at the afternoon session.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE LAST THROW There being no further testimony in the case, but little time was occupied by Mr. Sutherland at the afternoon session.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading THE LAST THROW There being no further testimony in the case, but little time was occupied by Mr. Sutherland at the afternoon session.
citationsnounUS /saɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “citation” — an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
From this reading Briefly and forcibly he summarized the evidence already adduced, emphasizing the strongest points and closing with numerous citations bearing upon the case taken from recent decisions of the highest legal authorities.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading Briefly and forcibly he summarized the evidence already adduced, emphasizing the strongest points and closing with numerous citations bearing upon the case taken from recent decisions of the highest legal authorities.
clubmen
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From this reading Among the clubmen who had made the acquaintance of Ralph Mainwaring, heavy bets were offered that he would contest the case before the will was even admitted to probate.
considerationnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃən/
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Several days would be required for consideration of the case pending the decision of the court, and as the crowd surged out into the corridors and diffused itself through the various exits, there was much speculation as to what that decision would be and what would be the action taken by the opponents.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading Among the clubmen who had made the acquaintance of Ralph Mainwaring, heavy bets were offered that he would contest the case before the will was even admitted to probate.
corridorsnounUS /ˈkɔːrɪdərz/
plural of “corridor” — an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading Several days would be required for consideration of the case pending the decision of the court, and as the crowd surged out into the corridors and diffused itself through the various exits, there was much speculation as to what that decision would be and what would be the action taken by the opponents.
courtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Several days would be required for consideration of the case pending the decision of the court, and as the crowd surged out into the corridors and diffused itself through the various exits, there was much speculation as to what that decision would be and what would be the action taken by the opponents.
crowdverbUS /kraʊd/
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Several days would be required for consideration of the case pending the decision of the court, and as the crowd surged out into the corridors and diffused itself through the various exits, there was much speculation as to what that decision would be and what would be the action taken by the opponents.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Several days would be required for consideration of the case pending the decision of the court, and as the crowd surged out into the corridors and diffused itself through the various exits, there was much speculation as to what that decision would be and what would be the action taken by the opponents.
decisionnounUS /dɪˈsɪʒən/
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Several days would be required for consideration of the case pending the decision of the court, and as the crowd surged out into the corridors and diffused itself through the various exits, there was much speculation as to what that decision would be and what would be the action taken by the opponents.
decisionsnounUS /dɪˈsɪʒənz/
plural of “decision” — the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Briefly and forcibly he summarized the evidence already adduced, emphasizing the strongest points and closing with numerous citations bearing upon the case taken from recent decisions of the highest legal authorities.
diffusedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfjuːzd/
(of light rays) subjected to scattering by reflection from a rough surface or transmission through a translucent material
From this reading Several days would be required for consideration of the case pending the decision of the court, and as the crowd surged out into the corridors and diffused itself through the various exits, there was much speculation as to what that decision would be and what would be the action taken by the opponents.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is a fool if he does," said one; "the young fellow has the best show."
emphasizingnounUS /ˈemfəsaɪzɪŋ/
the act of giving special importance or significance to something
From this reading Briefly and forcibly he summarized the evidence already adduced, emphasizing the strongest points and closing with numerous citations bearing upon the case taken from recent decisions of the highest legal authorities.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Among the clubmen who had made the acquaintance of Ralph Mainwaring, heavy bets were offered that he would contest the case before the will was even admitted to probate.
evidencenounUS /ˈevədəns/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Briefly and forcibly he summarized the evidence already adduced, emphasizing the strongest points and closing with numerous citations bearing upon the case taken from recent decisions of the highest legal authorities.
exitsnounUS /ˈeɡzɪts/
plural of “exit” — an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading Several days would be required for consideration of the case pending the decision of the court, and as the crowd surged out into the corridors and diffused itself through the various exits, there was much speculation as to what that decision would be and what would be the action taken by the opponents.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading "He is a fool if he does," said one; "the young fellow has the best show."
foolnounUS /fuːl/
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading "He is a fool if he does," said one; "the young fellow has the best show."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Several days would be required for consideration of the case pending the decision of the court, and as the crowd surged out into the corridors and diffused itself through the various exits, there was much speculation as to what that decision would be and what would be the action taken by the opponents.
forciblyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrsəbli/
in a forcible manner
From this reading Briefly and forcibly he summarized the evidence already adduced, emphasizing the strongest points and closing with numerous citations bearing upon the case taken from recent decisions of the highest legal authorities.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Briefly and forcibly he summarized the evidence already adduced, emphasizing the strongest points and closing with numerous citations bearing upon the case taken from recent decisions of the highest legal authorities.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading THE LAST THROW There being no further testimony in the case, but little time was occupied by Mr. Sutherland at the afternoon session.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Among the clubmen who had made the acquaintance of Ralph Mainwaring, heavy bets were offered that he would contest the case before the will was even admitted to probate.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is a fool if he does," said one; "the young fellow has the best show."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Briefly and forcibly he summarized the evidence already adduced, emphasizing the strongest points and closing with numerous citations bearing upon the case taken from recent decisions of the highest legal authorities.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Among the clubmen who had made the acquaintance of Ralph Mainwaring, heavy bets were offered that he would contest the case before the will was even admitted to probate.
highestadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪəst/
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Briefly and forcibly he summarized the evidence already adduced, emphasizing the strongest points and closing with numerous citations bearing upon the case taken from recent decisions of the highest legal authorities.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "He is a fool if he does," said one; "the young fellow has the best show."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LAST THROW There being no further testimony in the case, but little time was occupied by Mr. Sutherland at the afternoon session.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Several days would be required for consideration of the case pending the decision of the court, and as the crowd surged out into the corridors and diffused itself through the various exits, there was much speculation as to what that decision would be and what would be the action taken by the opponents.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is a fool if he does," said one; "the young fellow has the best show."
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Several days would be required for consideration of the case pending the decision of the court, and as the crowd surged out into the corridors and diffused itself through the various exits, there was much speculation as to what that decision would be and what would be the action taken by the opponents.
LASTadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST THROW There being no further testimony in the case, but little time was occupied by Mr. Sutherland at the afternoon session.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading Briefly and forcibly he summarized the evidence already adduced, emphasizing the strongest points and closing with numerous citations bearing upon the case taken from recent decisions of the highest legal authorities.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE LAST THROW There being no further testimony in the case, but little time was occupied by Mr. Sutherland at the afternoon session.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Among the clubmen who had made the acquaintance of Ralph Mainwaring, heavy bets were offered that he would contest the case before the will was even admitted to probate.
Mainwaring
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Among the clubmen who had made the acquaintance of Ralph Mainwaring, heavy bets were offered that he would contest the case before the will was even admitted to probate.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE LAST THROW There being no further testimony in the case, but little time was occupied by Mr. Sutherland at the afternoon session.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Several days would be required for consideration of the case pending the decision of the court, and as the crowd surged out into the corridors and diffused itself through the various exits, there was much speculation as to what that decision would be and what would be the action taken by the opponents.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading THE LAST THROW There being no further testimony in the case, but little time was occupied by Mr. Sutherland at the afternoon session.
numerousadjectiveUS /ˈnuːmərəs/
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Briefly and forcibly he summarized the evidence already adduced, emphasizing the strongest points and closing with numerous citations bearing upon the case taken from recent decisions of the highest legal authorities.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading THE LAST THROW There being no further testimony in the case, but little time was occupied by Mr. Sutherland at the afternoon session.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Briefly and forcibly he summarized the evidence already adduced, emphasizing the strongest points and closing with numerous citations bearing upon the case taken from recent decisions of the highest legal authorities.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Among the clubmen who had made the acquaintance of Ralph Mainwaring, heavy bets were offered that he would contest the case before the will was even admitted to probate.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "He is a fool if he does," said one; "the young fellow has the best show."
opponentsnounUS /əˈpoʊnənts/
plural of “opponent” — a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading Several days would be required for consideration of the case pending the decision of the court, and as the crowd surged out into the corridors and diffused itself through the various exits, there was much speculation as to what that decision would be and what would be the action taken by the opponents.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Several days would be required for consideration of the case pending the decision of the court, and as the crowd surged out into the corridors and diffused itself through the various exits, there was much speculation as to what that decision would be and what would be the action taken by the opponents.
pendingadjectiveUS /ˈpendɪŋ/
awaiting conclusion or confirmation
From this reading Several days would be required for consideration of the case pending the decision of the court, and as the crowd surged out into the corridors and diffused itself through the various exits, there was much speculation as to what that decision would be and what would be the action taken by the opponents.
pointsnounUS /pɔɪnts/
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Briefly and forcibly he summarized the evidence already adduced, emphasizing the strongest points and closing with numerous citations bearing upon the case taken from recent decisions of the highest legal authorities.
probatenounUS /ˈproʊbeɪt/
a judicial certificate saying that a will is genuine and conferring on the executors the power to administer the estate
From this reading Among the clubmen who had made the acquaintance of Ralph Mainwaring, heavy bets were offered that he would contest the case before the will was even admitted to probate.
Ralph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Among the clubmen who had made the acquaintance of Ralph Mainwaring, heavy bets were offered that he would contest the case before the will was even admitted to probate.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading Briefly and forcibly he summarized the evidence already adduced, emphasizing the strongest points and closing with numerous citations bearing upon the case taken from recent decisions of the highest legal authorities.
requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Several days would be required for consideration of the case pending the decision of the court, and as the crowd surged out into the corridors and diffused itself through the various exits, there was much speculation as to what that decision would be and what would be the action taken by the opponents.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "He is a fool if he does," said one; "the young fellow has the best show."
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading THE LAST THROW There being no further testimony in the case, but little time was occupied by Mr. Sutherland at the afternoon session.
SeveraladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several days would be required for consideration of the case pending the decision of the court, and as the crowd surged out into the corridors and diffused itself through the various exits, there was much speculation as to what that decision would be and what would be the action taken by the opponents.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "He is a fool if he does," said one; "the young fellow has the best show."
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading Several days would be required for consideration of the case pending the decision of the court, and as the crowd surged out into the corridors and diffused itself through the various exits, there was much speculation as to what that decision would be and what would be the action taken by the opponents.
strongestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋɡəst/
superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Briefly and forcibly he summarized the evidence already adduced, emphasizing the strongest points and closing with numerous citations bearing upon the case taken from recent decisions of the highest legal authorities.
summarizedverbUS /ˈsʌməraɪzd/
past form of “summarize” — give a summary
From this reading Briefly and forcibly he summarized the evidence already adduced, emphasizing the strongest points and closing with numerous citations bearing upon the case taken from recent decisions of the highest legal authorities.
surgedverbUS /sɜːrdʒd/
past form of “surge” — rise and move, as in waves or billows
From this reading Several days would be required for consideration of the case pending the decision of the court, and as the crowd surged out into the corridors and diffused itself through the various exits, there was much speculation as to what that decision would be and what would be the action taken by the opponents.
SutherlandnounUS /ˈsʌðərlənd/
Australian operatic soprano (born in 1926)
From this reading THE LAST THROW There being no further testimony in the case, but little time was occupied by Mr. Sutherland at the afternoon session.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Briefly and forcibly he summarized the evidence already adduced, emphasizing the strongest points and closing with numerous citations bearing upon the case taken from recent decisions of the highest legal authorities.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading THE LAST THROW There being no further testimony in the case, but little time was occupied by Mr. Sutherland at the afternoon session.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Several days would be required for consideration of the case pending the decision of the court, and as the crowd surged out into the corridors and diffused itself through the various exits, there was much speculation as to what that decision would be and what would be the action taken by the opponents.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST THROW There being no further testimony in the case, but little time was occupied by Mr. Sutherland at the afternoon session.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE LAST THROW There being no further testimony in the case, but little time was occupied by Mr. Sutherland at the afternoon session.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Several days would be required for consideration of the case pending the decision of the court, and as the crowd surged out into the corridors and diffused itself through the various exits, there was much speculation as to what that decision would be and what would be the action taken by the opponents.
THROWverbUS /θroʊ/
propel through the air
From this reading THE LAST THROW There being no further testimony in the case, but little time was occupied by Mr. Sutherland at the afternoon session.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE LAST THROW There being no further testimony in the case, but little time was occupied by Mr. Sutherland at the afternoon session.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Several days would be required for consideration of the case pending the decision of the court, and as the crowd surged out into the corridors and diffused itself through the various exits, there was much speculation as to what that decision would be and what would be the action taken by the opponents.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Briefly and forcibly he summarized the evidence already adduced, emphasizing the strongest points and closing with numerous citations bearing upon the case taken from recent decisions of the highest legal authorities.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Several days would be required for consideration of the case pending the decision of the court, and as the crowd surged out into the corridors and diffused itself through the various exits, there was much speculation as to what that decision would be and what would be the action taken by the opponents.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LAST THROW There being no further testimony in the case, but little time was occupied by Mr. Sutherland at the afternoon session.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Among the clubmen who had made the acquaintance of Ralph Mainwaring, heavy bets were offered that he would contest the case before the will was even admitted to probate.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Several days would be required for consideration of the case pending the decision of the court, and as the crowd surged out into the corridors and diffused itself through the various exits, there was much speculation as to what that decision would be and what would be the action taken by the opponents.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Among the clubmen who had made the acquaintance of Ralph Mainwaring, heavy bets were offered that he would contest the case before the will was even admitted to probate.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Among the clubmen who had made the acquaintance of Ralph Mainwaring, heavy bets were offered that he would contest the case before the will was even admitted to probate.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Briefly and forcibly he summarized the evidence already adduced, emphasizing the strongest points and closing with numerous citations bearing upon the case taken from recent decisions of the highest legal authorities.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Several days would be required for consideration of the case pending the decision of the court, and as the crowd surged out into the corridors and diffused itself through the various exits, there was much speculation as to what that decision would be and what would be the action taken by the opponents.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "He is a fool if he does," said one; "the young fellow has the best show."
