used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _More painful doubts, and further enquiries: Unexpected encouragement and warm affections from a character before supposed to be too cold: Hope strengthened and confirmed_ Desultory as the conversation I have recited had been, it left a very deep impression upon my mind.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading _More painful doubts, and further enquiries: Unexpected encouragement and warm affections from a character before supposed to be too cold: Hope strengthened and confirmed_ Desultory as the conversation I have recited had been, it left a very deep impression upon my mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _More painful doubts, and further enquiries: Unexpected encouragement and warm affections from a character before supposed to be too cold: Hope strengthened and confirmed_ Desultory as the conversation I have recited had been, it left a very deep impression upon my mind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _More painful doubts, and further enquiries: Unexpected encouragement and warm affections from a character before supposed to be too cold: Hope strengthened and confirmed_ Desultory as the conversation I have recited had been, it left a very deep impression upon my mind.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading It was roundly asserted, by every lawyer to whom I put the question, that the whole and sole business of a counsellor was the defence of his client.
barristernounUS /ˈbærɪstər/
a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution
From this reading It did now and then happen that a cause was so infamous as to put even the hacknied brow of a barrister to the blush: but it must be a vile one indeed!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _More painful doubts, and further enquiries: Unexpected encouragement and warm affections from a character before supposed to be too cold: Hope strengthened and confirmed_ Desultory as the conversation I have recited had been, it left a very deep impression upon my mind.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _More painful doubts, and further enquiries: Unexpected encouragement and warm affections from a character before supposed to be too cold: Hope strengthened and confirmed_ Desultory as the conversation I have recited had been, it left a very deep impression upon my mind.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _More painful doubts, and further enquiries: Unexpected encouragement and warm affections from a character before supposed to be too cold: Hope strengthened and confirmed_ Desultory as the conversation I have recited had been, it left a very deep impression upon my mind.
blushverbUS /blʌʃ/
turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading It did now and then happen that a cause was so infamous as to put even the hacknied brow of a barrister to the blush: but it must be a vile one indeed!
BriefsnounUS /briːfs/
(used in the plural) short tight-fitting underpants (trade name Jockey shorts)
From this reading Briefs were frequently put into his hand as he entered the Court; which he was to follow as instructed.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading It did now and then happen that a cause was so infamous as to put even the hacknied brow of a barrister to the blush: but it must be a vile one indeed!
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It was roundly asserted, by every lawyer to whom I put the question, that the whole and sole business of a counsellor was the defence of his client.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It did now and then happen that a cause was so infamous as to put even the hacknied brow of a barrister to the blush: but it must be a vile one indeed!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was roundly asserted, by every lawyer to whom I put the question, that the whole and sole business of a counsellor was the defence of his client.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Right or wrong, it was his duty to gain his cause; and, with respect to the justice of it, into that, generally speaking, it was impossible that he should enquire.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading _More painful doubts, and further enquiries: Unexpected encouragement and warm affections from a character before supposed to be too cold: Hope strengthened and confirmed_ Desultory as the conversation I have recited had been, it left a very deep impression upon my mind.
clientnounUS /ˈklaɪənt/
a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading It was roundly asserted, by every lawyer to whom I put the question, that the whole and sole business of a counsellor was the defence of his client.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading _More painful doubts, and further enquiries: Unexpected encouragement and warm affections from a character before supposed to be too cold: Hope strengthened and confirmed_ Desultory as the conversation I have recited had been, it left a very deep impression upon my mind.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading _More painful doubts, and further enquiries: Unexpected encouragement and warm affections from a character before supposed to be too cold: Hope strengthened and confirmed_ Desultory as the conversation I have recited had been, it left a very deep impression upon my mind.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading _More painful doubts, and further enquiries: Unexpected encouragement and warm affections from a character before supposed to be too cold: Hope strengthened and confirmed_ Desultory as the conversation I have recited had been, it left a very deep impression upon my mind.
counsellornounUS /ˈkaʊnsələr/
someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp
From this reading It was roundly asserted, by every lawyer to whom I put the question, that the whole and sole business of a counsellor was the defence of his client.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Briefs were frequently put into his hand as he entered the Court; which he was to follow as instructed.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading _More painful doubts, and further enquiries: Unexpected encouragement and warm affections from a character before supposed to be too cold: Hope strengthened and confirmed_ Desultory as the conversation I have recited had been, it left a very deep impression upon my mind.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading It was roundly asserted, by every lawyer to whom I put the question, that the whole and sole business of a counsellor was the defence of his client.
DesultoryadjectiveUS /ˈdesəltɔːri/
marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to another
From this reading _More painful doubts, and further enquiries: Unexpected encouragement and warm affections from a character before supposed to be too cold: Hope strengthened and confirmed_ Desultory as the conversation I have recited had been, it left a very deep impression upon my mind.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It did now and then happen that a cause was so infamous as to put even the hacknied brow of a barrister to the blush: but it must be a vile one indeed!
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading _More painful doubts, and further enquiries: Unexpected encouragement and warm affections from a character before supposed to be too cold: Hope strengthened and confirmed_ Desultory as the conversation I have recited had been, it left a very deep impression upon my mind.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Right or wrong, it was his duty to gain his cause; and, with respect to the justice of it, into that, generally speaking, it was impossible that he should enquire.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading _More painful doubts, and further enquiries: Unexpected encouragement and warm affections from a character before supposed to be too cold: Hope strengthened and confirmed_ Desultory as the conversation I have recited had been, it left a very deep impression upon my mind.
enquireverbUS /ɪnˈkwaɪər/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Right or wrong, it was his duty to gain his cause; and, with respect to the justice of it, into that, generally speaking, it was impossible that he should enquire.
enquiries
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From this reading _More painful doubts, and further enquiries: Unexpected encouragement and warm affections from a character before supposed to be too cold: Hope strengthened and confirmed_ Desultory as the conversation I have recited had been, it left a very deep impression upon my mind.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Briefs were frequently put into his hand as he entered the Court; which he was to follow as instructed.
divisible by two
From this reading It did now and then happen that a cause was so infamous as to put even the hacknied brow of a barrister to the blush: but it must be a vile one indeed!
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was roundly asserted, by every lawyer to whom I put the question, that the whole and sole business of a counsellor was the defence of his client.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Briefs were frequently put into his hand as he entered the Court; which he was to follow as instructed.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Briefs were frequently put into his hand as he entered the Court; which he was to follow as instructed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _More painful doubts, and further enquiries: Unexpected encouragement and warm affections from a character before supposed to be too cold: Hope strengthened and confirmed_ Desultory as the conversation I have recited had been, it left a very deep impression upon my mind.
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 _More painful doubts, and further enquiries: Unexpected encouragement and warm affections from a character before supposed to be too cold: Hope strengthened and confirmed_ Desultory as the conversation I have recited had been, it left a very deep impression upon my mind.
obtain
From this reading Right or wrong, it was his duty to gain his cause; and, with respect to the justice of it, into that, generally speaking, it was impossible that he should enquire.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Right or wrong, it was his duty to gain his cause; and, with respect to the justice of it, into that, generally speaking, it was impossible that he should enquire.
hacknied
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From this reading It did now and then happen that a cause was so infamous as to put even the hacknied brow of a barrister to the blush: but it must be a vile one indeed!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _More painful doubts, and further enquiries: Unexpected encouragement and warm affections from a character before supposed to be too cold: Hope strengthened and confirmed_ Desultory as the conversation I have recited had been, it left a very deep impression upon my mind.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Briefs were frequently put into his hand as he entered the Court; which he was to follow as instructed.
come to pass
From this reading It did now and then happen that a cause was so infamous as to put even the hacknied brow of a barrister to the blush: but it must be a vile one indeed!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _More painful doubts, and further enquiries: Unexpected encouragement and warm affections from a character before supposed to be too cold: Hope strengthened and confirmed_ Desultory as the conversation I have recited had been, it left a very deep impression upon my mind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Right or wrong, it was his duty to gain his cause; and, with respect to the justice of it, into that, generally speaking, it was impossible that he should enquire.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was roundly asserted, by every lawyer to whom I put the question, that the whole and sole business of a counsellor was the defence of his client.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading _More painful doubts, and further enquiries: Unexpected encouragement and warm affections from a character before supposed to be too cold: Hope strengthened and confirmed_ Desultory as the conversation I have recited had been, it left a very deep impression upon my mind.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _More painful doubts, and further enquiries: Unexpected encouragement and warm affections from a character before supposed to be too cold: Hope strengthened and confirmed_ Desultory as the conversation I have recited had been, it left a very deep impression upon my mind.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Right or wrong, it was his duty to gain his cause; and, with respect to the justice of it, into that, generally speaking, it was impossible that he should enquire.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading _More painful doubts, and further enquiries: Unexpected encouragement and warm affections from a character before supposed to be too cold: Hope strengthened and confirmed_ Desultory as the conversation I have recited had been, it left a very deep impression upon my mind.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It did now and then happen that a cause was so infamous as to put even the hacknied brow of a barrister to the blush: but it must be a vile one indeed!
infamousadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfəməs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
From this reading It did now and then happen that a cause was so infamous as to put even the hacknied brow of a barrister to the blush: but it must be a vile one indeed!
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Briefs were frequently put into his hand as he entered the Court; which he was to follow as instructed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Right or wrong, it was his duty to gain his cause; and, with respect to the justice of it, into that, generally speaking, it was impossible that he should enquire.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _More painful doubts, and further enquiries: Unexpected encouragement and warm affections from a character before supposed to be too cold: Hope strengthened and confirmed_ Desultory as the conversation I have recited had been, it left a very deep impression upon my mind.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Right or wrong, it was his duty to gain his cause; and, with respect to the justice of it, into that, generally speaking, it was impossible that he should enquire.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading It was roundly asserted, by every lawyer to whom I put the question, that the whole and sole business of a counsellor was the defence of his client.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading _More painful doubts, and further enquiries: Unexpected encouragement and warm affections from a character before supposed to be too cold: Hope strengthened and confirmed_ Desultory as the conversation I have recited had been, it left a very deep impression upon my mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading _More painful doubts, and further enquiries: Unexpected encouragement and warm affections from a character before supposed to be too cold: Hope strengthened and confirmed_ Desultory as the conversation I have recited had been, it left a very deep impression upon my mind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _More painful doubts, and further enquiries: Unexpected encouragement and warm affections from a character before supposed to be too cold: Hope strengthened and confirmed_ Desultory as the conversation I have recited had been, it left a very deep impression upon my mind.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It did now and then happen that a cause was so infamous as to put even the hacknied brow of a barrister to the blush: but it must be a vile one indeed!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _More painful doubts, and further enquiries: Unexpected encouragement and warm affections from a character before supposed to be too cold: Hope strengthened and confirmed_ Desultory as the conversation I have recited had been, it left a very deep impression upon my mind.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It did now and then happen that a cause was so infamous as to put even the hacknied brow of a barrister to the blush: but it must be a vile one indeed!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was roundly asserted, by every lawyer to whom I put the question, that the whole and sole business of a counsellor was the defence of his client.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It did now and then happen that a cause was so infamous as to put even the hacknied brow of a barrister to the blush: but it must be a vile one indeed!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Right or wrong, it was his duty to gain his cause; and, with respect to the justice of it, into that, generally speaking, it was impossible that he should enquire.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading _More painful doubts, and further enquiries: Unexpected encouragement and warm affections from a character before supposed to be too cold: Hope strengthened and confirmed_ Desultory as the conversation I have recited had been, it left a very deep impression upon my mind.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was roundly asserted, by every lawyer to whom I put the question, that the whole and sole business of a counsellor was the defence of his client.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading It was roundly asserted, by every lawyer to whom I put the question, that the whole and sole business of a counsellor was the defence of his client.
recitedverbUS /rəˈsaɪtɪd/
past form of “recite” — recite in elocution
From this reading _More painful doubts, and further enquiries: Unexpected encouragement and warm affections from a character before supposed to be too cold: Hope strengthened and confirmed_ Desultory as the conversation I have recited had been, it left a very deep impression upon my mind.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Right or wrong, it was his duty to gain his cause; and, with respect to the justice of it, into that, generally speaking, it was impossible that he should enquire.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Right or wrong, it was his duty to gain his cause; and, with respect to the justice of it, into that, generally speaking, it was impossible that he should enquire.
roundlyadverbUS /ˈraʊndli/
in a round manner
From this reading It was roundly asserted, by every lawyer to whom I put the question, that the whole and sole business of a counsellor was the defence of his client.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Right or wrong, it was his duty to gain his cause; and, with respect to the justice of it, into that, generally speaking, it was impossible that he should enquire.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It did now and then happen that a cause was so infamous as to put even the hacknied brow of a barrister to the blush: but it must be a vile one indeed!
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading It was roundly asserted, by every lawyer to whom I put the question, that the whole and sole business of a counsellor was the defence of his client.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Right or wrong, it was his duty to gain his cause; and, with respect to the justice of it, into that, generally speaking, it was impossible that he should enquire.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading _More painful doubts, and further enquiries: Unexpected encouragement and warm affections from a character before supposed to be too cold: Hope strengthened and confirmed_ Desultory as the conversation I have recited had been, it left a very deep impression upon my mind.
required or under orders
From this reading _More painful doubts, and further enquiries: Unexpected encouragement and warm affections from a character before supposed to be too cold: Hope strengthened and confirmed_ Desultory as the conversation I have recited had been, it left a very deep impression upon my mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was roundly asserted, by every lawyer to whom I put the question, that the whole and sole business of a counsellor was the defence of his client.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _More painful doubts, and further enquiries: Unexpected encouragement and warm affections from a character before supposed to be too cold: Hope strengthened and confirmed_ Desultory as the conversation I have recited had been, it left a very deep impression upon my mind.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It did now and then happen that a cause was so infamous as to put even the hacknied brow of a barrister to the blush: but it must be a vile one indeed!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _More painful doubts, and further enquiries: Unexpected encouragement and warm affections from a character before supposed to be too cold: Hope strengthened and confirmed_ Desultory as the conversation I have recited had been, it left a very deep impression upon my mind.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading _More painful doubts, and further enquiries: Unexpected encouragement and warm affections from a character before supposed to be too cold: Hope strengthened and confirmed_ Desultory as the conversation I have recited had been, it left a very deep impression upon my mind.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading _More painful doubts, and further enquiries: Unexpected encouragement and warm affections from a character before supposed to be too cold: Hope strengthened and confirmed_ Desultory as the conversation I have recited had been, it left a very deep impression upon my mind.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _More painful doubts, and further enquiries: Unexpected encouragement and warm affections from a character before supposed to be too cold: Hope strengthened and confirmed_ Desultory as the conversation I have recited had been, it left a very deep impression upon my mind.
precisely as stated
From this reading _More painful doubts, and further enquiries: Unexpected encouragement and warm affections from a character before supposed to be too cold: Hope strengthened and confirmed_ Desultory as the conversation I have recited had been, it left a very deep impression upon my mind.
vileadjectiveUS /vaɪl/
morally reprehensible
From this reading It did now and then happen that a cause was so infamous as to put even the hacknied brow of a barrister to the blush: but it must be a vile one indeed!
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading _More painful doubts, and further enquiries: Unexpected encouragement and warm affections from a character before supposed to be too cold: Hope strengthened and confirmed_ Desultory as the conversation I have recited had been, it left a very deep impression upon my mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was roundly asserted, by every lawyer to whom I put the question, that the whole and sole business of a counsellor was the defence of his client.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Briefs were frequently put into his hand as he entered the Court; which he was to follow as instructed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Briefs were frequently put into his hand as he entered the Court; which he was to follow as instructed.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It was roundly asserted, by every lawyer to whom I put the question, that the whole and sole business of a counsellor was the defence of his client.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was roundly asserted, by every lawyer to whom I put the question, that the whole and sole business of a counsellor was the defence of his client.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Right or wrong, it was his duty to gain his cause; and, with respect to the justice of it, into that, generally speaking, it was impossible that he should enquire.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Right or wrong, it was his duty to gain his cause; and, with respect to the justice of it, into that, generally speaking, it was impossible that he should enquire.
