used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “A criminal action for slander and assault is always an interesting one,” continued the man in the corner, after a while, “as it always argues an unusual amount of personal animosity on the part of the plaintiff.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading “A criminal action for slander and assault is always an interesting one,” continued the man in the corner, after a while, “as it always argues an unusual amount of personal animosity on the part of the plaintiff.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “A criminal action for slander and assault is always an interesting one,” continued the man in the corner, after a while, “as it always argues an unusual amount of personal animosity on the part of the plaintiff.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “A criminal action for slander and assault is always an interesting one,” continued the man in the corner, after a while, “as it always argues an unusual amount of personal animosity on the part of the plaintiff.
a quantity of money
From this reading “A criminal action for slander and assault is always an interesting one,” continued the man in the corner, after a while, “as it always argues an unusual amount of personal animosity on the part of the plaintiff.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “A criminal action for slander and assault is always an interesting one,” continued the man in the corner, after a while, “as it always argues an unusual amount of personal animosity on the part of the plaintiff.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “A criminal action for slander and assault is always an interesting one,” continued the man in the corner, after a while, “as it always argues an unusual amount of personal animosity on the part of the plaintiff.
animositynounUS /ˌænəˈmɑːsəti/
a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
From this reading “A criminal action for slander and assault is always an interesting one,” continued the man in the corner, after a while, “as it always argues an unusual amount of personal animosity on the part of the plaintiff.
arguesverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːz/
third-person singular of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading “A criminal action for slander and assault is always an interesting one,” continued the man in the corner, after a while, “as it always argues an unusual amount of personal animosity on the part of the plaintiff.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading For the defence Sir Arthur Inglewood, on behalf of Mr. Carleton, pleaded justification.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “A criminal action for slander and assault is always an interesting one,” continued the man in the corner, after a while, “as it always argues an unusual amount of personal animosity on the part of the plaintiff.
assaultnounUS /əˈsɔːlt/
close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading “A criminal action for slander and assault is always an interesting one,” continued the man in the corner, after a while, “as it always argues an unusual amount of personal animosity on the part of the plaintiff.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Practically, though Captain Markham was the prosecutor, he would stand before his fellow-citizens after this action either as an innocent man, or as one of the most dastardly scoundrels this nation has ever known.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading For the defence Sir Arthur Inglewood, on behalf of Mr. Carleton, pleaded justification.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading “The case for the Captain was briefly stated by his counsel.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “The case for the Captain was briefly stated by his counsel.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Practically, though Captain Markham was the prosecutor, he would stand before his fellow-citizens after this action either as an innocent man, or as one of the most dastardly scoundrels this nation has ever known.
Carleton
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From this reading For the defence Sir Arthur Inglewood, on behalf of Mr. Carleton, pleaded justification.
an occurrence of something
From this reading “In this case, of course, public interest was roused to its highest pitch.
without stop or interruption
From this reading “A criminal action for slander and assault is always an interesting one,” continued the man in the corner, after a while, “as it always argues an unusual amount of personal animosity on the part of the plaintiff.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading “A criminal action for slander and assault is always an interesting one,” continued the man in the corner, after a while, “as it always argues an unusual amount of personal animosity on the part of the plaintiff.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading “The case for the Captain was briefly stated by his counsel.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “In this case, of course, public interest was roused to its highest pitch.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading “A criminal action for slander and assault is always an interesting one,” continued the man in the corner, after a while, “as it always argues an unusual amount of personal animosity on the part of the plaintiff.
dastardlyadjectiveUS /ˈdæstərdli/
despicably cowardly
From this reading Practically, though Captain Markham was the prosecutor, he would stand before his fellow-citizens after this action either as an innocent man, or as one of the most dastardly scoundrels this nation has ever known.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading For the defence Sir Arthur Inglewood, on behalf of Mr. Carleton, pleaded justification.
one or the other of two
From this reading Practically, though Captain Markham was the prosecutor, he would stand before his fellow-citizens after this action either as an innocent man, or as one of the most dastardly scoundrels this nation has ever known.
at any time
From this reading Practically, though Captain Markham was the prosecutor, he would stand before his fellow-citizens after this action either as an innocent man, or as one of the most dastardly scoundrels this nation has ever known.
fellow-citizens
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From this reading Practically, though Captain Markham was the prosecutor, he would stand before his fellow-citizens after this action either as an innocent man, or as one of the most dastardly scoundrels this nation has ever known.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “A criminal action for slander and assault is always an interesting one,” continued the man in the corner, after a while, “as it always argues an unusual amount of personal animosity on the part of the plaintiff.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Practically, though Captain Markham was the prosecutor, he would stand before his fellow-citizens after this action either as an innocent man, or as one of the most dastardly scoundrels this nation has ever known.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Practically, though Captain Markham was the prosecutor, he would stand before his fellow-citizens after this action either as an innocent man, or as one of the most dastardly scoundrels this nation has ever known.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “In this case, of course, public interest was roused to its highest pitch.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Practically, though Captain Markham was the prosecutor, he would stand before his fellow-citizens after this action either as an innocent man, or as one of the most dastardly scoundrels this nation has ever known.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “A criminal action for slander and assault is always an interesting one,” continued the man in the corner, after a while, “as it always argues an unusual amount of personal animosity on the part of the plaintiff.
Inglewood
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From this reading For the defence Sir Arthur Inglewood, on behalf of Mr. Carleton, pleaded justification.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Practically, though Captain Markham was the prosecutor, he would stand before his fellow-citizens after this action either as an innocent man, or as one of the most dastardly scoundrels this nation has ever known.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading “In this case, of course, public interest was roused to its highest pitch.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading “A criminal action for slander and assault is always an interesting one,” continued the man in the corner, after a while, “as it always argues an unusual amount of personal animosity on the part of the plaintiff.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “A criminal action for slander and assault is always an interesting one,” continued the man in the corner, after a while, “as it always argues an unusual amount of personal animosity on the part of the plaintiff.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “A criminal action for slander and assault is always an interesting one,” continued the man in the corner, after a while, “as it always argues an unusual amount of personal animosity on the part of the plaintiff.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “In this case, of course, public interest was roused to its highest pitch.
justificationnounUS /ˌdʒʌstəfəˈkeɪʃən/
something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary
From this reading For the defence Sir Arthur Inglewood, on behalf of Mr. Carleton, pleaded justification.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Practically, though Captain Markham was the prosecutor, he would stand before his fellow-citizens after this action either as an innocent man, or as one of the most dastardly scoundrels this nation has ever known.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “A criminal action for slander and assault is always an interesting one,” continued the man in the corner, after a while, “as it always argues an unusual amount of personal animosity on the part of the plaintiff.
Markham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Practically, though Captain Markham was the prosecutor, he would stand before his fellow-citizens after this action either as an innocent man, or as one of the most dastardly scoundrels this nation has ever known.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Practically, though Captain Markham was the prosecutor, he would stand before his fellow-citizens after this action either as an innocent man, or as one of the most dastardly scoundrels this nation has ever known.
a form of address for a man
From this reading For the defence Sir Arthur Inglewood, on behalf of Mr. Carleton, pleaded justification.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Practically, though Captain Markham was the prosecutor, he would stand before his fellow-citizens after this action either as an innocent man, or as one of the most dastardly scoundrels this nation has ever known.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “A criminal action for slander and assault is always an interesting one,” continued the man in the corner, after a while, “as it always argues an unusual amount of personal animosity on the part of the plaintiff.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “A criminal action for slander and assault is always an interesting one,” continued the man in the corner, after a while, “as it always argues an unusual amount of personal animosity on the part of the plaintiff.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “A criminal action for slander and assault is always an interesting one,” continued the man in the corner, after a while, “as it always argues an unusual amount of personal animosity on the part of the plaintiff.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Practically, though Captain Markham was the prosecutor, he would stand before his fellow-citizens after this action either as an innocent man, or as one of the most dastardly scoundrels this nation has ever known.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading “A criminal action for slander and assault is always an interesting one,” continued the man in the corner, after a while, “as it always argues an unusual amount of personal animosity on the part of the plaintiff.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading “A criminal action for slander and assault is always an interesting one,” continued the man in the corner, after a while, “as it always argues an unusual amount of personal animosity on the part of the plaintiff.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading “In this case, of course, public interest was roused to its highest pitch.
plaintiffnounUS /ˈpleɪntəf/
a person who brings an action in a court of law
From this reading “A criminal action for slander and assault is always an interesting one,” continued the man in the corner, after a while, “as it always argues an unusual amount of personal animosity on the part of the plaintiff.
pleadedverbUS /ˈpliːdɪd/
past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly
From this reading For the defence Sir Arthur Inglewood, on behalf of Mr. Carleton, pleaded justification.
PracticallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading Practically, though Captain Markham was the prosecutor, he would stand before his fellow-citizens after this action either as an innocent man, or as one of the most dastardly scoundrels this nation has ever known.
prosecutornounUS /ˈprɑːsɪkjuːtər/
a government official who conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state
From this reading Practically, though Captain Markham was the prosecutor, he would stand before his fellow-citizens after this action either as an innocent man, or as one of the most dastardly scoundrels this nation has ever known.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading “In this case, of course, public interest was roused to its highest pitch.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading “In this case, of course, public interest was roused to its highest pitch.
scoundrelsnounUS /ˈskaʊndrəlz/
plural of “scoundrel” — a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading Practically, though Captain Markham was the prosecutor, he would stand before his fellow-citizens after this action either as an innocent man, or as one of the most dastardly scoundrels this nation has ever known.
term of address for a man
From this reading For the defence Sir Arthur Inglewood, on behalf of Mr. Carleton, pleaded justification.
slandernounUS /ˈslændər/
words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another
From this reading “A criminal action for slander and assault is always an interesting one,” continued the man in the corner, after a while, “as it always argues an unusual amount of personal animosity on the part of the plaintiff.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Practically, though Captain Markham was the prosecutor, he would stand before his fellow-citizens after this action either as an innocent man, or as one of the most dastardly scoundrels this nation has ever known.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading “The case for the Captain was briefly stated by his counsel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “A criminal action for slander and assault is always an interesting one,” continued the man in the corner, after a while, “as it always argues an unusual amount of personal animosity on the part of the plaintiff.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “In this case, of course, public interest was roused to its highest pitch.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Practically, though Captain Markham was the prosecutor, he would stand before his fellow-citizens after this action either as an innocent man, or as one of the most dastardly scoundrels this nation has ever known.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “In this case, of course, public interest was roused to its highest pitch.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading “A criminal action for slander and assault is always an interesting one,” continued the man in the corner, after a while, “as it always argues an unusual amount of personal animosity on the part of the plaintiff.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “In this case, of course, public interest was roused to its highest pitch.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “A criminal action for slander and assault is always an interesting one,” continued the man in the corner, after a while, “as it always argues an unusual amount of personal animosity on the part of the plaintiff.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Practically, though Captain Markham was the prosecutor, he would stand before his fellow-citizens after this action either as an innocent man, or as one of the most dastardly scoundrels this nation has ever known.
