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From this reading In November, 1897, when evil forebodings were everywhere hovering about, Mark Mishler, a robust, big-hearted, good-natured lawyer, sat one day in his office at Springfield, Ill.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In November, 1897, when evil forebodings were everywhere hovering about, Mark Mishler, a robust, big-hearted, good-natured lawyer, sat one day in his office at Springfield, Ill.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In November, 1897, when evil forebodings were everywhere hovering about, Mark Mishler, a robust, big-hearted, good-natured lawyer, sat one day in his office at Springfield, Ill.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He read it over, as he had done many times before, but now he took a special interest in reviewing it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In November, 1897, when evil forebodings were everywhere hovering about, Mark Mishler, a robust, big-hearted, good-natured lawyer, sat one day in his office at Springfield, Ill.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading He had just been beaten in a case he had tried before the Supreme Court because the law on which he based the case was declared by the Court to be unconstitutional.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had just been beaten in a case he had tried before the Supreme Court because the law on which he based the case was declared by the Court to be unconstitutional.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading He had just been beaten in a case he had tried before the Supreme Court because the law on which he based the case was declared by the Court to be unconstitutional.
for the reason that
From this reading He had just been beaten in a case he had tried before the Supreme Court because the law on which he based the case was declared by the Court to be unconstitutional.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had just been beaten in a case he had tried before the Supreme Court because the law on which he based the case was declared by the Court to be unconstitutional.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had just been beaten in a case he had tried before the Supreme Court because the law on which he based the case was declared by the Court to be unconstitutional.
big-hearted
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From this reading In November, 1897, when evil forebodings were everywhere hovering about, Mark Mishler, a robust, big-hearted, good-natured lawyer, sat one day in his office at Springfield, Ill.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He never was mad; his good soul would not let him; but if ever he was perplexed it was now.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had just been beaten in a case he had tried before the Supreme Court because the law on which he based the case was declared by the Court to be unconstitutional.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He had just been beaten in a case he had tried before the Supreme Court because the law on which he based the case was declared by the Court to be unconstitutional.
ConstitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading His mind reverted to the Constitution of the State.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading He had just been beaten in a case he had tried before the Supreme Court because the law on which he based the case was declared by the Court to be unconstitutional.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In November, 1897, when evil forebodings were everywhere hovering about, Mark Mishler, a robust, big-hearted, good-natured lawyer, sat one day in his office at Springfield, Ill.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading He had just been beaten in a case he had tried before the Supreme Court because the law on which he based the case was declared by the Court to be unconstitutional.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He read it over, as he had done many times before, but now he took a special interest in reviewing it.
at any time
From this reading He never was mad; his good soul would not let him; but if ever he was perplexed it was now.
to or in any or all places
From this reading In November, 1897, when evil forebodings were everywhere hovering about, Mark Mishler, a robust, big-hearted, good-natured lawyer, sat one day in his office at Springfield, Ill.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading In November, 1897, when evil forebodings were everywhere hovering about, Mark Mishler, a robust, big-hearted, good-natured lawyer, sat one day in his office at Springfield, Ill.
forebodings
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From this reading In November, 1897, when evil forebodings were everywhere hovering about, Mark Mishler, a robust, big-hearted, good-natured lawyer, sat one day in his office at Springfield, Ill.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He never was mad; his good soul would not let him; but if ever he was perplexed it was now.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading In November, 1897, when evil forebodings were everywhere hovering about, Mark Mishler, a robust, big-hearted, good-natured lawyer, sat one day in his office at Springfield, Ill.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had just been beaten in a case he had tried before the Supreme Court because the law on which he based the case was declared by the Court to be unconstitutional.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had just been beaten in a case he had tried before the Supreme Court because the law on which he based the case was declared by the Court to be unconstitutional.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He never was mad; his good soul would not let him; but if ever he was perplexed it was now.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In November, 1897, when evil forebodings were everywhere hovering about, Mark Mishler, a robust, big-hearted, good-natured lawyer, sat one day in his office at Springfield, Ill.
hoveringverbUS /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading In November, 1897, when evil forebodings were everywhere hovering about, Mark Mishler, a robust, big-hearted, good-natured lawyer, sat one day in his office at Springfield, Ill.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He never was mad; his good soul would not let him; but if ever he was perplexed it was now.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading In November, 1897, when evil forebodings were everywhere hovering about, Mark Mishler, a robust, big-hearted, good-natured lawyer, sat one day in his office at Springfield, Ill.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In November, 1897, when evil forebodings were everywhere hovering about, Mark Mishler, a robust, big-hearted, good-natured lawyer, sat one day in his office at Springfield, Ill.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He read it over, as he had done many times before, but now he took a special interest in reviewing it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He never was mad; his good soul would not let him; but if ever he was perplexed it was now.
and nothing more
From this reading He had just been beaten in a case he had tried before the Supreme Court because the law on which he based the case was declared by the Court to be unconstitutional.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading He had just been beaten in a case he had tried before the Supreme Court because the law on which he based the case was declared by the Court to be unconstitutional.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading In November, 1897, when evil forebodings were everywhere hovering about, Mark Mishler, a robust, big-hearted, good-natured lawyer, sat one day in his office at Springfield, Ill.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading He never was mad; his good soul would not let him; but if ever he was perplexed it was now.
roused to anger
From this reading He never was mad; his good soul would not let him; but if ever he was perplexed it was now.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He read it over, as he had done many times before, but now he took a special interest in reviewing it.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading In November, 1897, when evil forebodings were everywhere hovering about, Mark Mishler, a robust, big-hearted, good-natured lawyer, sat one day in his office at Springfield, Ill.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His mind reverted to the Constitution of the State.
Mishler
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From this reading In November, 1897, when evil forebodings were everywhere hovering about, Mark Mishler, a robust, big-hearted, good-natured lawyer, sat one day in his office at Springfield, Ill.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He never was mad; his good soul would not let him; but if ever he was perplexed it was now.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He never was mad; his good soul would not let him; but if ever he was perplexed it was now.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading In November, 1897, when evil forebodings were everywhere hovering about, Mark Mishler, a robust, big-hearted, good-natured lawyer, sat one day in his office at Springfield, Ill.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He never was mad; his good soul would not let him; but if ever he was perplexed it was now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His mind reverted to the Constitution of the State.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading In November, 1897, when evil forebodings were everywhere hovering about, Mark Mishler, a robust, big-hearted, good-natured lawyer, sat one day in his office at Springfield, Ill.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had just been beaten in a case he had tried before the Supreme Court because the law on which he based the case was declared by the Court to be unconstitutional.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In November, 1897, when evil forebodings were everywhere hovering about, Mark Mishler, a robust, big-hearted, good-natured lawyer, sat one day in his office at Springfield, Ill.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He read it over, as he had done many times before, but now he took a special interest in reviewing it.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading He never was mad; his good soul would not let him; but if ever he was perplexed it was now.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He read it over, as he had done many times before, but now he took a special interest in reviewing it.
revertedverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “revert” — go back to a previous state
From this reading His mind reverted to the Constitution of the State.
reviewingverbUS /riˈvjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading He read it over, as he had done many times before, but now he took a special interest in reviewing it.
robustadjectiveUS /roʊˈbʌst/
sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
From this reading In November, 1897, when evil forebodings were everywhere hovering about, Mark Mishler, a robust, big-hearted, good-natured lawyer, sat one day in his office at Springfield, Ill.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In November, 1897, when evil forebodings were everywhere hovering about, Mark Mishler, a robust, big-hearted, good-natured lawyer, sat one day in his office at Springfield, Ill.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading He never was mad; his good soul would not let him; but if ever he was perplexed it was now.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading He read it over, as he had done many times before, but now he took a special interest in reviewing it.
SpringfieldnounUS /ˈsprɪŋfiːld/
capital of the state of Illinois
From this reading In November, 1897, when evil forebodings were everywhere hovering about, Mark Mishler, a robust, big-hearted, good-natured lawyer, sat one day in his office at Springfield, Ill.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading His mind reverted to the Constitution of the State.
SupremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading He had just been beaten in a case he had tried before the Supreme Court because the law on which he based the case was declared by the Court to be unconstitutional.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had just been beaten in a case he had tried before the Supreme Court because the law on which he based the case was declared by the Court to be unconstitutional.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He read it over, as he had done many times before, but now he took a special interest in reviewing it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had just been beaten in a case he had tried before the Supreme Court because the law on which he based the case was declared by the Court to be unconstitutional.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He read it over, as he had done many times before, but now he took a special interest in reviewing it.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He had just been beaten in a case he had tried before the Supreme Court because the law on which he based the case was declared by the Court to be unconstitutional.
unconstitutionaladjectiveUS /ˌʌnkɑːnstəˈtuːʃənəl/
not consistent with or according to a constitution; contrary to the U.S. Constitution
From this reading He had just been beaten in a case he had tried before the Supreme Court because the law on which he based the case was declared by the Court to be unconstitutional.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had just been beaten in a case he had tried before the Supreme Court because the law on which he based the case was declared by the Court to be unconstitutional.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In November, 1897, when evil forebodings were everywhere hovering about, Mark Mishler, a robust, big-hearted, good-natured lawyer, sat one day in his office at Springfield, Ill.
at the time that
From this reading In November, 1897, when evil forebodings were everywhere hovering about, Mark Mishler, a robust, big-hearted, good-natured lawyer, sat one day in his office at Springfield, Ill.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had just been beaten in a case he had tried before the Supreme Court because the law on which he based the case was declared by the Court to be unconstitutional.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He never was mad; his good soul would not let him; but if ever he was perplexed it was now.
