used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Patty had a great deal to do before the trial; for it is needless to say that no time was lost in bringing the matter to a trial.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Mr. Pownceby was the only representative of law with whom she was acquainted, he and the shabby attorney of the village, who was the resort of litigious country folk.
advocatesnounUS /ˈædvəkəts/
plural of “advocate” — a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea
From this reading There was no help to be found in Miss Hewitt for any such need, except in so far that after many years’ strenuous reading of all the trials in the papers, the names of certain distinguished advocates in various _causes célèbres_ and otherwise were at that lady’s finger ends.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading There was no help to be found in Miss Hewitt for any such need, except in so far that after many years’ strenuous reading of all the trials in the papers, the names of certain distinguished advocates in various _causes célèbres_ and otherwise were at that lady’s finger ends.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading There was no help to be found in Miss Hewitt for any such need, except in so far that after many years’ strenuous reading of all the trials in the papers, the names of certain distinguished advocates in various _causes célèbres_ and otherwise were at that lady’s finger ends.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was in some respects an unequal contest, for, clever as she was, she knew no more to whom she should apply, or in whose hands she should place her cause, than any other person of her original position.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Pownceby was the only representative of law with whom she was acquainted, he and the shabby attorney of the village, who was the resort of litigious country folk.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was in some respects an unequal contest, for, clever as she was, she knew no more to whom she should apply, or in whose hands she should place her cause, than any other person of her original position.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading It was in some respects an unequal contest, for, clever as she was, she knew no more to whom she should apply, or in whose hands she should place her cause, than any other person of her original position.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was in some respects an unequal contest, for, clever as she was, she knew no more to whom she should apply, or in whose hands she should place her cause, than any other person of her original position.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was no help to be found in Miss Hewitt for any such need, except in so far that after many years’ strenuous reading of all the trials in the papers, the names of certain distinguished advocates in various _causes célèbres_ and otherwise were at that lady’s finger ends.
attorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Mr. Pownceby was the only representative of law with whom she was acquainted, he and the shabby attorney of the village, who was the resort of litigious country folk.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was no help to be found in Miss Hewitt for any such need, except in so far that after many years’ strenuous reading of all the trials in the papers, the names of certain distinguished advocates in various _causes célèbres_ and otherwise were at that lady’s finger ends.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Patty had a great deal to do before the trial; for it is needless to say that no time was lost in bringing the matter to a trial.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Patty had a great deal to do before the trial; for it is needless to say that no time was lost in bringing the matter to a trial.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading It was in some respects an unequal contest, for, clever as she was, she knew no more to whom she should apply, or in whose hands she should place her cause, than any other person of her original position.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading There was no help to be found in Miss Hewitt for any such need, except in so far that after many years’ strenuous reading of all the trials in the papers, the names of certain distinguished advocates in various _causes célèbres_ and otherwise were at that lady’s finger ends.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading There was no help to be found in Miss Hewitt for any such need, except in so far that after many years’ strenuous reading of all the trials in the papers, the names of certain distinguished advocates in various _causes célèbres_ and otherwise were at that lady’s finger ends.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading It was in some respects an unequal contest, for, clever as she was, she knew no more to whom she should apply, or in whose hands she should place her cause, than any other person of her original position.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading It was in some respects an unequal contest, for, clever as she was, she knew no more to whom she should apply, or in whose hands she should place her cause, than any other person of her original position.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Mr. Pownceby was the only representative of law with whom she was acquainted, he and the shabby attorney of the village, who was the resort of litigious country folk.
célèbres
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From this reading There was no help to be found in Miss Hewitt for any such need, except in so far that after many years’ strenuous reading of all the trials in the papers, the names of certain distinguished advocates in various _causes célèbres_ and otherwise were at that lady’s finger ends.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Patty had a great deal to do before the trial; for it is needless to say that no time was lost in bringing the matter to a trial.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading There was no help to be found in Miss Hewitt for any such need, except in so far that after many years’ strenuous reading of all the trials in the papers, the names of certain distinguished advocates in various _causes célèbres_ and otherwise were at that lady’s finger ends.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Patty had a great deal to do before the trial; for it is needless to say that no time was lost in bringing the matter to a trial.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading There was no help to be found in Miss Hewitt for any such need, except in so far that after many years’ strenuous reading of all the trials in the papers, the names of certain distinguished advocates in various _causes célèbres_ and otherwise were at that lady’s finger ends.
apart from; not including
From this reading There was no help to be found in Miss Hewitt for any such need, except in so far that after many years’ strenuous reading of all the trials in the papers, the names of certain distinguished advocates in various _causes célèbres_ and otherwise were at that lady’s finger ends.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading There was no help to be found in Miss Hewitt for any such need, except in so far that after many years’ strenuous reading of all the trials in the papers, the names of certain distinguished advocates in various _causes célèbres_ and otherwise were at that lady’s finger ends.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading There was no help to be found in Miss Hewitt for any such need, except in so far that after many years’ strenuous reading of all the trials in the papers, the names of certain distinguished advocates in various _causes célèbres_ and otherwise were at that lady’s finger ends.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading Mr. Pownceby was the only representative of law with whom she was acquainted, he and the shabby attorney of the village, who was the resort of litigious country folk.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Patty had a great deal to do before the trial; for it is needless to say that no time was lost in bringing the matter to a trial.
foreseenverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsiːn/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading And Mr. Pownceby, whom she had insulted, was, as she had foreseen, on the other side.
set up or found
From this reading There was no help to be found in Miss Hewitt for any such need, except in so far that after many years’ strenuous reading of all the trials in the papers, the names of certain distinguished advocates in various _causes célèbres_ and otherwise were at that lady’s finger ends.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Patty had a great deal to do before the trial; for it is needless to say that no time was lost in bringing the matter to a trial.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Patty had a great deal to do before the trial; for it is needless to say that no time was lost in bringing the matter to a trial.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading It was in some respects an unequal contest, for, clever as she was, she knew no more to whom she should apply, or in whose hands she should place her cause, than any other person of her original position.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Pownceby was the only representative of law with whom she was acquainted, he and the shabby attorney of the village, who was the resort of litigious country folk.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading There was no help to be found in Miss Hewitt for any such need, except in so far that after many years’ strenuous reading of all the trials in the papers, the names of certain distinguished advocates in various _causes célèbres_ and otherwise were at that lady’s finger ends.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was in some respects an unequal contest, for, clever as she was, she knew no more to whom she should apply, or in whose hands she should place her cause, than any other person of her original position.
Hewitt
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From this reading There was no help to be found in Miss Hewitt for any such need, except in so far that after many years’ strenuous reading of all the trials in the papers, the names of certain distinguished advocates in various _causes célèbres_ and otherwise were at that lady’s finger ends.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Patty had a great deal to do before the trial; for it is needless to say that no time was lost in bringing the matter to a trial.
insultedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪd/
past form of “insult” — treat, mention, or speak to rudely
From this reading And Mr. Pownceby, whom she had insulted, was, as she had foreseen, on the other side.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Patty had a great deal to do before the trial; for it is needless to say that no time was lost in bringing the matter to a trial.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Patty had a great deal to do before the trial; for it is needless to say that no time was lost in bringing the matter to a trial.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was in some respects an unequal contest, for, clever as she was, she knew no more to whom she should apply, or in whose hands she should place her cause, than any other person of her original position.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading There was no help to be found in Miss Hewitt for any such need, except in so far that after many years’ strenuous reading of all the trials in the papers, the names of certain distinguished advocates in various _causes célèbres_ and otherwise were at that lady’s finger ends.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Mr. Pownceby was the only representative of law with whom she was acquainted, he and the shabby attorney of the village, who was the resort of litigious country folk.
litigiousadjectiveUS /lɪˈtɪdʒəs/
of or relating to litigation
From this reading Mr. Pownceby was the only representative of law with whom she was acquainted, he and the shabby attorney of the village, who was the resort of litigious country folk.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Patty had a great deal to do before the trial; for it is needless to say that no time was lost in bringing the matter to a trial.
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 There was no help to be found in Miss Hewitt for any such need, except in so far that after many years’ strenuous reading of all the trials in the papers, the names of certain distinguished advocates in various _causes célèbres_ and otherwise were at that lady’s finger ends.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Patty had a great deal to do before the trial; for it is needless to say that no time was lost in bringing the matter to a trial.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading There was no help to be found in Miss Hewitt for any such need, except in so far that after many years’ strenuous reading of all the trials in the papers, the names of certain distinguished advocates in various _causes célèbres_ and otherwise were at that lady’s finger ends.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was in some respects an unequal contest, for, clever as she was, she knew no more to whom she should apply, or in whose hands she should place her cause, than any other person of her original position.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Pownceby was the only representative of law with whom she was acquainted, he and the shabby attorney of the village, who was the resort of litigious country folk.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading There was no help to be found in Miss Hewitt for any such need, except in so far that after many years’ strenuous reading of all the trials in the papers, the names of certain distinguished advocates in various _causes célèbres_ and otherwise were at that lady’s finger ends.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading There was no help to be found in Miss Hewitt for any such need, except in so far that after many years’ strenuous reading of all the trials in the papers, the names of certain distinguished advocates in various _causes célèbres_ and otherwise were at that lady’s finger ends.
needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading Patty had a great deal to do before the trial; for it is needless to say that no time was lost in bringing the matter to a trial.
not any; not one
From this reading Patty had a great deal to do before the trial; for it is needless to say that no time was lost in bringing the matter to a trial.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was in some respects an unequal contest, for, clever as she was, she knew no more to whom she should apply, or in whose hands she should place her cause, than any other person of her original position.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And Mr. Pownceby, whom she had insulted, was, as she had foreseen, on the other side.
and nothing more
From this reading Mr. Pownceby was the only representative of law with whom she was acquainted, he and the shabby attorney of the village, who was the resort of litigious country folk.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was in some respects an unequal contest, for, clever as she was, she knew no more to whom she should apply, or in whose hands she should place her cause, than any other person of her original position.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading It was in some respects an unequal contest, for, clever as she was, she knew no more to whom she should apply, or in whose hands she should place her cause, than any other person of her original position.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was in some respects an unequal contest, for, clever as she was, she knew no more to whom she should apply, or in whose hands she should place her cause, than any other person of her original position.
in other respects or ways
From this reading There was no help to be found in Miss Hewitt for any such need, except in so far that after many years’ strenuous reading of all the trials in the papers, the names of certain distinguished advocates in various _causes célèbres_ and otherwise were at that lady’s finger ends.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading There was no help to be found in Miss Hewitt for any such need, except in so far that after many years’ strenuous reading of all the trials in the papers, the names of certain distinguished advocates in various _causes célèbres_ and otherwise were at that lady’s finger ends.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading Patty had a great deal to do before the trial; for it is needless to say that no time was lost in bringing the matter to a trial.
a human being
From this reading It was in some respects an unequal contest, for, clever as she was, she knew no more to whom she should apply, or in whose hands she should place her cause, than any other person of her original position.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was in some respects an unequal contest, for, clever as she was, she knew no more to whom she should apply, or in whose hands she should place her cause, than any other person of her original position.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading It was in some respects an unequal contest, for, clever as she was, she knew no more to whom she should apply, or in whose hands she should place her cause, than any other person of her original position.
Pownceby
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From this reading Mr. Pownceby was the only representative of law with whom she was acquainted, he and the shabby attorney of the village, who was the resort of litigious country folk.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading There was no help to be found in Miss Hewitt for any such need, except in so far that after many years’ strenuous reading of all the trials in the papers, the names of certain distinguished advocates in various _causes célèbres_ and otherwise were at that lady’s finger ends.
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading Mr. Pownceby was the only representative of law with whom she was acquainted, he and the shabby attorney of the village, who was the resort of litigious country folk.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading Mr. Pownceby was the only representative of law with whom she was acquainted, he and the shabby attorney of the village, who was the resort of litigious country folk.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading It was in some respects an unequal contest, for, clever as she was, she knew no more to whom she should apply, or in whose hands she should place her cause, than any other person of her original position.
express in words
From this reading Patty had a great deal to do before the trial; for it is needless to say that no time was lost in bringing the matter to a trial.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading Mr. Pownceby was the only representative of law with whom she was acquainted, he and the shabby attorney of the village, who was the resort of litigious country folk.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was in some respects an unequal contest, for, clever as she was, she knew no more to whom she should apply, or in whose hands she should place her cause, than any other person of her original position.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was in some respects an unequal contest, for, clever as she was, she knew no more to whom she should apply, or in whose hands she should place her cause, than any other person of her original position.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading And Mr. Pownceby, whom she had insulted, was, as she had foreseen, on the other side.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was no help to be found in Miss Hewitt for any such need, except in so far that after many years’ strenuous reading of all the trials in the papers, the names of certain distinguished advocates in various _causes célèbres_ and otherwise were at that lady’s finger ends.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was in some respects an unequal contest, for, clever as she was, she knew no more to whom she should apply, or in whose hands she should place her cause, than any other person of her original position.
strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading There was no help to be found in Miss Hewitt for any such need, except in so far that after many years’ strenuous reading of all the trials in the papers, the names of certain distinguished advocates in various _causes célèbres_ and otherwise were at that lady’s finger ends.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There was no help to be found in Miss Hewitt for any such need, except in so far that after many years’ strenuous reading of all the trials in the papers, the names of certain distinguished advocates in various _causes célèbres_ and otherwise were at that lady’s finger ends.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was in some respects an unequal contest, for, clever as she was, she knew no more to whom she should apply, or in whose hands she should place her cause, than any other person of her original position.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Patty had a great deal to do before the trial; for it is needless to say that no time was lost in bringing the matter to a trial.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Patty had a great deal to do before the trial; for it is needless to say that no time was lost in bringing the matter to a trial.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no help to be found in Miss Hewitt for any such need, except in so far that after many years’ strenuous reading of all the trials in the papers, the names of certain distinguished advocates in various _causes célèbres_ and otherwise were at that lady’s finger ends.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Patty had a great deal to do before the trial; for it is needless to say that no time was lost in bringing the matter to a trial.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Patty had a great deal to do before the trial; for it is needless to say that no time was lost in bringing the matter to a trial.
the act of testing something
From this reading Patty had a great deal to do before the trial; for it is needless to say that no time was lost in bringing the matter to a trial.
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading There was no help to be found in Miss Hewitt for any such need, except in so far that after many years’ strenuous reading of all the trials in the papers, the names of certain distinguished advocates in various _causes célèbres_ and otherwise were at that lady’s finger ends.
unequaladjectiveUS /əˈniːkwəl/
poorly balanced or matched in quantity or value or measure
From this reading It was in some respects an unequal contest, for, clever as she was, she knew no more to whom she should apply, or in whose hands she should place her cause, than any other person of her original position.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading There was no help to be found in Miss Hewitt for any such need, except in so far that after many years’ strenuous reading of all the trials in the papers, the names of certain distinguished advocates in various _causes célèbres_ and otherwise were at that lady’s finger ends.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Mr. Pownceby was the only representative of law with whom she was acquainted, he and the shabby attorney of the village, who was the resort of litigious country folk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Patty had a great deal to do before the trial; for it is needless to say that no time was lost in bringing the matter to a trial.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was no help to be found in Miss Hewitt for any such need, except in so far that after many years’ strenuous reading of all the trials in the papers, the names of certain distinguished advocates in various _causes célèbres_ and otherwise were at that lady’s finger ends.
which person or people
From this reading Mr. Pownceby was the only representative of law with whom she was acquainted, he and the shabby attorney of the village, who was the resort of litigious country folk.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was in some respects an unequal contest, for, clever as she was, she knew no more to whom she should apply, or in whose hands she should place her cause, than any other person of her original position.
belonging to which person
From this reading It was in some respects an unequal contest, for, clever as she was, she knew no more to whom she should apply, or in whose hands she should place her cause, than any other person of her original position.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Pownceby was the only representative of law with whom she was acquainted, he and the shabby attorney of the village, who was the resort of litigious country folk.
a late time of life
From this reading There was no help to be found in Miss Hewitt for any such need, except in so far that after many years’ strenuous reading of all the trials in the papers, the names of certain distinguished advocates in various _causes célèbres_ and otherwise were at that lady’s finger ends.
