used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE recommendation to mercy was very strong; almost all the principal people in the town interested themselves, and the judge himself had been persuaded to add a potent word; but as he did so he shook his head, and told the petitioners that their arguments were all sentimental.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading “The doctor’s testimony, above all,” he said.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading “Mind you, I think that probably the doctor was right, but it is not a solid argument, it is all sentiment; and that is what the Home Office makes no account of.”
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading THE recommendation to mercy was very strong; almost all the principal people in the town interested themselves, and the judge himself had been persuaded to add a potent word; but as he did so he shook his head, and told the petitioners that their arguments were all sentimental.
(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 THE recommendation to mercy was very strong; almost all the principal people in the town interested themselves, and the judge himself had been persuaded to add a potent word; but as he did so he shook his head, and told the petitioners that their arguments were all sentimental.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE recommendation to mercy was very strong; almost all the principal people in the town interested themselves, and the judge himself had been persuaded to add a potent word; but as he did so he shook his head, and told the petitioners that their arguments were all sentimental.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE recommendation to mercy was very strong; almost all the principal people in the town interested themselves, and the judge himself had been persuaded to add a potent word; but as he did so he shook his head, and told the petitioners that their arguments were all sentimental.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading “Mind you, I think that probably the doctor was right, but it is not a solid argument, it is all sentiment; and that is what the Home Office makes no account of.”
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading THE recommendation to mercy was very strong; almost all the principal people in the town interested themselves, and the judge himself had been persuaded to add a potent word; but as he did so he shook his head, and told the petitioners that their arguments were all sentimental.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE recommendation to mercy was very strong; almost all the principal people in the town interested themselves, and the judge himself had been persuaded to add a potent word; but as he did so he shook his head, and told the petitioners that their arguments were all sentimental.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What does your lordship say then to the doctor’s testimony?” was asked him, upon which he shook his head more and more.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE recommendation to mercy was very strong; almost all the principal people in the town interested themselves, and the judge himself had been persuaded to add a potent word; but as he did so he shook his head, and told the petitioners that their arguments were all sentimental.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE recommendation to mercy was very strong; almost all the principal people in the town interested themselves, and the judge himself had been persuaded to add a potent word; but as he did so he shook his head, and told the petitioners that their arguments were all sentimental.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE recommendation to mercy was very strong; almost all the principal people in the town interested themselves, and the judge himself had been persuaded to add a potent word; but as he did so he shook his head, and told the petitioners that their arguments were all sentimental.
discouragingadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒɪŋ/
depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action
From this reading This was very discouraging.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “Mind you, I think that probably the doctor was right, but it is not a solid argument, it is all sentiment; and that is what the Home Office makes no account of.”
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “What does your lordship say then to the doctor’s testimony?” was asked him, upon which he shook his head more and more.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What does your lordship say then to the doctor’s testimony?” was asked him, upon which he shook his head more and more.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE recommendation to mercy was very strong; almost all the principal people in the town interested themselves, and the judge himself had been persuaded to add a potent word; but as he did so he shook his head, and told the petitioners that their arguments were all sentimental.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE recommendation to mercy was very strong; almost all the principal people in the town interested themselves, and the judge himself had been persuaded to add a potent word; but as he did so he shook his head, and told the petitioners that their arguments were all sentimental.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading THE recommendation to mercy was very strong; almost all the principal people in the town interested themselves, and the judge himself had been persuaded to add a potent word; but as he did so he shook his head, and told the petitioners that their arguments were all sentimental.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “What does your lordship say then to the doctor’s testimony?” was asked him, upon which he shook his head more and more.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE recommendation to mercy was very strong; almost all the principal people in the town interested themselves, and the judge himself had been persuaded to add a potent word; but as he did so he shook his head, and told the petitioners that their arguments were all sentimental.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE recommendation to mercy was very strong; almost all the principal people in the town interested themselves, and the judge himself had been persuaded to add a potent word; but as he did so he shook his head, and told the petitioners that their arguments were all sentimental.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “Mind you, I think that probably the doctor was right, but it is not a solid argument, it is all sentiment; and that is what the Home Office makes no account of.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Mind you, I think that probably the doctor was right, but it is not a solid argument, it is all sentiment; and that is what the Home Office makes no account of.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE recommendation to mercy was very strong; almost all the principal people in the town interested themselves, and the judge himself had been persuaded to add a potent word; but as he did so he shook his head, and told the petitioners that their arguments were all sentimental.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading THE recommendation to mercy was very strong; almost all the principal people in the town interested themselves, and the judge himself had been persuaded to add a potent word; but as he did so he shook his head, and told the petitioners that their arguments were all sentimental.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Mind you, I think that probably the doctor was right, but it is not a solid argument, it is all sentiment; and that is what the Home Office makes no account of.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Mind you, I think that probably the doctor was right, but it is not a solid argument, it is all sentiment; and that is what the Home Office makes no account of.”
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading THE recommendation to mercy was very strong; almost all the principal people in the town interested themselves, and the judge himself had been persuaded to add a potent word; but as he did so he shook his head, and told the petitioners that their arguments were all sentimental.
lordshipnounUS /ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
From this reading “What does your lordship say then to the doctor’s testimony?” was asked him, upon which he shook his head more and more.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading “Mind you, I think that probably the doctor was right, but it is not a solid argument, it is all sentiment; and that is what the Home Office makes no account of.”
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading THE recommendation to mercy was very strong; almost all the principal people in the town interested themselves, and the judge himself had been persuaded to add a potent word; but as he did so he shook his head, and told the petitioners that their arguments were all sentimental.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “Mind you, I think that probably the doctor was right, but it is not a solid argument, it is all sentiment; and that is what the Home Office makes no account of.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “What does your lordship say then to the doctor’s testimony?” was asked him, upon which he shook his head more and more.
not any; not one
From this reading “Mind you, I think that probably the doctor was right, but it is not a solid argument, it is all sentiment; and that is what the Home Office makes no account of.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Mind you, I think that probably the doctor was right, but it is not a solid argument, it is all sentiment; and that is what the Home Office makes no account of.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Mind you, I think that probably the doctor was right, but it is not a solid argument, it is all sentiment; and that is what the Home Office makes no account of.”
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading “Mind you, I think that probably the doctor was right, but it is not a solid argument, it is all sentiment; and that is what the Home Office makes no account of.”
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading THE recommendation to mercy was very strong; almost all the principal people in the town interested themselves, and the judge himself had been persuaded to add a potent word; but as he did so he shook his head, and told the petitioners that their arguments were all sentimental.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading THE recommendation to mercy was very strong; almost all the principal people in the town interested themselves, and the judge himself had been persuaded to add a potent word; but as he did so he shook his head, and told the petitioners that their arguments were all sentimental.
petitionersnounUS /pəˈtɪʃənərz/
plural of “petitioner” — one praying humbly for something
From this reading THE recommendation to mercy was very strong; almost all the principal people in the town interested themselves, and the judge himself had been persuaded to add a potent word; but as he did so he shook his head, and told the petitioners that their arguments were all sentimental.
potentadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊtənt/
having great influence
From this reading THE recommendation to mercy was very strong; almost all the principal people in the town interested themselves, and the judge himself had been persuaded to add a potent word; but as he did so he shook his head, and told the petitioners that their arguments were all sentimental.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading THE recommendation to mercy was very strong; almost all the principal people in the town interested themselves, and the judge himself had been persuaded to add a potent word; but as he did so he shook his head, and told the petitioners that their arguments were all sentimental.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading “Mind you, I think that probably the doctor was right, but it is not a solid argument, it is all sentiment; and that is what the Home Office makes no account of.”
recommendationnounUS /ˌrekəmənˈdeɪʃən/
something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable
From this reading THE recommendation to mercy was very strong; almost all the principal people in the town interested themselves, and the judge himself had been persuaded to add a potent word; but as he did so he shook his head, and told the petitioners that their arguments were all sentimental.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “Mind you, I think that probably the doctor was right, but it is not a solid argument, it is all sentiment; and that is what the Home Office makes no account of.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “The doctor’s testimony, above all,” he said.
express in words
From this reading “What does your lordship say then to the doctor’s testimony?” was asked him, upon which he shook his head more and more.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading “Mind you, I think that probably the doctor was right, but it is not a solid argument, it is all sentiment; and that is what the Home Office makes no account of.”
sentimentaladjectiveUS /ˌsentəˈmentəl/
given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
From this reading THE recommendation to mercy was very strong; almost all the principal people in the town interested themselves, and the judge himself had been persuaded to add a potent word; but as he did so he shook his head, and told the petitioners that their arguments were all sentimental.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading THE recommendation to mercy was very strong; almost all the principal people in the town interested themselves, and the judge himself had been persuaded to add a potent word; but as he did so he shook his head, and told the petitioners that their arguments were all sentimental.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE recommendation to mercy was very strong; almost all the principal people in the town interested themselves, and the judge himself had been persuaded to add a potent word; but as he did so he shook his head, and told the petitioners that their arguments were all sentimental.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading “Mind you, I think that probably the doctor was right, but it is not a solid argument, it is all sentiment; and that is what the Home Office makes no account of.”
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading THE recommendation to mercy was very strong; almost all the principal people in the town interested themselves, and the judge himself had been persuaded to add a potent word; but as he did so he shook his head, and told the petitioners that their arguments were all sentimental.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading “What does your lordship say then to the doctor’s testimony?” was asked him, upon which he shook his head more and more.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE recommendation to mercy was very strong; almost all the principal people in the town interested themselves, and the judge himself had been persuaded to add a potent word; but as he did so he shook his head, and told the petitioners that their arguments were all sentimental.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE recommendation to mercy was very strong; almost all the principal people in the town interested themselves, and the judge himself had been persuaded to add a potent word; but as he did so he shook his head, and told the petitioners that their arguments were all sentimental.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE recommendation to mercy was very strong; almost all the principal people in the town interested themselves, and the judge himself had been persuaded to add a potent word; but as he did so he shook his head, and told the petitioners that their arguments were all sentimental.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading THE recommendation to mercy was very strong; almost all the principal people in the town interested themselves, and the judge himself had been persuaded to add a potent word; but as he did so he shook his head, and told the petitioners that their arguments were all sentimental.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “What does your lordship say then to the doctor’s testimony?” was asked him, upon which he shook his head more and more.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Mind you, I think that probably the doctor was right, but it is not a solid argument, it is all sentiment; and that is what the Home Office makes no account of.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was very discouraging.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE recommendation to mercy was very strong; almost all the principal people in the town interested themselves, and the judge himself had been persuaded to add a potent word; but as he did so he shook his head, and told the petitioners that their arguments were all sentimental.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading THE recommendation to mercy was very strong; almost all the principal people in the town interested themselves, and the judge himself had been persuaded to add a potent word; but as he did so he shook his head, and told the petitioners that their arguments were all sentimental.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THE recommendation to mercy was very strong; almost all the principal people in the town interested themselves, and the judge himself had been persuaded to add a potent word; but as he did so he shook his head, and told the petitioners that their arguments were all sentimental.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “What does your lordship say then to the doctor’s testimony?” was asked him, upon which he shook his head more and more.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE recommendation to mercy was very strong; almost all the principal people in the town interested themselves, and the judge himself had been persuaded to add a potent word; but as he did so he shook his head, and told the petitioners that their arguments were all sentimental.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE recommendation to mercy was very strong; almost all the principal people in the town interested themselves, and the judge himself had been persuaded to add a potent word; but as he did so he shook his head, and told the petitioners that their arguments were all sentimental.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE recommendation to mercy was very strong; almost all the principal people in the town interested themselves, and the judge himself had been persuaded to add a potent word; but as he did so he shook his head, and told the petitioners that their arguments were all sentimental.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What does your lordship say then to the doctor’s testimony?” was asked him, upon which he shook his head more and more.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “What does your lordship say then to the doctor’s testimony?” was asked him, upon which he shook his head more and more.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading THE recommendation to mercy was very strong; almost all the principal people in the town interested themselves, and the judge himself had been persuaded to add a potent word; but as he did so he shook his head, and told the petitioners that their arguments were all sentimental.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Mind you, I think that probably the doctor was right, but it is not a solid argument, it is all sentiment; and that is what the Home Office makes no account of.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What does your lordship say then to the doctor’s testimony?” was asked him, upon which he shook his head more and more.
