used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He consulted the only available counsel left him in Leauvite, a young lawyer named Nathan Goodbody, whom he knew but slightly.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading He told him as much of the case as he thought proper, and then gave him a note to the prisoner, addressing him as Harry King.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE TRIAL After Mr. Ballard's visit to the jail, he took upon himself to do what he could for the young man, out of sympathy and friendship toward both parties, and in the cause of simple justice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TRIAL After Mr. Ballard's visit to the jail, he took upon himself to do what he could for the young man, out of sympathy and friendship toward both parties, and in the cause of simple justice.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Armed with this letter the young lawyer was soon in close consultation with his new client.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He told him as much of the case as he thought proper, and then gave him a note to the prisoner, addressing him as Harry King.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading He consulted the only available counsel left him in Leauvite, a young lawyer named Nathan Goodbody, whom he knew but slightly.
Ballard's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE TRIAL After Mr. Ballard's visit to the jail, he took upon himself to do what he could for the young man, out of sympathy and friendship toward both parties, and in the cause of simple justice.
the two together, not just one
From this reading THE TRIAL After Mr. Ballard's visit to the jail, he took upon himself to do what he could for the young man, out of sympathy and friendship toward both parties, and in the cause of simple justice.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He consulted the only available counsel left him in Leauvite, a young lawyer named Nathan Goodbody, whom he knew but slightly.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He told him as much of the case as he thought proper, and then gave him a note to the prisoner, addressing him as Harry King.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading THE TRIAL After Mr. Ballard's visit to the jail, he took upon himself to do what he could for the young man, out of sympathy and friendship toward both parties, and in the cause of simple justice.
clientnounUS /ˈklaɪənt/
a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading Armed with this letter the young lawyer was soon in close consultation with his new client.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Armed with this letter the young lawyer was soon in close consultation with his new client.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading Armed with this letter the young lawyer was soon in close consultation with his new client.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading He consulted the only available counsel left him in Leauvite, a young lawyer named Nathan Goodbody, whom he knew but slightly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE TRIAL After Mr. Ballard's visit to the jail, he took upon himself to do what he could for the young man, out of sympathy and friendship toward both parties, and in the cause of simple justice.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading He consulted the only available counsel left him in Leauvite, a young lawyer named Nathan Goodbody, whom he knew but slightly.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite Nathan Goodbody's youth Harry was favorably impressed.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE TRIAL After Mr. Ballard's visit to the jail, he took upon himself to do what he could for the young man, out of sympathy and friendship toward both parties, and in the cause of simple justice.
favorablyadverbUS /ˈfeɪvərəbli/
showing approval
From this reading Despite Nathan Goodbody's youth Harry was favorably impressed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE TRIAL After Mr. Ballard's visit to the jail, he took upon himself to do what he could for the young man, out of sympathy and friendship toward both parties, and in the cause of simple justice.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading THE TRIAL After Mr. Ballard's visit to the jail, he took upon himself to do what he could for the young man, out of sympathy and friendship toward both parties, and in the cause of simple justice.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He told him as much of the case as he thought proper, and then gave him a note to the prisoner, addressing him as Harry King.
Goodbody
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He consulted the only available counsel left him in Leauvite, a young lawyer named Nathan Goodbody, whom he knew but slightly.
Goodbody's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Despite Nathan Goodbody's youth Harry was favorably impressed.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading He told him as much of the case as he thought proper, and then gave him a note to the prisoner, addressing him as Harry King.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE TRIAL After Mr. Ballard's visit to the jail, he took upon himself to do what he could for the young man, out of sympathy and friendship toward both parties, and in the cause of simple justice.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He consulted the only available counsel left him in Leauvite, a young lawyer named Nathan Goodbody, whom he knew but slightly.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE TRIAL After Mr. Ballard's visit to the jail, he took upon himself to do what he could for the young man, out of sympathy and friendship toward both parties, and in the cause of simple justice.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Armed with this letter the young lawyer was soon in close consultation with his new client.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading Despite Nathan Goodbody's youth Harry was favorably impressed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TRIAL After Mr. Ballard's visit to the jail, he took upon himself to do what he could for the young man, out of sympathy and friendship toward both parties, and in the cause of simple justice.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading THE TRIAL After Mr. Ballard's visit to the jail, he took upon himself to do what he could for the young man, out of sympathy and friendship toward both parties, and in the cause of simple justice.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading THE TRIAL After Mr. Ballard's visit to the jail, he took upon himself to do what he could for the young man, out of sympathy and friendship toward both parties, and in the cause of simple justice.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading He told him as much of the case as he thought proper, and then gave him a note to the prisoner, addressing him as Harry King.
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 He consulted the only available counsel left him in Leauvite, a young lawyer named Nathan Goodbody, whom he knew but slightly.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading He consulted the only available counsel left him in Leauvite, a young lawyer named Nathan Goodbody, whom he knew but slightly.
Leauvite
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He consulted the only available counsel left him in Leauvite, a young lawyer named Nathan Goodbody, whom he knew but slightly.
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 He consulted the only available counsel left him in Leauvite, a young lawyer named Nathan Goodbody, whom he knew but slightly.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Armed with this letter the young lawyer was soon in close consultation with his new client.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE TRIAL After Mr. Ballard's visit to the jail, he took upon himself to do what he could for the young man, out of sympathy and friendship toward both parties, and in the cause of simple justice.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE TRIAL After Mr. Ballard's visit to the jail, he took upon himself to do what he could for the young man, out of sympathy and friendship toward both parties, and in the cause of simple justice.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He told him as much of the case as he thought proper, and then gave him a note to the prisoner, addressing him as Harry King.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He consulted the only available counsel left him in Leauvite, a young lawyer named Nathan Goodbody, whom he knew but slightly.
Nathan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He consulted the only available counsel left him in Leauvite, a young lawyer named Nathan Goodbody, whom he knew but slightly.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Armed with this letter the young lawyer was soon in close consultation with his new client.
a brief written record
From this reading He told him as much of the case as he thought proper, and then gave him a note to the prisoner, addressing him as Harry King.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TRIAL After Mr. Ballard's visit to the jail, he took upon himself to do what he could for the young man, out of sympathy and friendship toward both parties, and in the cause of simple justice.
and nothing more
From this reading He consulted the only available counsel left him in Leauvite, a young lawyer named Nathan Goodbody, whom he knew but slightly.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE TRIAL After Mr. Ballard's visit to the jail, he took upon himself to do what he could for the young man, out of sympathy and friendship toward both parties, and in the cause of simple justice.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE TRIAL After Mr. Ballard's visit to the jail, he took upon himself to do what he could for the young man, out of sympathy and friendship toward both parties, and in the cause of simple justice.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading He told him as much of the case as he thought proper, and then gave him a note to the prisoner, addressing him as Harry King.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading He told him as much of the case as he thought proper, and then gave him a note to the prisoner, addressing him as Harry King.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading THE TRIAL After Mr. Ballard's visit to the jail, he took upon himself to do what he could for the young man, out of sympathy and friendship toward both parties, and in the cause of simple justice.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He consulted the only available counsel left him in Leauvite, a young lawyer named Nathan Goodbody, whom he knew but slightly.
in the near future
From this reading Armed with this letter the young lawyer was soon in close consultation with his new client.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading THE TRIAL After Mr. Ballard's visit to the jail, he took upon himself to do what he could for the young man, out of sympathy and friendship toward both parties, and in the cause of simple justice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRIAL After Mr. Ballard's visit to the jail, he took upon himself to do what he could for the young man, out of sympathy and friendship toward both parties, and in the cause of simple justice.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He told him as much of the case as he thought proper, and then gave him a note to the prisoner, addressing him as Harry King.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Armed with this letter the young lawyer was soon in close consultation with his new client.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He told him as much of the case as he thought proper, and then gave him a note to the prisoner, addressing him as Harry King.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TRIAL After Mr. Ballard's visit to the jail, he took upon himself to do what he could for the young man, out of sympathy and friendship toward both parties, and in the cause of simple justice.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He told him as much of the case as he thought proper, and then gave him a note to the prisoner, addressing him as Harry King.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE TRIAL After Mr. Ballard's visit to the jail, he took upon himself to do what he could for the young man, out of sympathy and friendship toward both parties, and in the cause of simple justice.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading THE TRIAL After Mr. Ballard's visit to the jail, he took upon himself to do what he could for the young man, out of sympathy and friendship toward both parties, and in the cause of simple justice.
the act of testing something
From this reading THE TRIAL After Mr. Ballard's visit to the jail, he took upon himself to do what he could for the young man, out of sympathy and friendship toward both parties, and in the cause of simple justice.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE TRIAL After Mr. Ballard's visit to the jail, he took upon himself to do what he could for the young man, out of sympathy and friendship toward both parties, and in the cause of simple justice.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE TRIAL After Mr. Ballard's visit to the jail, he took upon himself to do what he could for the young man, out of sympathy and friendship toward both parties, and in the cause of simple justice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Armed with this letter the young lawyer was soon in close consultation with his new client.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE TRIAL After Mr. Ballard's visit to the jail, he took upon himself to do what he could for the young man, out of sympathy and friendship toward both parties, and in the cause of simple justice.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He consulted the only available counsel left him in Leauvite, a young lawyer named Nathan Goodbody, whom he knew but slightly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Armed with this letter the young lawyer was soon in close consultation with his new client.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE TRIAL After Mr. Ballard's visit to the jail, he took upon himself to do what he could for the young man, out of sympathy and friendship toward both parties, and in the cause of simple justice.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Despite Nathan Goodbody's youth Harry was favorably impressed.
