advocateverbUS /ˈædvəkət/
push for something
From this reading Mr. Pascoe was assured that he was the leading attraction at the trial of Ambrose Doane, and that the humming crowd which filled every corner of the court-room had come for the express purpose of hearing him, the famous advocate from the East, sum up for the crown.
AmbrosenounUS /ˈæmbroʊz/
(Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan
From this reading Mr. Pascoe was assured that he was the leading attraction at the trial of Ambrose Doane, and that the humming crowd which filled every corner of the court-room had come for the express purpose of hearing him, the famous advocate from the East, sum up for the crown.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Wilfred Pascoe, K.C., arose and cleared his throat musically.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Mr. Wilfred Pascoe, K.C., arose and cleared his throat musically.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Mr. Pascoe was assured that he was the leading attraction at the trial of Ambrose Doane, and that the humming crowd which filled every corner of the court-room had come for the express purpose of hearing him, the famous advocate from the East, sum up for the crown.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Pascoe was assured that he was the leading attraction at the trial of Ambrose Doane, and that the humming crowd which filled every corner of the court-room had come for the express purpose of hearing him, the famous advocate from the East, sum up for the crown.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading Mr. Pascoe was assured that he was the leading attraction at the trial of Ambrose Doane, and that the humming crowd which filled every corner of the court-room had come for the express purpose of hearing him, the famous advocate from the East, sum up for the crown.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading Mr. Wilfred Pascoe, K.C., arose and cleared his throat musically.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Indeed, in his opinion, there was no one else in the case.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading Mr. Wilfred Pascoe, K.C., arose and cleared his throat musically.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mr. Pascoe was assured that he was the leading attraction at the trial of Ambrose Doane, and that the humming crowd which filled every corner of the court-room had come for the express purpose of hearing him, the famous advocate from the East, sum up for the crown.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Mr. Pascoe was assured that he was the leading attraction at the trial of Ambrose Doane, and that the humming crowd which filled every corner of the court-room had come for the express purpose of hearing him, the famous advocate from the East, sum up for the crown.
court-room
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From this reading Mr. Pascoe was assured that he was the leading attraction at the trial of Ambrose Doane, and that the humming crowd which filled every corner of the court-room had come for the express purpose of hearing him, the famous advocate from the East, sum up for the crown.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Mr. Pascoe was assured that he was the leading attraction at the trial of Ambrose Doane, and that the humming crowd which filled every corner of the court-room had come for the express purpose of hearing him, the famous advocate from the East, sum up for the crown.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading Mr. Pascoe was assured that he was the leading attraction at the trial of Ambrose Doane, and that the humming crowd which filled every corner of the court-room had come for the express purpose of hearing him, the famous advocate from the East, sum up for the crown.
Doane
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From this reading Mr. Pascoe was assured that he was the leading attraction at the trial of Ambrose Doane, and that the humming crowd which filled every corner of the court-room had come for the express purpose of hearing him, the famous advocate from the East, sum up for the crown.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading He drew out his handkerchief, polished his glasses, returned the handkerchief, and paused suggestively.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Mr. Pascoe was assured that he was the leading attraction at the trial of Ambrose Doane, and that the humming crowd which filled every corner of the court-room had come for the express purpose of hearing him, the famous advocate from the East, sum up for the crown.
else
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From this reading Indeed, in his opinion, there was no one else in the case.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Mr. Pascoe was assured that he was the leading attraction at the trial of Ambrose Doane, and that the humming crowd which filled every corner of the court-room had come for the express purpose of hearing him, the famous advocate from the East, sum up for the crown.
give expression to
From this reading Mr. Pascoe was assured that he was the leading attraction at the trial of Ambrose Doane, and that the humming crowd which filled every corner of the court-room had come for the express purpose of hearing him, the famous advocate from the East, sum up for the crown.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Mr. Pascoe was assured that he was the leading attraction at the trial of Ambrose Doane, and that the humming crowd which filled every corner of the court-room had come for the express purpose of hearing him, the famous advocate from the East, sum up for the crown.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Mr. Pascoe was assured that he was the leading attraction at the trial of Ambrose Doane, and that the humming crowd which filled every corner of the court-room had come for the express purpose of hearing him, the famous advocate from the East, sum up for the crown.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Pascoe was assured that he was the leading attraction at the trial of Ambrose Doane, and that the humming crowd which filled every corner of the court-room had come for the express purpose of hearing him, the famous advocate from the East, sum up for the crown.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Pascoe was assured that he was the leading attraction at the trial of Ambrose Doane, and that the humming crowd which filled every corner of the court-room had come for the express purpose of hearing him, the famous advocate from the East, sum up for the crown.
glassesnounUS /ˈɡlæsəz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading He drew out his handkerchief, polished his glasses, returned the handkerchief, and paused suggestively.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Pascoe was assured that he was the leading attraction at the trial of Ambrose Doane, and that the humming crowd which filled every corner of the court-room had come for the express purpose of hearing him, the famous advocate from the East, sum up for the crown.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading He drew out his handkerchief, polished his glasses, returned the handkerchief, and paused suggestively.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He drew out his handkerchief, polished his glasses, returned the handkerchief, and paused suggestively.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Mr. Pascoe was assured that he was the leading attraction at the trial of Ambrose Doane, and that the humming crowd which filled every corner of the court-room had come for the express purpose of hearing him, the famous advocate from the East, sum up for the crown.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Pascoe was assured that he was the leading attraction at the trial of Ambrose Doane, and that the humming crowd which filled every corner of the court-room had come for the express purpose of hearing him, the famous advocate from the East, sum up for the crown.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Wilfred Pascoe, K.C., arose and cleared his throat musically.
hummingnounUS /ˈhʌmɪŋ/
a humming noise
From this reading Mr. Pascoe was assured that he was the leading attraction at the trial of Ambrose Doane, and that the humming crowd which filled every corner of the court-room had come for the express purpose of hearing him, the famous advocate from the East, sum up for the crown.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Indeed, in his opinion, there was no one else in the case.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, in his opinion, there was no one else in the case.
KnounUS /keɪ/
the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Mr. Wilfred Pascoe, K.C., arose and cleared his throat musically.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Mr. Pascoe was assured that he was the leading attraction at the trial of Ambrose Doane, and that the humming crowd which filled every corner of the court-room had come for the express purpose of hearing him, the famous advocate from the East, sum up for the crown.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Wilfred Pascoe, K.C., arose and cleared his throat musically.
musicallyadverbUS /ˈmjuːzɪkli/
in a musical manner
From this reading Mr. Wilfred Pascoe, K.C., arose and cleared his throat musically.
not any; not one
From this reading Indeed, in his opinion, there was no one else in the case.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Pascoe was assured that he was the leading attraction at the trial of Ambrose Doane, and that the humming crowd which filled every corner of the court-room had come for the express purpose of hearing him, the famous advocate from the East, sum up for the crown.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Indeed, in his opinion, there was no one else in the case.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Indeed, in his opinion, there was no one else in the case.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He drew out his handkerchief, polished his glasses, returned the handkerchief, and paused suggestively.
Pascoe
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From this reading Mr. Wilfred Pascoe, K.C., arose and cleared his throat musically.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading He drew out his handkerchief, polished his glasses, returned the handkerchief, and paused suggestively.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading He drew out his handkerchief, polished his glasses, returned the handkerchief, and paused suggestively.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Mr. Pascoe was assured that he was the leading attraction at the trial of Ambrose Doane, and that the humming crowd which filled every corner of the court-room had come for the express purpose of hearing him, the famous advocate from the East, sum up for the crown.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He drew out his handkerchief, polished his glasses, returned the handkerchief, and paused suggestively.
suggestivelyadverb
in a suggestive manner
From this reading He drew out his handkerchief, polished his glasses, returned the handkerchief, and paused suggestively.
a quantity of money
From this reading Mr. Pascoe was assured that he was the leading attraction at the trial of Ambrose Doane, and that the humming crowd which filled every corner of the court-room had come for the express purpose of hearing him, the famous advocate from the East, sum up for the crown.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Pascoe was assured that he was the leading attraction at the trial of Ambrose Doane, and that the humming crowd which filled every corner of the court-room had come for the express purpose of hearing him, the famous advocate from the East, sum up for the crown.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRIAL.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Indeed, in his opinion, there was no one else in the case.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Mr. Wilfred Pascoe, K.C., arose and cleared his throat musically.
the act of testing something
From this reading THE TRIAL.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mr. Pascoe was assured that he was the leading attraction at the trial of Ambrose Doane, and that the humming crowd which filled every corner of the court-room had come for the express purpose of hearing him, the famous advocate from the East, sum up for the crown.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Pascoe was assured that he was the leading attraction at the trial of Ambrose Doane, and that the humming crowd which filled every corner of the court-room had come for the express purpose of hearing him, the famous advocate from the East, sum up for the crown.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Pascoe was assured that he was the leading attraction at the trial of Ambrose Doane, and that the humming crowd which filled every corner of the court-room had come for the express purpose of hearing him, the famous advocate from the East, sum up for the crown.
Wilfred
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From this reading Mr. Wilfred Pascoe, K.C., arose and cleared his throat musically.
