used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Clever in deducing the unknown from the known, he excelled in collecting facts, and in uniting in a bundle of overwhelming proofs circumstances the most trifling, and in appearance the most insignificant.
abilitiesnounUS /əˈbɪlətiːz/
plural of “ability” — the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Although possessed of qualifications for his office so numerous and valuable, he was tremblingly distrustful of his own abilities and exercised his terrible functions with diffidence and hesitation.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading Thus it was repugnant to his feelings to deceive even an accused person, or to lay snares for him; in fact the mere idea of the possibility of a judicial error terrified him.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although possessed of qualifications for his office so numerous and valuable, he was tremblingly distrustful of his own abilities and exercised his terrible functions with diffidence and hesitation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Thus it was repugnant to his feelings to deceive even an accused person, or to lay snares for him; in fact the mere idea of the possibility of a judicial error terrified him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Clever in deducing the unknown from the known, he excelled in collecting facts, and in uniting in a bundle of overwhelming proofs circumstances the most trifling, and in appearance the most insignificant.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Clever in deducing the unknown from the known, he excelled in collecting facts, and in uniting in a bundle of overwhelming proofs circumstances the most trifling, and in appearance the most insignificant.
audacitynounUS /ɑːˈdæs.ə.t̬i/
A willingness to take bold risks; insolent and daring boldness that defies all authority.
From this reading He wanted audacity to risk those sudden surprises so often resorted to by his colleagues in the pursuit of truth.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Clever in deducing the unknown from the known, he excelled in collecting facts, and in uniting in a bundle of overwhelming proofs circumstances the most trifling, and in appearance the most insignificant.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He wanted audacity to risk those sudden surprises so often resorted to by his colleagues in the pursuit of truth.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Clever in deducing the unknown from the known, he excelled in collecting facts, and in uniting in a bundle of overwhelming proofs circumstances the most trifling, and in appearance the most insignificant.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Clever in deducing the unknown from the known, he excelled in collecting facts, and in uniting in a bundle of overwhelming proofs circumstances the most trifling, and in appearance the most insignificant.
colleaguesnounUS /ˈkɑːliɡz/
plural of “colleague” — an associate that one works with
From this reading He wanted audacity to risk those sudden surprises so often resorted to by his colleagues in the pursuit of truth.
collectingnounUS /kəˈlektɪŋ/
the act of gathering something together
From this reading Clever in deducing the unknown from the known, he excelled in collecting facts, and in uniting in a bundle of overwhelming proofs circumstances the most trifling, and in appearance the most insignificant.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading They said of him in the courts, “He is a trembler.”
deceiveverbUS /dɪˈsiːv/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading Thus it was repugnant to his feelings to deceive even an accused person, or to lay snares for him; in fact the mere idea of the possibility of a judicial error terrified him.
deducing
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From this reading Clever in deducing the unknown from the known, he excelled in collecting facts, and in uniting in a bundle of overwhelming proofs circumstances the most trifling, and in appearance the most insignificant.
diffidencenoun
lack of self-confidence
From this reading Although possessed of qualifications for his office so numerous and valuable, he was tremblingly distrustful of his own abilities and exercised his terrible functions with diffidence and hesitation.
distrustfuladjectiveUS /dɪˈstrʌstfəl/
having or showing distrust
From this reading Although possessed of qualifications for his office so numerous and valuable, he was tremblingly distrustful of his own abilities and exercised his terrible functions with diffidence and hesitation.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Thus it was repugnant to his feelings to deceive even an accused person, or to lay snares for him; in fact the mere idea of the possibility of a judicial error terrified him.
divisible by two
From this reading Thus it was repugnant to his feelings to deceive even an accused person, or to lay snares for him; in fact the mere idea of the possibility of a judicial error terrified him.
excelledverbUS /ɪkˈseld/
inflected form of “excel” — distinguish oneself
From this reading Clever in deducing the unknown from the known, he excelled in collecting facts, and in uniting in a bundle of overwhelming proofs circumstances the most trifling, and in appearance the most insignificant.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading Although possessed of qualifications for his office so numerous and valuable, he was tremblingly distrustful of his own abilities and exercised his terrible functions with diffidence and hesitation.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Thus it was repugnant to his feelings to deceive even an accused person, or to lay snares for him; in fact the mere idea of the possibility of a judicial error terrified him.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Clever in deducing the unknown from the known, he excelled in collecting facts, and in uniting in a bundle of overwhelming proofs circumstances the most trifling, and in appearance the most insignificant.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Thus it was repugnant to his feelings to deceive even an accused person, or to lay snares for him; in fact the mere idea of the possibility of a judicial error terrified him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Although possessed of qualifications for his office so numerous and valuable, he was tremblingly distrustful of his own abilities and exercised his terrible functions with diffidence and hesitation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Clever in deducing the unknown from the known, he excelled in collecting facts, and in uniting in a bundle of overwhelming proofs circumstances the most trifling, and in appearance the most insignificant.
functionsnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃənz/
plural of “function” — (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading Although possessed of qualifications for his office so numerous and valuable, he was tremblingly distrustful of his own abilities and exercised his terrible functions with diffidence and hesitation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Clever in deducing the unknown from the known, he excelled in collecting facts, and in uniting in a bundle of overwhelming proofs circumstances the most trifling, and in appearance the most insignificant.
indecision in speech or action
From this reading Although possessed of qualifications for his office so numerous and valuable, he was tremblingly distrustful of his own abilities and exercised his terrible functions with diffidence and hesitation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thus it was repugnant to his feelings to deceive even an accused person, or to lay snares for him; in fact the mere idea of the possibility of a judicial error terrified him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Although possessed of qualifications for his office so numerous and valuable, he was tremblingly distrustful of his own abilities and exercised his terrible functions with diffidence and hesitation.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Thus it was repugnant to his feelings to deceive even an accused person, or to lay snares for him; in fact the mere idea of the possibility of a judicial error terrified him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Clever in deducing the unknown from the known, he excelled in collecting facts, and in uniting in a bundle of overwhelming proofs circumstances the most trifling, and in appearance the most insignificant.
insignificantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
signifying nothing
From this reading Clever in deducing the unknown from the known, he excelled in collecting facts, and in uniting in a bundle of overwhelming proofs circumstances the most trifling, and in appearance the most insignificant.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They said of him in the courts, “He is a trembler.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thus it was repugnant to his feelings to deceive even an accused person, or to lay snares for him; in fact the mere idea of the possibility of a judicial error terrified him.
judicialadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəl/
decreed by or proceeding from a court of justice
From this reading Thus it was repugnant to his feelings to deceive even an accused person, or to lay snares for him; in fact the mere idea of the possibility of a judicial error terrified him.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Clever in deducing the unknown from the known, he excelled in collecting facts, and in uniting in a bundle of overwhelming proofs circumstances the most trifling, and in appearance the most insignificant.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Thus it was repugnant to his feelings to deceive even an accused person, or to lay snares for him; in fact the mere idea of the possibility of a judicial error terrified him.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Thus it was repugnant to his feelings to deceive even an accused person, or to lay snares for him; in fact the mere idea of the possibility of a judicial error terrified him.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Clever in deducing the unknown from the known, he excelled in collecting facts, and in uniting in a bundle of overwhelming proofs circumstances the most trifling, and in appearance the most insignificant.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Although possessed of qualifications for his office so numerous and valuable, he was tremblingly distrustful of his own abilities and exercised his terrible functions with diffidence and hesitation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Clever in deducing the unknown from the known, he excelled in collecting facts, and in uniting in a bundle of overwhelming proofs circumstances the most trifling, and in appearance the most insignificant.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Although possessed of qualifications for his office so numerous and valuable, he was tremblingly distrustful of his own abilities and exercised his terrible functions with diffidence and hesitation.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He wanted audacity to risk those sudden surprises so often resorted to by his colleagues in the pursuit of truth.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Thus it was repugnant to his feelings to deceive even an accused person, or to lay snares for him; in fact the mere idea of the possibility of a judicial error terrified him.
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading Clever in deducing the unknown from the known, he excelled in collecting facts, and in uniting in a bundle of overwhelming proofs circumstances the most trifling, and in appearance the most insignificant.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Although possessed of qualifications for his office so numerous and valuable, he was tremblingly distrustful of his own abilities and exercised his terrible functions with diffidence and hesitation.
a human being
From this reading Thus it was repugnant to his feelings to deceive even an accused person, or to lay snares for him; in fact the mere idea of the possibility of a judicial error terrified him.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Although possessed of qualifications for his office so numerous and valuable, he was tremblingly distrustful of his own abilities and exercised his terrible functions with diffidence and hesitation.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading Thus it was repugnant to his feelings to deceive even an accused person, or to lay snares for him; in fact the mere idea of the possibility of a judicial error terrified him.
proofsnounUS /pruːfs/
plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading Clever in deducing the unknown from the known, he excelled in collecting facts, and in uniting in a bundle of overwhelming proofs circumstances the most trifling, and in appearance the most insignificant.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading He wanted audacity to risk those sudden surprises so often resorted to by his colleagues in the pursuit of truth.
qualificationsnounUS /ˌkwɑːləfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “qualification” — an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
From this reading Although possessed of qualifications for his office so numerous and valuable, he was tremblingly distrustful of his own abilities and exercised his terrible functions with diffidence and hesitation.
repugnantadjectiveUS /rɪˈpʌɡnənt/
offensive to the mind
From this reading Thus it was repugnant to his feelings to deceive even an accused person, or to lay snares for him; in fact the mere idea of the possibility of a judicial error terrified him.
resortedverbUS /rɪˈzɔːrtɪd/
past form of “resort” — have recourse to
From this reading He wanted audacity to risk those sudden surprises so often resorted to by his colleagues in the pursuit of truth.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading He wanted audacity to risk those sudden surprises so often resorted to by his colleagues in the pursuit of truth.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading They said of him in the courts, “He is a trembler.”
snaresnounUS /snerz/
plural of “snare” — something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares
From this reading Thus it was repugnant to his feelings to deceive even an accused person, or to lay snares for him; in fact the mere idea of the possibility of a judicial error terrified him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Although possessed of qualifications for his office so numerous and valuable, he was tremblingly distrustful of his own abilities and exercised his terrible functions with diffidence and hesitation.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading He wanted audacity to risk those sudden surprises so often resorted to by his colleagues in the pursuit of truth.
surprisesnounUS /sərˈpraɪzɪz/
plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading He wanted audacity to risk those sudden surprises so often resorted to by his colleagues in the pursuit of truth.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Although possessed of qualifications for his office so numerous and valuable, he was tremblingly distrustful of his own abilities and exercised his terrible functions with diffidence and hesitation.
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading Thus it was repugnant to his feelings to deceive even an accused person, or to lay snares for him; in fact the mere idea of the possibility of a judicial error terrified him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Clever in deducing the unknown from the known, he excelled in collecting facts, and in uniting in a bundle of overwhelming proofs circumstances the most trifling, and in appearance the most insignificant.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They said of him in the courts, “He is a trembler.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He wanted audacity to risk those sudden surprises so often resorted to by his colleagues in the pursuit of truth.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus it was repugnant to his feelings to deceive even an accused person, or to lay snares for him; in fact the mere idea of the possibility of a judicial error terrified him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He wanted audacity to risk those sudden surprises so often resorted to by his colleagues in the pursuit of truth.
tremblernoun
one who quakes and trembles with (or as with) fear
From this reading They said of him in the courts, “He is a trembler.”
tremblingly
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From this reading Although possessed of qualifications for his office so numerous and valuable, he was tremblingly distrustful of his own abilities and exercised his terrible functions with diffidence and hesitation.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading Clever in deducing the unknown from the known, he excelled in collecting facts, and in uniting in a bundle of overwhelming proofs circumstances the most trifling, and in appearance the most insignificant.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading He wanted audacity to risk those sudden surprises so often resorted to by his colleagues in the pursuit of truth.
unitingnounUS /juːˈnaɪtɪŋ/
the combination of two or more commercial companies
From this reading Clever in deducing the unknown from the known, he excelled in collecting facts, and in uniting in a bundle of overwhelming proofs circumstances the most trifling, and in appearance the most insignificant.
not known
From this reading Clever in deducing the unknown from the known, he excelled in collecting facts, and in uniting in a bundle of overwhelming proofs circumstances the most trifling, and in appearance the most insignificant.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading Although possessed of qualifications for his office so numerous and valuable, he was tremblingly distrustful of his own abilities and exercised his terrible functions with diffidence and hesitation.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He wanted audacity to risk those sudden surprises so often resorted to by his colleagues in the pursuit of truth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although possessed of qualifications for his office so numerous and valuable, he was tremblingly distrustful of his own abilities and exercised his terrible functions with diffidence and hesitation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Although possessed of qualifications for his office so numerous and valuable, he was tremblingly distrustful of his own abilities and exercised his terrible functions with diffidence and hesitation.
