used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The situation continued to look black for Mr. Hildebrand--if anything a little blacker, for neither of the foregoing witnesses appeared to have been guilty of offending a lady to such an extent that her husband had to order him out of the house.
accountantsnounUS /əˈkaʊntənts/
plural of “accountant” — someone who maintains and audits business accounts
From this reading Mr. Drew, Mr. Schoolcraft and Mr. Kauffman were examined and cross-examined, and after them came the first of the expert accountants employed to go over the books.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading He admitted that he “cleaned up more than half a million” on the deal with the insurance company, and that he was the husband of Mr. Stevens' sister.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mr. Drew, Mr. Schoolcraft and Mr. Kauffman were examined and cross-examined, and after them came the first of the expert accountants employed to go over the books.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The situation continued to look black for Mr. Hildebrand--if anything a little blacker, for neither of the foregoing witnesses appeared to have been guilty of offending a lady to such an extent that her husband had to order him out of the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Drew, Mr. Schoolcraft and Mr. Kauffman were examined and cross-examined, and after them came the first of the expert accountants employed to go over the books.
any thing at all
From this reading The situation continued to look black for Mr. Hildebrand--if anything a little blacker, for neither of the foregoing witnesses appeared to have been guilty of offending a lady to such an extent that her husband had to order him out of the house.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The situation continued to look black for Mr. Hildebrand--if anything a little blacker, for neither of the foregoing witnesses appeared to have been guilty of offending a lady to such an extent that her husband had to order him out of the house.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Mr. Drew received considerable unpleasant attention from the defendant's counsel, but he came through pretty comfortably.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The situation continued to look black for Mr. Hildebrand--if anything a little blacker, for neither of the foregoing witnesses appeared to have been guilty of offending a lady to such an extent that her husband had to order him out of the house.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The situation continued to look black for Mr. Hildebrand--if anything a little blacker, for neither of the foregoing witnesses appeared to have been guilty of offending a lady to such an extent that her husband had to order him out of the house.
blackeradjectiveUS /ˈblækər/
comparative of “black” — being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The situation continued to look black for Mr. Hildebrand--if anything a little blacker, for neither of the foregoing witnesses appeared to have been guilty of offending a lady to such an extent that her husband had to order him out of the house.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Mr. Drew, Mr. Schoolcraft and Mr. Kauffman were examined and cross-examined, and after them came the first of the expert accountants employed to go over the books.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Drew received considerable unpleasant attention from the defendant's counsel, but he came through pretty comfortably.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Two days went by.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mr. Drew, Mr. Schoolcraft and Mr. Kauffman were examined and cross-examined, and after them came the first of the expert accountants employed to go over the books.
cleanedverbUS /kliːnd/
past form of “clean” — make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
From this reading He admitted that he “cleaned up more than half a million” on the deal with the insurance company, and that he was the husband of Mr. Stevens' sister.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading Mr. Drew received considerable unpleasant attention from the defendant's counsel, but he came through pretty comfortably.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He admitted that he “cleaned up more than half a million” on the deal with the insurance company, and that he was the husband of Mr. Stevens' sister.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mr. Drew received considerable unpleasant attention from the defendant's counsel, but he came through pretty comfortably.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The situation continued to look black for Mr. Hildebrand--if anything a little blacker, for neither of the foregoing witnesses appeared to have been guilty of offending a lady to such an extent that her husband had to order him out of the house.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading Mr. Drew received considerable unpleasant attention from the defendant's counsel, but he came through pretty comfortably.
cross-examined
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From this reading Mr. Drew, Mr. Schoolcraft and Mr. Kauffman were examined and cross-examined, and after them came the first of the expert accountants employed to go over the books.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Two days went by.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading He admitted that he “cleaned up more than half a million” on the deal with the insurance company, and that he was the husband of Mr. Stevens' sister.
defendant'snounUS /dɪˈfendənts/
possessive form of “defendant” — a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused
From this reading Mr. Drew received considerable unpleasant attention from the defendant's counsel, but he came through pretty comfortably.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Mr. Drew, Mr. Schoolcraft and Mr. Kauffman were examined and cross-examined, and after them came the first of the expert accountants employed to go over the books.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Mr. Drew, Mr. Schoolcraft and Mr. Kauffman were examined and cross-examined, and after them came the first of the expert accountants employed to go over the books.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Mr. Drew, Mr. Schoolcraft and Mr. Kauffman were examined and cross-examined, and after them came the first of the expert accountants employed to go over the books.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Mr. Drew, Mr. Schoolcraft and Mr. Kauffman were examined and cross-examined, and after them came the first of the expert accountants employed to go over the books.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading The situation continued to look black for Mr. Hildebrand--if anything a little blacker, for neither of the foregoing witnesses appeared to have been guilty of offending a lady to such an extent that her husband had to order him out of the house.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Mr. Drew, Mr. Schoolcraft and Mr. Kauffman were examined and cross-examined, and after them came the first of the expert accountants employed to go over the books.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The situation continued to look black for Mr. Hildebrand--if anything a little blacker, for neither of the foregoing witnesses appeared to have been guilty of offending a lady to such an extent that her husband had to order him out of the house.
foregoingadjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡoʊɪŋ/
especially of writing or speech; going before
From this reading The situation continued to look black for Mr. Hildebrand--if anything a little blacker, for neither of the foregoing witnesses appeared to have been guilty of offending a lady to such an extent that her husband had to order him out of the house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Drew received considerable unpleasant attention from the defendant's counsel, but he came through pretty comfortably.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mr. Drew, Mr. Schoolcraft and Mr. Kauffman were examined and cross-examined, and after them came the first of the expert accountants employed to go over the books.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading The situation continued to look black for Mr. Hildebrand--if anything a little blacker, for neither of the foregoing witnesses appeared to have been guilty of offending a lady to such an extent that her husband had to order him out of the house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The situation continued to look black for Mr. Hildebrand--if anything a little blacker, for neither of the foregoing witnesses appeared to have been guilty of offending a lady to such an extent that her husband had to order him out of the house.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He admitted that he “cleaned up more than half a million” on the deal with the insurance company, and that he was the husband of Mr. Stevens' sister.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The situation continued to look black for Mr. Hildebrand--if anything a little blacker, for neither of the foregoing witnesses appeared to have been guilty of offending a lady to such an extent that her husband had to order him out of the house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Drew received considerable unpleasant attention from the defendant's counsel, but he came through pretty comfortably.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The situation continued to look black for Mr. Hildebrand--if anything a little blacker, for neither of the foregoing witnesses appeared to have been guilty of offending a lady to such an extent that her husband had to order him out of the house.
HildebrandnounUS /ˈhɪldɪbrænd/
the Italian pope who fought to establish the supremacy of the pope over the Roman Catholic Church and the supremacy of the church over the state (1020-1085)
From this reading The situation continued to look black for Mr. Hildebrand--if anything a little blacker, for neither of the foregoing witnesses appeared to have been guilty of offending a lady to such an extent that her husband had to order him out of the house.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The situation continued to look black for Mr. Hildebrand--if anything a little blacker, for neither of the foregoing witnesses appeared to have been guilty of offending a lady to such an extent that her husband had to order him out of the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The situation continued to look black for Mr. Hildebrand--if anything a little blacker, for neither of the foregoing witnesses appeared to have been guilty of offending a lady to such an extent that her husband had to order him out of the house.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The situation continued to look black for Mr. Hildebrand--if anything a little blacker, for neither of the foregoing witnesses appeared to have been guilty of offending a lady to such an extent that her husband had to order him out of the house.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The situation continued to look black for Mr. Hildebrand--if anything a little blacker, for neither of the foregoing witnesses appeared to have been guilty of offending a lady to such an extent that her husband had to order him out of the house.
insurancenounUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊrəns/
promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company
From this reading He admitted that he “cleaned up more than half a million” on the deal with the insurance company, and that he was the husband of Mr. Stevens' sister.
Kauffman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Drew, Mr. Schoolcraft and Mr. Kauffman were examined and cross-examined, and after them came the first of the expert accountants employed to go over the books.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The situation continued to look black for Mr. Hildebrand--if anything a little blacker, for neither of the foregoing witnesses appeared to have been guilty of offending a lady to such an extent that her husband had to order him out of the house.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The situation continued to look black for Mr. Hildebrand--if anything a little blacker, for neither of the foregoing witnesses appeared to have been guilty of offending a lady to such an extent that her husband had to order him out of the house.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The situation continued to look black for Mr. Hildebrand--if anything a little blacker, for neither of the foregoing witnesses appeared to have been guilty of offending a lady to such an extent that her husband had to order him out of the house.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading He admitted that he “cleaned up more than half a million” on the deal with the insurance company, and that he was the husband of Mr. Stevens' sister.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He admitted that he “cleaned up more than half a million” on the deal with the insurance company, and that he was the husband of Mr. Stevens' sister.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Drew, Mr. Schoolcraft and Mr. Kauffman were examined and cross-examined, and after them came the first of the expert accountants employed to go over the books.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The situation continued to look black for Mr. Hildebrand--if anything a little blacker, for neither of the foregoing witnesses appeared to have been guilty of offending a lady to such an extent that her husband had to order him out of the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Drew, Mr. Schoolcraft and Mr. Kauffman were examined and cross-examined, and after them came the first of the expert accountants employed to go over the books.
offendingadjectiveUS /əˈfendɪŋ/
offending against or breaking a law or rule
From this reading The situation continued to look black for Mr. Hildebrand--if anything a little blacker, for neither of the foregoing witnesses appeared to have been guilty of offending a lady to such an extent that her husband had to order him out of the house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He admitted that he “cleaned up more than half a million” on the deal with the insurance company, and that he was the husband of Mr. Stevens' sister.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The situation continued to look black for Mr. Hildebrand--if anything a little blacker, for neither of the foregoing witnesses appeared to have been guilty of offending a lady to such an extent that her husband had to order him out of the house.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The situation continued to look black for Mr. Hildebrand--if anything a little blacker, for neither of the foregoing witnesses appeared to have been guilty of offending a lady to such an extent that her husband had to order him out of the house.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mr. Drew, Mr. Schoolcraft and Mr. Kauffman were examined and cross-examined, and after them came the first of the expert accountants employed to go over the books.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Mr. Drew received considerable unpleasant attention from the defendant's counsel, but he came through pretty comfortably.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Mr. Drew received considerable unpleasant attention from the defendant's counsel, but he came through pretty comfortably.
SchoolcraftnounUS /ˈskuːlkræft/
United States geologist and ethnologist and explorer who discovered the source of the Mississippi River (1793-1864)
From this reading Mr. Drew, Mr. Schoolcraft and Mr. Kauffman were examined and cross-examined, and after them came the first of the expert accountants employed to go over the books.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading He admitted that he “cleaned up more than half a million” on the deal with the insurance company, and that he was the husband of Mr. Stevens' sister.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The situation continued to look black for Mr. Hildebrand--if anything a little blacker, for neither of the foregoing witnesses appeared to have been guilty of offending a lady to such an extent that her husband had to order him out of the house.
StevensnounUS /ˈstiːvənz/
United States psychologist and psychophysicist who proposed Stevens' power law to replace Fechner's law (1906-1973)
From this reading He admitted that he “cleaned up more than half a million” on the deal with the insurance company, and that he was the husband of Mr. Stevens' sister.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The situation continued to look black for Mr. Hildebrand--if anything a little blacker, for neither of the foregoing witnesses appeared to have been guilty of offending a lady to such an extent that her husband had to order him out of the house.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He admitted that he “cleaned up more than half a million” on the deal with the insurance company, and that he was the husband of Mr. Stevens' sister.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The situation continued to look black for Mr. Hildebrand--if anything a little blacker, for neither of the foregoing witnesses appeared to have been guilty of offending a lady to such an extent that her husband had to order him out of the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Drew, Mr. Schoolcraft and Mr. Kauffman were examined and cross-examined, and after them came the first of the expert accountants employed to go over the books.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mr. Drew, Mr. Schoolcraft and Mr. Kauffman were examined and cross-examined, and after them came the first of the expert accountants employed to go over the books.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Mr. Drew received considerable unpleasant attention from the defendant's counsel, but he came through pretty comfortably.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Drew, Mr. Schoolcraft and Mr. Kauffman were examined and cross-examined, and after them came the first of the expert accountants employed to go over the books.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two days went by.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading Mr. Drew received considerable unpleasant attention from the defendant's counsel, but he came through pretty comfortably.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He admitted that he “cleaned up more than half a million” on the deal with the insurance company, and that he was the husband of Mr. Stevens' sister.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He admitted that he “cleaned up more than half a million” on the deal with the insurance company, and that he was the husband of Mr. Stevens' sister.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Two days went by.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Drew, Mr. Schoolcraft and Mr. Kauffman were examined and cross-examined, and after them came the first of the expert accountants employed to go over the books.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He admitted that he “cleaned up more than half a million” on the deal with the insurance company, and that he was the husband of Mr. Stevens' sister.
witnessesnounUS /ˈwɪtnəsəz/
plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading The situation continued to look black for Mr. Hildebrand--if anything a little blacker, for neither of the foregoing witnesses appeared to have been guilty of offending a lady to such an extent that her husband had to order him out of the house.
