used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A PECULIAR BRICK" It was Fenton who most nearly voiced the public sorrow at the death of Warrick Raridan.
speak to
From this reading His address at the memorial meeting of the Clarkson Bar Association surprised the community, which knew Fenton only as a corporation lawyer who rarely made speeches, even to juries.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Raridan was a lawyer with an imagination, Fenton said, thus seizing what had been considered a weakness of character and making it count as an element of strength.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fenton put into words the general appraisement of Warry Raridan--his social grace and charm, his wit and variety.
appraisement
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From this reading Fenton put into words the general appraisement of Warry Raridan--his social grace and charm, his wit and variety.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His address at the memorial meeting of the Clarkson Bar Association surprised the community, which knew Fenton only as a corporation lawyer who rarely made speeches, even to juries.
AssociationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading His address at the memorial meeting of the Clarkson Bar Association surprised the community, which knew Fenton only as a corporation lawyer who rarely made speeches, even to juries.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "A PECULIAR BRICK" It was Fenton who most nearly voiced the public sorrow at the death of Warrick Raridan.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading His address at the memorial meeting of the Clarkson Bar Association surprised the community, which knew Fenton only as a corporation lawyer who rarely made speeches, even to juries.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading People who hardly knew that Raridan had been a lawyer were surprised that the leader of the Clarkson bar dwelt upon his instinctive grasp of legal questions, "the thoroughness of his research and the clarity and force with which he presented legal propositions."
BRICKnounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading "A PECULIAR BRICK" It was Fenton who most nearly voiced the public sorrow at the death of Warrick Raridan.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Raridan was a lawyer with an imagination, Fenton said, thus seizing what had been considered a weakness of character and making it count as an element of strength.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Fenton put into words the general appraisement of Warry Raridan--his social grace and charm, his wit and variety.
claritynounUS /ˈklerəti/
free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression
From this reading People who hardly knew that Raridan had been a lawyer were surprised that the leader of the Clarkson bar dwelt upon his instinctive grasp of legal questions, "the thoroughness of his research and the clarity and force with which he presented legal propositions."
Clarkson
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From this reading His address at the memorial meeting of the Clarkson Bar Association surprised the community, which knew Fenton only as a corporation lawyer who rarely made speeches, even to juries.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading His address at the memorial meeting of the Clarkson Bar Association surprised the community, which knew Fenton only as a corporation lawyer who rarely made speeches, even to juries.
carefully weighed
From this reading Raridan was a lawyer with an imagination, Fenton said, thus seizing what had been considered a weakness of character and making it count as an element of strength.
corporationnounUS /ˌkɔːrpərˈeɪʃən/
a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state
From this reading His address at the memorial meeting of the Clarkson Bar Association surprised the community, which knew Fenton only as a corporation lawyer who rarely made speeches, even to juries.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Raridan was a lawyer with an imagination, Fenton said, thus seizing what had been considered a weakness of character and making it count as an element of strength.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading "A PECULIAR BRICK" It was Fenton who most nearly voiced the public sorrow at the death of Warrick Raridan.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading People who hardly knew that Raridan had been a lawyer were surprised that the leader of the Clarkson bar dwelt upon his instinctive grasp of legal questions, "the thoroughness of his research and the clarity and force with which he presented legal propositions."
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading Raridan was a lawyer with an imagination, Fenton said, thus seizing what had been considered a weakness of character and making it count as an element of strength.
divisible by two
From this reading His address at the memorial meeting of the Clarkson Bar Association surprised the community, which knew Fenton only as a corporation lawyer who rarely made speeches, even to juries.
Fenton
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From this reading "A PECULIAR BRICK" It was Fenton who most nearly voiced the public sorrow at the death of Warrick Raridan.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading People who hardly knew that Raridan had been a lawyer were surprised that the leader of the Clarkson bar dwelt upon his instinctive grasp of legal questions, "the thoroughness of his research and the clarity and force with which he presented legal propositions."
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Fenton put into words the general appraisement of Warry Raridan--his social grace and charm, his wit and variety.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Fenton put into words the general appraisement of Warry Raridan--his social grace and charm, his wit and variety.
hold firmly
From this reading People who hardly knew that Raridan had been a lawyer were surprised that the leader of the Clarkson bar dwelt upon his instinctive grasp of legal questions, "the thoroughness of his research and the clarity and force with which he presented legal propositions."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading People who hardly knew that Raridan had been a lawyer were surprised that the leader of the Clarkson bar dwelt upon his instinctive grasp of legal questions, "the thoroughness of his research and the clarity and force with which he presented legal propositions."
only a very short time before
From this reading People who hardly knew that Raridan had been a lawyer were surprised that the leader of the Clarkson bar dwelt upon his instinctive grasp of legal questions, "the thoroughness of his research and the clarity and force with which he presented legal propositions."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading People who hardly knew that Raridan had been a lawyer were surprised that the leader of the Clarkson bar dwelt upon his instinctive grasp of legal questions, "the thoroughness of his research and the clarity and force with which he presented legal propositions."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His address at the memorial meeting of the Clarkson Bar Association surprised the community, which knew Fenton only as a corporation lawyer who rarely made speeches, even to juries.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Raridan was a lawyer with an imagination, Fenton said, thus seizing what had been considered a weakness of character and making it count as an element of strength.
instinctiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/
unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct
From this reading People who hardly knew that Raridan had been a lawyer were surprised that the leader of the Clarkson bar dwelt upon his instinctive grasp of legal questions, "the thoroughness of his research and the clarity and force with which he presented legal propositions."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Fenton put into words the general appraisement of Warry Raridan--his social grace and charm, his wit and variety.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "A PECULIAR BRICK" It was Fenton who most nearly voiced the public sorrow at the death of Warrick Raridan.
juriesnounUS /ˈdʒʊriz/
plural of “jury” — a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
From this reading His address at the memorial meeting of the Clarkson Bar Association surprised the community, which knew Fenton only as a corporation lawyer who rarely made speeches, even to juries.
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 His address at the memorial meeting of the Clarkson Bar Association surprised the community, which knew Fenton only as a corporation lawyer who rarely made speeches, even to juries.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading His address at the memorial meeting of the Clarkson Bar Association surprised the community, which knew Fenton only as a corporation lawyer who rarely made speeches, even to juries.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading People who hardly knew that Raridan had been a lawyer were surprised that the leader of the Clarkson bar dwelt upon his instinctive grasp of legal questions, "the thoroughness of his research and the clarity and force with which he presented legal propositions."
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading People who hardly knew that Raridan had been a lawyer were surprised that the leader of the Clarkson bar dwelt upon his instinctive grasp of legal questions, "the thoroughness of his research and the clarity and force with which he presented legal propositions."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading His address at the memorial meeting of the Clarkson Bar Association surprised the community, which knew Fenton only as a corporation lawyer who rarely made speeches, even to juries.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Raridan was a lawyer with an imagination, Fenton said, thus seizing what had been considered a weakness of character and making it count as an element of strength.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading His address at the memorial meeting of the Clarkson Bar Association surprised the community, which knew Fenton only as a corporation lawyer who rarely made speeches, even to juries.
memorialnounUS /məˈmɔːriəl/
a recognition of meritorious service
From this reading His address at the memorial meeting of the Clarkson Bar Association surprised the community, which knew Fenton only as a corporation lawyer who rarely made speeches, even to juries.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "A PECULIAR BRICK" It was Fenton who most nearly voiced the public sorrow at the death of Warrick Raridan.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "A PECULIAR BRICK" It was Fenton who most nearly voiced the public sorrow at the death of Warrick Raridan.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "A PECULIAR BRICK" It was Fenton who most nearly voiced the public sorrow at the death of Warrick Raridan.
and nothing more
From this reading His address at the memorial meeting of the Clarkson Bar Association surprised the community, which knew Fenton only as a corporation lawyer who rarely made speeches, even to juries.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "A PECULIAR BRICK" It was Fenton who most nearly voiced the public sorrow at the death of Warrick Raridan.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People who hardly knew that Raridan had been a lawyer were surprised that the leader of the Clarkson bar dwelt upon his instinctive grasp of legal questions, "the thoroughness of his research and the clarity and force with which he presented legal propositions."
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading People who hardly knew that Raridan had been a lawyer were surprised that the leader of the Clarkson bar dwelt upon his instinctive grasp of legal questions, "the thoroughness of his research and the clarity and force with which he presented legal propositions."
propositionsnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “proposition” — (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading People who hardly knew that Raridan had been a lawyer were surprised that the leader of the Clarkson bar dwelt upon his instinctive grasp of legal questions, "the thoroughness of his research and the clarity and force with which he presented legal propositions."
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading "A PECULIAR BRICK" It was Fenton who most nearly voiced the public sorrow at the death of Warrick Raridan.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Fenton put into words the general appraisement of Warry Raridan--his social grace and charm, his wit and variety.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading People who hardly knew that Raridan had been a lawyer were surprised that the leader of the Clarkson bar dwelt upon his instinctive grasp of legal questions, "the thoroughness of his research and the clarity and force with which he presented legal propositions."
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading His address at the memorial meeting of the Clarkson Bar Association surprised the community, which knew Fenton only as a corporation lawyer who rarely made speeches, even to juries.
Raridan
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From this reading "A PECULIAR BRICK" It was Fenton who most nearly voiced the public sorrow at the death of Warrick Raridan.
researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading People who hardly knew that Raridan had been a lawyer were surprised that the leader of the Clarkson bar dwelt upon his instinctive grasp of legal questions, "the thoroughness of his research and the clarity and force with which he presented legal propositions."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Raridan was a lawyer with an imagination, Fenton said, thus seizing what had been considered a weakness of character and making it count as an element of strength.
seizingnounUS /ˈsiːzɪŋ/
small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together
From this reading Raridan was a lawyer with an imagination, Fenton said, thus seizing what had been considered a weakness of character and making it count as an element of strength.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Fenton put into words the general appraisement of Warry Raridan--his social grace and charm, his wit and variety.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading "A PECULIAR BRICK" It was Fenton who most nearly voiced the public sorrow at the death of Warrick Raridan.
speechesnounUS /ˈspiːtʃəz/
plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading His address at the memorial meeting of the Clarkson Bar Association surprised the community, which knew Fenton only as a corporation lawyer who rarely made speeches, even to juries.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Raridan was a lawyer with an imagination, Fenton said, thus seizing what had been considered a weakness of character and making it count as an element of strength.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading His address at the memorial meeting of the Clarkson Bar Association surprised the community, which knew Fenton only as a corporation lawyer who rarely made speeches, even to juries.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading People who hardly knew that Raridan had been a lawyer were surprised that the leader of the Clarkson bar dwelt upon his instinctive grasp of legal questions, "the thoroughness of his research and the clarity and force with which he presented legal propositions."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "A PECULIAR BRICK" It was Fenton who most nearly voiced the public sorrow at the death of Warrick Raridan.
thoroughnessnounUS /ˈθɜːroʊnəs/
conscientiousness in performing all aspects of a task
From this reading People who hardly knew that Raridan had been a lawyer were surprised that the leader of the Clarkson bar dwelt upon his instinctive grasp of legal questions, "the thoroughness of his research and the clarity and force with which he presented legal propositions."
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Raridan was a lawyer with an imagination, Fenton said, thus seizing what had been considered a weakness of character and making it count as an element of strength.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His address at the memorial meeting of the Clarkson Bar Association surprised the community, which knew Fenton only as a corporation lawyer who rarely made speeches, even to juries.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading People who hardly knew that Raridan had been a lawyer were surprised that the leader of the Clarkson bar dwelt upon his instinctive grasp of legal questions, "the thoroughness of his research and the clarity and force with which he presented legal propositions."
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading Fenton put into words the general appraisement of Warry Raridan--his social grace and charm, his wit and variety.
voicedadjectiveUS /vɔɪst/
produced with vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading "A PECULIAR BRICK" It was Fenton who most nearly voiced the public sorrow at the death of Warrick Raridan.
Warrick
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From this reading "A PECULIAR BRICK" It was Fenton who most nearly voiced the public sorrow at the death of Warrick Raridan.
Warry
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From this reading Fenton put into words the general appraisement of Warry Raridan--his social grace and charm, his wit and variety.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "A PECULIAR BRICK" It was Fenton who most nearly voiced the public sorrow at the death of Warrick Raridan.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Raridan was a lawyer with an imagination, Fenton said, thus seizing what had been considered a weakness of character and making it count as an element of strength.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading People who hardly knew that Raridan had been a lawyer were surprised that the leader of the Clarkson bar dwelt upon his instinctive grasp of legal questions, "the thoroughness of his research and the clarity and force with which he presented legal propositions."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Raridan was a lawyer with an imagination, Fenton said, thus seizing what had been considered a weakness of character and making it count as an element of strength.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His address at the memorial meeting of the Clarkson Bar Association surprised the community, which knew Fenton only as a corporation lawyer who rarely made speeches, even to juries.
which person or people
From this reading "A PECULIAR BRICK" It was Fenton who most nearly voiced the public sorrow at the death of Warrick Raridan.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Fenton put into words the general appraisement of Warry Raridan--his social grace and charm, his wit and variety.
in the company of; together with
From this reading People who hardly knew that Raridan had been a lawyer were surprised that the leader of the Clarkson bar dwelt upon his instinctive grasp of legal questions, "the thoroughness of his research and the clarity and force with which he presented legal propositions."
the words that are spoken
From this reading Fenton put into words the general appraisement of Warry Raridan--his social grace and charm, his wit and variety.
