used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His income of roughly thirty thousand pounds a year was derived entirely from the masterful way in which he was able to handle facts.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading His income of roughly thirty thousand pounds a year was derived entirely from the masterful way in which he was able to handle facts.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was no one at the bar who could so convincingly distort an honest but awkward fact into carrying an entirely different interpretation from that which any ordinary person (counsel for the prosecution, for instance) would have put upon it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading More, they were meat and drink to him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There was no one at the bar who could so convincingly distort an honest but awkward fact into carrying an entirely different interpretation from that which any ordinary person (counsel for the prosecution, for instance) would have put upon it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sir Charles Wildman, as he had said, cared more for honest facts than for psychological fiddle-faddle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was no one at the bar who could so convincingly distort an honest but awkward fact into carrying an entirely different interpretation from that which any ordinary person (counsel for the prosecution, for instance) would have put upon it.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading There was no one at the bar who could so convincingly distort an honest but awkward fact into carrying an entirely different interpretation from that which any ordinary person (counsel for the prosecution, for instance) would have put upon it.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading There was no one at the bar who could so convincingly distort an honest but awkward fact into carrying an entirely different interpretation from that which any ordinary person (counsel for the prosecution, for instance) would have put upon it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was no one at the bar who could so convincingly distort an honest but awkward fact into carrying an entirely different interpretation from that which any ordinary person (counsel for the prosecution, for instance) would have put upon it.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Sir Charles Wildman, as he had said, cared more for honest facts than for psychological fiddle-faddle.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading There was no one at the bar who could so convincingly distort an honest but awkward fact into carrying an entirely different interpretation from that which any ordinary person (counsel for the prosecution, for instance) would have put upon it.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Sir Charles Wildman, as he had said, cared more for honest facts than for psychological fiddle-faddle.
convincinglyadverbUS /kənˈvɪnsɪŋli/
in a convincing manner
From this reading There was no one at the bar who could so convincingly distort an honest but awkward fact into carrying an entirely different interpretation from that which any ordinary person (counsel for the prosecution, for instance) would have put upon it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There was no one at the bar who could so convincingly distort an honest but awkward fact into carrying an entirely different interpretation from that which any ordinary person (counsel for the prosecution, for instance) would have put upon it.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading There was no one at the bar who could so convincingly distort an honest but awkward fact into carrying an entirely different interpretation from that which any ordinary person (counsel for the prosecution, for instance) would have put upon it.
dearly loved
From this reading Facts were very dear to Sir Charles.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading His income of roughly thirty thousand pounds a year was derived entirely from the masterful way in which he was able to handle facts.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading There was no one at the bar who could so convincingly distort an honest but awkward fact into carrying an entirely different interpretation from that which any ordinary person (counsel for the prosecution, for instance) would have put upon it.
distortverbUS /dɪˈstɔːrt/
make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story
From this reading There was no one at the bar who could so convincingly distort an honest but awkward fact into carrying an entirely different interpretation from that which any ordinary person (counsel for the prosecution, for instance) would have put upon it.
take in liquids
From this reading More, they were meat and drink to him.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading His income of roughly thirty thousand pounds a year was derived entirely from the masterful way in which he was able to handle facts.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading There was no one at the bar who could so convincingly distort an honest but awkward fact into carrying an entirely different interpretation from that which any ordinary person (counsel for the prosecution, for instance) would have put upon it.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Sir Charles Wildman, as he had said, cared more for honest facts than for psychological fiddle-faddle.
fiddle-faddlenoun
trivial nonsense
From this reading Sir Charles Wildman, as he had said, cared more for honest facts than for psychological fiddle-faddle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sir Charles Wildman, as he had said, cared more for honest facts than for psychological fiddle-faddle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His income of roughly thirty thousand pounds a year was derived entirely from the masterful way in which he was able to handle facts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sir Charles Wildman, as he had said, cared more for honest facts than for psychological fiddle-faddle.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading His income of roughly thirty thousand pounds a year was derived entirely from the masterful way in which he was able to handle facts.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There was no one at the bar who could so convincingly distort an honest but awkward fact into carrying an entirely different interpretation from that which any ordinary person (counsel for the prosecution, for instance) would have put upon it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sir Charles Wildman, as he had said, cared more for honest facts than for psychological fiddle-faddle.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading More, they were meat and drink to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His income of roughly thirty thousand pounds a year was derived entirely from the masterful way in which he was able to handle facts.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Sir Charles Wildman, as he had said, cared more for honest facts than for psychological fiddle-faddle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His income of roughly thirty thousand pounds a year was derived entirely from the masterful way in which he was able to handle facts.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading His income of roughly thirty thousand pounds a year was derived entirely from the masterful way in which he was able to handle facts.
an occurrence of something
From this reading There was no one at the bar who could so convincingly distort an honest but awkward fact into carrying an entirely different interpretation from that which any ordinary person (counsel for the prosecution, for instance) would have put upon it.
interpretationnounUS /ˌɪntɜːrprɪˈteɪʃən/
a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
From this reading There was no one at the bar who could so convincingly distort an honest but awkward fact into carrying an entirely different interpretation from that which any ordinary person (counsel for the prosecution, for instance) would have put upon it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading There was no one at the bar who could so convincingly distort an honest but awkward fact into carrying an entirely different interpretation from that which any ordinary person (counsel for the prosecution, for instance) would have put upon it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was no one at the bar who could so convincingly distort an honest but awkward fact into carrying an entirely different interpretation from that which any ordinary person (counsel for the prosecution, for instance) would have put upon it.
masterfuladjectiveUS /ˈmæstərfəl/
having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
From this reading His income of roughly thirty thousand pounds a year was derived entirely from the masterful way in which he was able to handle facts.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading More, they were meat and drink to him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Sir Charles Wildman, as he had said, cared more for honest facts than for psychological fiddle-faddle.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no one at the bar who could so convincingly distort an honest but awkward fact into carrying an entirely different interpretation from that which any ordinary person (counsel for the prosecution, for instance) would have put upon it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His income of roughly thirty thousand pounds a year was derived entirely from the masterful way in which he was able to handle facts.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was no one at the bar who could so convincingly distort an honest but awkward fact into carrying an entirely different interpretation from that which any ordinary person (counsel for the prosecution, for instance) would have put upon it.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading There was no one at the bar who could so convincingly distort an honest but awkward fact into carrying an entirely different interpretation from that which any ordinary person (counsel for the prosecution, for instance) would have put upon it.
a human being
From this reading There was no one at the bar who could so convincingly distort an honest but awkward fact into carrying an entirely different interpretation from that which any ordinary person (counsel for the prosecution, for instance) would have put upon it.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading His income of roughly thirty thousand pounds a year was derived entirely from the masterful way in which he was able to handle facts.
prosecutionnounUS /ˌprɑːsəˈkjuːʃən/
the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
From this reading There was no one at the bar who could so convincingly distort an honest but awkward fact into carrying an entirely different interpretation from that which any ordinary person (counsel for the prosecution, for instance) would have put upon it.
psychologicaladjectiveUS /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
mental or emotional as opposed to physical in nature
From this reading Sir Charles Wildman, as he had said, cared more for honest facts than for psychological fiddle-faddle.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading There was no one at the bar who could so convincingly distort an honest but awkward fact into carrying an entirely different interpretation from that which any ordinary person (counsel for the prosecution, for instance) would have put upon it.
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading His income of roughly thirty thousand pounds a year was derived entirely from the masterful way in which he was able to handle facts.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Sir Charles Wildman, as he had said, cared more for honest facts than for psychological fiddle-faddle.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Charles Wildman, as he had said, cared more for honest facts than for psychological fiddle-faddle.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was no one at the bar who could so convincingly distort an honest but awkward fact into carrying an entirely different interpretation from that which any ordinary person (counsel for the prosecution, for instance) would have put upon it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Sir Charles Wildman, as he had said, cared more for honest facts than for psychological fiddle-faddle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was no one at the bar who could so convincingly distort an honest but awkward fact into carrying an entirely different interpretation from that which any ordinary person (counsel for the prosecution, for instance) would have put upon it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His income of roughly thirty thousand pounds a year was derived entirely from the masterful way in which he was able to handle facts.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no one at the bar who could so convincingly distort an honest but awkward fact into carrying an entirely different interpretation from that which any ordinary person (counsel for the prosecution, for instance) would have put upon it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading More, they were meat and drink to him.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading His income of roughly thirty thousand pounds a year was derived entirely from the masterful way in which he was able to handle facts.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading His income of roughly thirty thousand pounds a year was derived entirely from the masterful way in which he was able to handle facts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Facts were very dear to Sir Charles.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There was no one at the bar who could so convincingly distort an honest but awkward fact into carrying an entirely different interpretation from that which any ordinary person (counsel for the prosecution, for instance) would have put upon it.
precisely as stated
From this reading Facts were very dear to Sir Charles.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His income of roughly thirty thousand pounds a year was derived entirely from the masterful way in which he was able to handle facts.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His income of roughly thirty thousand pounds a year was derived entirely from the masterful way in which he was able to handle facts.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Facts were very dear to Sir Charles.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His income of roughly thirty thousand pounds a year was derived entirely from the masterful way in which he was able to handle facts.
which person or people
From this reading There was no one at the bar who could so convincingly distort an honest but awkward fact into carrying an entirely different interpretation from that which any ordinary person (counsel for the prosecution, for instance) would have put upon it.
Wildman
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From this reading Sir Charles Wildman, as he had said, cared more for honest facts than for psychological fiddle-faddle.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There was no one at the bar who could so convincingly distort an honest but awkward fact into carrying an entirely different interpretation from that which any ordinary person (counsel for the prosecution, for instance) would have put upon it.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading His income of roughly thirty thousand pounds a year was derived entirely from the masterful way in which he was able to handle facts.
