used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The trials of a patent lawyer are usually highly technical tribulations--and among the greatest is the fact that Inventors are only slightly less predictable than their Inventions!
consider or hold as true
From this reading You stand isolated and alone, unable to persuade the Patent Examiners, the Board, the courts, possibly even the inventor, to accept your view of the case.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading You stand isolated and alone, unable to persuade the Patent Examiners, the Board, the courts, possibly even the inventor, to accept your view of the case.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The trials of a patent lawyer are usually highly technical tribulations--and among the greatest is the fact that Inventors are only slightly less predictable than their Inventions!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The trials of a patent lawyer are usually highly technical tribulations--and among the greatest is the fact that Inventors are only slightly less predictable than their Inventions!
any person at all
From this reading Nothing you do or say matches anyone else's thinking, and you begin to wonder what's the matter with everyone."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The trials of a patent lawyer are usually highly technical tribulations--and among the greatest is the fact that Inventors are only slightly less predictable than their Inventions!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the attorney in the case, you never quite see it the same as everybody else.
attorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading As the attorney in the case, you never quite see it the same as everybody else.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Sometimes," said Helix Spardleton, Esquire, "a patent case gets away from you.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Nothing you do or say matches anyone else's thinking, and you begin to wonder what's the matter with everyone."
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading You stand isolated and alone, unable to persuade the Patent Examiners, the Board, the courts, possibly even the inventor, to accept your view of the case.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "Sometimes," said Helix Spardleton, Esquire, "a patent case gets away from you.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading You stand isolated and alone, unable to persuade the Patent Examiners, the Board, the courts, possibly even the inventor, to accept your view of the case.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Nothing you do or say matches anyone else's thinking, and you begin to wonder what's the matter with everyone."
else
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From this reading As the attorney in the case, you never quite see it the same as everybody else.
else's
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From this reading Nothing you do or say matches anyone else's thinking, and you begin to wonder what's the matter with everyone."
EsquirenounUS /ˈeskwaɪr/
(Middle Ages) an attendant and shield bearer to a knight; a candidate for knighthood
From this reading "Sometimes," said Helix Spardleton, Esquire, "a patent case gets away from you.
divisible by two
From this reading You stand isolated and alone, unable to persuade the Patent Examiners, the Board, the courts, possibly even the inventor, to accept your view of the case.
every person
From this reading As the attorney in the case, you never quite see it the same as everybody else.
every person
From this reading Nothing you do or say matches anyone else's thinking, and you begin to wonder what's the matter with everyone."
ExaminersnounUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnərz/
plural of “examiner” — someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications
From this reading You stand isolated and alone, unable to persuade the Patent Examiners, the Board, the courts, possibly even the inventor, to accept your view of the case.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The trials of a patent lawyer are usually highly technical tribulations--and among the greatest is the fact that Inventors are only slightly less predictable than their Inventions!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Sometimes," said Helix Spardleton, Esquire, "a patent case gets away from you.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading "Sometimes," said Helix Spardleton, Esquire, "a patent case gets away from you.
highest in quality
From this reading The trials of a patent lawyer are usually highly technical tribulations--and among the greatest is the fact that Inventors are only slightly less predictable than their Inventions!
HelixnounUS /ˈhiːlɪks/
a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle
From this reading "Sometimes," said Helix Spardleton, Esquire, "a patent case gets away from you.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The trials of a patent lawyer are usually highly technical tribulations--and among the greatest is the fact that Inventors are only slightly less predictable than their Inventions!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the attorney in the case, you never quite see it the same as everybody else.
InventionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃənz/
plural of “invention” — the creation of something in the mind
From this reading The trials of a patent lawyer are usually highly technical tribulations--and among the greatest is the fact that Inventors are only slightly less predictable than their Inventions!
inventornounUS /ˌɪnˈventər/
someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading You stand isolated and alone, unable to persuade the Patent Examiners, the Board, the courts, possibly even the inventor, to accept your view of the case.
InventorsnounUS /ˌɪnˈventərz/
plural of “inventor” — someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading The trials of a patent lawyer are usually highly technical tribulations--and among the greatest is the fact that Inventors are only slightly less predictable than their Inventions!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The trials of a patent lawyer are usually highly technical tribulations--and among the greatest is the fact that Inventors are only slightly less predictable than their Inventions!
isolatedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsəleɪtəd/
not close together in time
From this reading You stand isolated and alone, unable to persuade the Patent Examiners, the Board, the courts, possibly even the inventor, to accept your view of the case.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As the attorney in the case, you never quite see it the same as everybody else.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The trials of a patent lawyer are usually highly technical tribulations--and among the greatest is the fact that Inventors are only slightly less predictable than their Inventions!
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The trials of a patent lawyer are usually highly technical tribulations--and among the greatest is the fact that Inventors are only slightly less predictable than their Inventions!
matchesnounUS /ˈmætʃəz/
plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
From this reading Nothing you do or say matches anyone else's thinking, and you begin to wonder what's the matter with everyone."
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Nothing you do or say matches anyone else's thinking, and you begin to wonder what's the matter with everyone."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading As the attorney in the case, you never quite see it the same as everybody else.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing you do or say matches anyone else's thinking, and you begin to wonder what's the matter with everyone."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The trials of a patent lawyer are usually highly technical tribulations--and among the greatest is the fact that Inventors are only slightly less predictable than their Inventions!
and nothing more
From this reading The trials of a patent lawyer are usually highly technical tribulations--and among the greatest is the fact that Inventors are only slightly less predictable than their Inventions!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Nothing you do or say matches anyone else's thinking, and you begin to wonder what's the matter with everyone."
patentverbUS /ˈpætənt/
obtain a patent for
From this reading The trials of a patent lawyer are usually highly technical tribulations--and among the greatest is the fact that Inventors are only slightly less predictable than their Inventions!
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading You stand isolated and alone, unable to persuade the Patent Examiners, the Board, the courts, possibly even the inventor, to accept your view of the case.
by chance
From this reading You stand isolated and alone, unable to persuade the Patent Examiners, the Board, the courts, possibly even the inventor, to accept your view of the case.
predictableadjectiveUS /prɪˈdɪktəbəl/
capable of being foretold
From this reading The trials of a patent lawyer are usually highly technical tribulations--and among the greatest is the fact that Inventors are only slightly less predictable than their Inventions!
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading As the attorney in the case, you never quite see it the same as everybody else.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Sometimes," said Helix Spardleton, Esquire, "a patent case gets away from you.
Identical; not different.
From this reading As the attorney in the case, you never quite see it the same as everybody else.
express in words
From this reading Nothing you do or say matches anyone else's thinking, and you begin to wonder what's the matter with everyone."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As the attorney in the case, you never quite see it the same as everybody else.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The trials of a patent lawyer are usually highly technical tribulations--and among the greatest is the fact that Inventors are only slightly less predictable than their Inventions!
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading "Sometimes," said Helix Spardleton, Esquire, "a patent case gets away from you.
Spardleton
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From this reading "Sometimes," said Helix Spardleton, Esquire, "a patent case gets away from you.
be standing; be upright
From this reading You stand isolated and alone, unable to persuade the Patent Examiners, the Board, the courts, possibly even the inventor, to accept your view of the case.
technicaladjectiveUS /ˈteknɪkəl/
of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill
From this reading The trials of a patent lawyer are usually highly technical tribulations--and among the greatest is the fact that Inventors are only slightly less predictable than their Inventions!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The trials of a patent lawyer are usually highly technical tribulations--and among the greatest is the fact that Inventors are only slightly less predictable than their Inventions!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The trials of a patent lawyer are usually highly technical tribulations--and among the greatest is the fact that Inventors are only slightly less predictable than their Inventions!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The trials of a patent lawyer are usually highly technical tribulations--and among the greatest is the fact that Inventors are only slightly less predictable than their Inventions!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The trials of a patent lawyer are usually highly technical tribulations--and among the greatest is the fact that Inventors are only slightly less predictable than their Inventions!
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Nothing you do or say matches anyone else's thinking, and you begin to wonder what's the matter with everyone."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You stand isolated and alone, unable to persuade the Patent Examiners, the Board, the courts, possibly even the inventor, to accept your view of the case.
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading The trials of a patent lawyer are usually highly technical tribulations--and among the greatest is the fact that Inventors are only slightly less predictable than their Inventions!
tribulationsnounUS /ˌtrɪbjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “tribulation” — an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
From this reading The trials of a patent lawyer are usually highly technical tribulations--and among the greatest is the fact that Inventors are only slightly less predictable than their Inventions!
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading You stand isolated and alone, unable to persuade the Patent Examiners, the Board, the courts, possibly even the inventor, to accept your view of the case.
under normal conditions
From this reading The trials of a patent lawyer are usually highly technical tribulations--and among the greatest is the fact that Inventors are only slightly less predictable than their Inventions!
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading You stand isolated and alone, unable to persuade the Patent Examiners, the Board, the courts, possibly even the inventor, to accept your view of the case.
what's
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From this reading Nothing you do or say matches anyone else's thinking, and you begin to wonder what's the matter with everyone."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nothing you do or say matches anyone else's thinking, and you begin to wonder what's the matter with everyone."
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Nothing you do or say matches anyone else's thinking, and you begin to wonder what's the matter with everyone."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Sometimes," said Helix Spardleton, Esquire, "a patent case gets away from you.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You stand isolated and alone, unable to persuade the Patent Examiners, the Board, the courts, possibly even the inventor, to accept your view of the case.
