used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This right young Pollard rose to exercise, and, as is often the case with beginners at the Bar, he did much better as a speaker than he had done as an examiner.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This right young Pollard rose to exercise, and, as is often the case with beginners at the Bar, he did much better as a speaker than he had done as an examiner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This right young Pollard rose to exercise, and, as is often the case with beginners at the Bar, he did much better as a speaker than he had done as an examiner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This right young Pollard rose to exercise, and, as is often the case with beginners at the Bar, he did much better as a speaker than he had done as an examiner.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading The other case in which he had been engaged had come to an end shortly before this, but Prescott had purposely lingered outside, so as to avoid the duty of replying, which would have been assigned to him had he returned in time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This right young Pollard rose to exercise, and, as is often the case with beginners at the Bar, he did much better as a speaker than he had done as an examiner.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading The other case in which he had been engaged had come to an end shortly before this, but Prescott had purposely lingered outside, so as to avoid the duty of replying, which would have been assigned to him had he returned in time.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading This right young Pollard rose to exercise, and, as is often the case with beginners at the Bar, he did much better as a speaker than he had done as an examiner.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The other case in which he had been engaged had come to an end shortly before this, but Prescott had purposely lingered outside, so as to avoid the duty of replying, which would have been assigned to him had he returned in time.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The other case in which he had been engaged had come to an end shortly before this, but Prescott had purposely lingered outside, so as to avoid the duty of replying, which would have been assigned to him had he returned in time.
beginnersnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnərz/
plural of “beginner” — someone new to a field or activity
From this reading This right young Pollard rose to exercise, and, as is often the case with beginners at the Bar, he did much better as a speaker than he had done as an examiner.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading When evidence is called on behalf of the prisoner, counsel for the prosecution enjoys the right of reply.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading This right young Pollard rose to exercise, and, as is often the case with beginners at the Bar, he did much better as a speaker than he had done as an examiner.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The other case in which he had been engaged had come to an end shortly before this, but Prescott had purposely lingered outside, so as to avoid the duty of replying, which would have been assigned to him had he returned in time.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When evidence is called on behalf of the prisoner, counsel for the prosecution enjoys the right of reply.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As soon as he was fairly on his feet, his leader came into court and took his seat.
an occurrence of something
From this reading This right young Pollard rose to exercise, and, as is often the case with beginners at the Bar, he did much better as a speaker than he had done as an examiner.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The other case in which he had been engaged had come to an end shortly before this, but Prescott had purposely lingered outside, so as to avoid the duty of replying, which would have been assigned to him had he returned in time.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading When evidence is called on behalf of the prisoner, counsel for the prosecution enjoys the right of reply.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading As soon as he was fairly on his feet, his leader came into court and took his seat.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This right young Pollard rose to exercise, and, as is often the case with beginners at the Bar, he did much better as a speaker than he had done as an examiner.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading This right young Pollard rose to exercise, and, as is often the case with beginners at the Bar, he did much better as a speaker than he had done as an examiner.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The other case in which he had been engaged had come to an end shortly before this, but Prescott had purposely lingered outside, so as to avoid the duty of replying, which would have been assigned to him had he returned in time.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The other case in which he had been engaged had come to an end shortly before this, but Prescott had purposely lingered outside, so as to avoid the duty of replying, which would have been assigned to him had he returned in time.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The other case in which he had been engaged had come to an end shortly before this, but Prescott had purposely lingered outside, so as to avoid the duty of replying, which would have been assigned to him had he returned in time.
enjoysverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪz/
third-person singular of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading When evidence is called on behalf of the prisoner, counsel for the prosecution enjoys the right of reply.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading When evidence is called on behalf of the prisoner, counsel for the prosecution enjoys the right of reply.
examinernounUS /ɪɡˈzæmənər/
someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications
From this reading This right young Pollard rose to exercise, and, as is often the case with beginners at the Bar, he did much better as a speaker than he had done as an examiner.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading This right young Pollard rose to exercise, and, as is often the case with beginners at the Bar, he did much better as a speaker than he had done as an examiner.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading As soon as he was fairly on his feet, his leader came into court and took his seat.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading As soon as he was fairly on his feet, his leader came into court and took his seat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When evidence is called on behalf of the prisoner, counsel for the prosecution enjoys the right of reply.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This right young Pollard rose to exercise, and, as is often the case with beginners at the Bar, he did much better as a speaker than he had done as an examiner.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The other case in which he had been engaged had come to an end shortly before this, but Prescott had purposely lingered outside, so as to avoid the duty of replying, which would have been assigned to him had he returned in time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This right young Pollard rose to exercise, and, as is often the case with beginners at the Bar, he did much better as a speaker than he had done as an examiner.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The other case in which he had been engaged had come to an end shortly before this, but Prescott had purposely lingered outside, so as to avoid the duty of replying, which would have been assigned to him had he returned in time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as he was fairly on his feet, his leader came into court and took his seat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The other case in which he had been engaged had come to an end shortly before this, but Prescott had purposely lingered outside, so as to avoid the duty of replying, which would have been assigned to him had he returned in time.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As soon as he was fairly on his feet, his leader came into court and took his seat.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When evidence is called on behalf of the prisoner, counsel for the prosecution enjoys the right of reply.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading THE JUDGE.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading As soon as he was fairly on his feet, his leader came into court and took his seat.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading The other case in which he had been engaged had come to an end shortly before this, but Prescott had purposely lingered outside, so as to avoid the duty of replying, which would have been assigned to him had he returned in time.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This right young Pollard rose to exercise, and, as is often the case with beginners at the Bar, he did much better as a speaker than he had done as an examiner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When evidence is called on behalf of the prisoner, counsel for the prosecution enjoys the right of reply.
many times at short intervals
From this reading This right young Pollard rose to exercise, and, as is often the case with beginners at the Bar, he did much better as a speaker than he had done as an examiner.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When evidence is called on behalf of the prisoner, counsel for the prosecution enjoys the right of reply.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other case in which he had been engaged had come to an end shortly before this, but Prescott had purposely lingered outside, so as to avoid the duty of replying, which would have been assigned to him had he returned in time.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The other case in which he had been engaged had come to an end shortly before this, but Prescott had purposely lingered outside, so as to avoid the duty of replying, which would have been assigned to him had he returned in time.
PollardnounUS /ˈpɑːlərd/
a tree with limbs cut back to promote a more bushy growth of foliage
From this reading This right young Pollard rose to exercise, and, as is often the case with beginners at the Bar, he did much better as a speaker than he had done as an examiner.
PrescottnounUS /ˈpreskɑːt/
a town in central Arizona
From this reading The other case in which he had been engaged had come to an end shortly before this, but Prescott had purposely lingered outside, so as to avoid the duty of replying, which would have been assigned to him had he returned in time.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading When evidence is called on behalf of the prisoner, counsel for the prosecution enjoys the right of reply.
prosecutionnounUS /ˌprɑːsəˈkjuːʃən/
the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
From this reading When evidence is called on behalf of the prisoner, counsel for the prosecution enjoys the right of reply.
purposelyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrpəsli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading The other case in which he had been engaged had come to an end shortly before this, but Prescott had purposely lingered outside, so as to avoid the duty of replying, which would have been assigned to him had he returned in time.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading When evidence is called on behalf of the prisoner, counsel for the prosecution enjoys the right of reply.
replyingverbUS /rɪˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading The other case in which he had been engaged had come to an end shortly before this, but Prescott had purposely lingered outside, so as to avoid the duty of replying, which would have been assigned to him had he returned in time.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The other case in which he had been engaged had come to an end shortly before this, but Prescott had purposely lingered outside, so as to avoid the duty of replying, which would have been assigned to him had he returned in time.
precisely, exactly
From this reading When evidence is called on behalf of the prisoner, counsel for the prosecution enjoys the right of reply.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading This right young Pollard rose to exercise, and, as is often the case with beginners at the Bar, he did much better as a speaker than he had done as an examiner.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading As soon as he was fairly on his feet, his leader came into court and took his seat.
for a short time
From this reading The other case in which he had been engaged had come to an end shortly before this, but Prescott had purposely lingered outside, so as to avoid the duty of replying, which would have been assigned to him had he returned in time.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The other case in which he had been engaged had come to an end shortly before this, but Prescott had purposely lingered outside, so as to avoid the duty of replying, which would have been assigned to him had he returned in time.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as he was fairly on his feet, his leader came into court and took his seat.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading This right young Pollard rose to exercise, and, as is often the case with beginners at the Bar, he did much better as a speaker than he had done as an examiner.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This right young Pollard rose to exercise, and, as is often the case with beginners at the Bar, he did much better as a speaker than he had done as an examiner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE JUDGE.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This right young Pollard rose to exercise, and, as is often the case with beginners at the Bar, he did much better as a speaker than he had done as an examiner.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The other case in which he had been engaged had come to an end shortly before this, but Prescott had purposely lingered outside, so as to avoid the duty of replying, which would have been assigned to him had he returned in time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This right young Pollard rose to exercise, and, as is often the case with beginners at the Bar, he did much better as a speaker than he had done as an examiner.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading As soon as he was fairly on his feet, his leader came into court and took his seat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As soon as he was fairly on his feet, his leader came into court and took his seat.
at the time that
From this reading When evidence is called on behalf of the prisoner, counsel for the prosecution enjoys the right of reply.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The other case in which he had been engaged had come to an end shortly before this, but Prescott had purposely lingered outside, so as to avoid the duty of replying, which would have been assigned to him had he returned in time.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This right young Pollard rose to exercise, and, as is often the case with beginners at the Bar, he did much better as a speaker than he had done as an examiner.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The other case in which he had been engaged had come to an end shortly before this, but Prescott had purposely lingered outside, so as to avoid the duty of replying, which would have been assigned to him had he returned in time.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading This right young Pollard rose to exercise, and, as is often the case with beginners at the Bar, he did much better as a speaker than he had done as an examiner.
