used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “How’s a self-respecting lawyer going to earn a fee out of that?
AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading Meditation furrowed the brow of Lawyer Adam Bain.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Customarily an easy-minded participant in the placid affairs of his community, he had been shaken out of his rut by the case in which Kent had enlisted him, and in which he had, thus far, found opportunity for little more than thought.
amendedadjectiveUS /əˈmendɪd/
of legislation
From this reading “Public opinion vs. Sedgwick,” he amended.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Customarily an easy-minded participant in the placid affairs of his community, he had been shaken out of his rut by the case in which Kent had enlisted him, and in which he had, thus far, found opportunity for little more than thought.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Customarily an easy-minded participant in the placid affairs of his community, he had been shaken out of his rut by the case in which Kent had enlisted him, and in which he had, thus far, found opportunity for little more than thought.
Bain
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From this reading Meditation furrowed the brow of Lawyer Adam Bain.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Customarily an easy-minded participant in the placid affairs of his community, he had been shaken out of his rut by the case in which Kent had enlisted him, and in which he had, thus far, found opportunity for little more than thought.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Meditation furrowed the brow of Lawyer Adam Bain.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Customarily an easy-minded participant in the placid affairs of his community, he had been shaken out of his rut by the case in which Kent had enlisted him, and in which he had, thus far, found opportunity for little more than thought.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Customarily an easy-minded participant in the placid affairs of his community, he had been shaken out of his rut by the case in which Kent had enlisted him, and in which he had, thus far, found opportunity for little more than thought.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading Customarily an easy-minded participant in the placid affairs of his community, he had been shaken out of his rut by the case in which Kent had enlisted him, and in which he had, thus far, found opportunity for little more than thought.
CustomarilyadverbUS /ˌkʌstəˈmerəli/
by custom; according to common practice
From this reading Customarily an easy-minded participant in the placid affairs of his community, he had been shaken out of his rut by the case in which Kent had enlisted him, and in which he had, thus far, found opportunity for little more than thought.
earnverbUS /ɜːrn/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading “How’s a self-respecting lawyer going to earn a fee out of that?
easy-minded
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From this reading Customarily an easy-minded participant in the placid affairs of his community, he had been shaken out of his rut by the case in which Kent had enlisted him, and in which he had, thus far, found opportunity for little more than thought.
enlistedverbUS /ˌenˈlɪstɪd/
past form of “enlist” — join the military
From this reading Customarily an easy-minded participant in the placid affairs of his community, he had been shaken out of his rut by the case in which Kent had enlisted him, and in which he had, thus far, found opportunity for little more than thought.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Customarily an easy-minded participant in the placid affairs of his community, he had been shaken out of his rut by the case in which Kent had enlisted him, and in which he had, thus far, found opportunity for little more than thought.
feenounUS /fiː/
a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
From this reading “How’s a self-respecting lawyer going to earn a fee out of that?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Customarily an easy-minded participant in the placid affairs of his community, he had been shaken out of his rut by the case in which Kent had enlisted him, and in which he had, thus far, found opportunity for little more than thought.
set up or found
From this reading Customarily an easy-minded participant in the placid affairs of his community, he had been shaken out of his rut by the case in which Kent had enlisted him, and in which he had, thus far, found opportunity for little more than thought.
furrowedadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːroʊd/
having long narrow shallow depressions (as grooves or wrinkles) in the surface
From this reading Meditation furrowed the brow of Lawyer Adam Bain.
the act of departing
From this reading “How’s a self-respecting lawyer going to earn a fee out of that?
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading “Nobody vs. Sedgwick,” grumbled he.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Customarily an easy-minded participant in the placid affairs of his community, he had been shaken out of his rut by the case in which Kent had enlisted him, and in which he had, thus far, found opportunity for little more than thought.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Customarily an easy-minded participant in the placid affairs of his community, he had been shaken out of his rut by the case in which Kent had enlisted him, and in which he had, thus far, found opportunity for little more than thought.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Customarily an easy-minded participant in the placid affairs of his community, he had been shaken out of his rut by the case in which Kent had enlisted him, and in which he had, thus far, found opportunity for little more than thought.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Customarily an easy-minded participant in the placid affairs of his community, he had been shaken out of his rut by the case in which Kent had enlisted him, and in which he had, thus far, found opportunity for little more than thought.
How's
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From this reading “How’s a self-respecting lawyer going to earn a fee out of that?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Customarily an easy-minded participant in the placid affairs of his community, he had been shaken out of his rut by the case in which Kent had enlisted him, and in which he had, thus far, found opportunity for little more than thought.
KentnounUS /kent/
a county in southeastern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom, it was the first to be colonized by the Romans
From this reading Customarily an easy-minded participant in the placid affairs of his community, he had been shaken out of his rut by the case in which Kent had enlisted him, and in which he had, thus far, found opportunity for little more than thought.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Meditation furrowed the brow of Lawyer Adam Bain.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Customarily an easy-minded participant in the placid affairs of his community, he had been shaken out of his rut by the case in which Kent had enlisted him, and in which he had, thus far, found opportunity for little more than thought.
MeditationnounUS /ˌmedəˈteɪʃən/
continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
From this reading Meditation furrowed the brow of Lawyer Adam Bain.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Customarily an easy-minded participant in the placid affairs of his community, he had been shaken out of his rut by the case in which Kent had enlisted him, and in which he had, thus far, found opportunity for little more than thought.
no person; not anyone
From this reading “Nobody vs. Sedgwick,” grumbled he.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Meditation furrowed the brow of Lawyer Adam Bain.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading “Public opinion vs. Sedgwick,” he amended.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Customarily an easy-minded participant in the placid affairs of his community, he had been shaken out of his rut by the case in which Kent had enlisted him, and in which he had, thus far, found opportunity for little more than thought.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Customarily an easy-minded participant in the placid affairs of his community, he had been shaken out of his rut by the case in which Kent had enlisted him, and in which he had, thus far, found opportunity for little more than thought.
participantnounUS /pɑːrˈtɪsəpənt/
someone who takes part in an activity
From this reading Customarily an easy-minded participant in the placid affairs of his community, he had been shaken out of his rut by the case in which Kent had enlisted him, and in which he had, thus far, found opportunity for little more than thought.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading Customarily an easy-minded participant in the placid affairs of his community, he had been shaken out of his rut by the case in which Kent had enlisted him, and in which he had, thus far, found opportunity for little more than thought.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading “Public opinion vs. Sedgwick,” he amended.
rutnounUS /rʌt/
a groove or furrow (especially one in soft earth caused by wheels)
From this reading Customarily an easy-minded participant in the placid affairs of his community, he had been shaken out of his rut by the case in which Kent had enlisted him, and in which he had, thus far, found opportunity for little more than thought.
Sedgwick
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From this reading “Nobody vs. Sedgwick,” grumbled he.
self-respectingadjectiveUS /ˌselfrɪˈspektɪŋ/
having or showing self-esteem
From this reading “How’s a self-respecting lawyer going to earn a fee out of that?
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading Customarily an easy-minded participant in the placid affairs of his community, he had been shaken out of his rut by the case in which Kent had enlisted him, and in which he had, thus far, found opportunity for little more than thought.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Customarily an easy-minded participant in the placid affairs of his community, he had been shaken out of his rut by the case in which Kent had enlisted him, and in which he had, thus far, found opportunity for little more than thought.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “How’s a self-respecting lawyer going to earn a fee out of that?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Meditation furrowed the brow of Lawyer Adam Bain.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Customarily an easy-minded participant in the placid affairs of his community, he had been shaken out of his rut by the case in which Kent had enlisted him, and in which he had, thus far, found opportunity for little more than thought.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Customarily an easy-minded participant in the placid affairs of his community, he had been shaken out of his rut by the case in which Kent had enlisted him, and in which he had, thus far, found opportunity for little more than thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “How’s a self-respecting lawyer going to earn a fee out of that?
vs
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From this reading “Nobody vs. Sedgwick,” grumbled he.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Customarily an easy-minded participant in the placid affairs of his community, he had been shaken out of his rut by the case in which Kent had enlisted him, and in which he had, thus far, found opportunity for little more than thought.
