used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sir Gilbert Hawkesby had the reputation of being a just and able judge, a man of fine intellect, great vigour, and immense determination of character.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Sir Gilbert Hawkesby had the reputation of being a just and able judge, a man of fine intellect, great vigour, and immense determination of character.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sir Gilbert Hawkesby had the reputation of being a just and able judge, a man of fine intellect, great vigour, and immense determination of character.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading His chin she described later on in her article as "characteristic of a strong fighter."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His eyes were described as "steely" by a lady journalist, who had occasion to watch him during the sensational trial of Mrs. Lorimer.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Sir Gilbert Hawkesby had the reputation of being a just and able judge, a man of fine intellect, great vigour, and immense determination of character.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading On the bench he looked the part which popular imagination had given him to play.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His eyes were described as "steely" by a lady journalist, who had occasion to watch him during the sensational trial of Mrs. Lorimer.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Sir Gilbert Hawkesby had the reputation of being a just and able judge, a man of fine intellect, great vigour, and immense determination of character.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading His chin she described later on in her article as "characteristic of a strong fighter."
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading His chin she described later on in her article as "characteristic of a strong fighter."
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading His manner in court was exceedingly severe.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading His eyes were described as "steely" by a lady journalist, who had occasion to watch him during the sensational trial of Mrs. Lorimer.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Sir Gilbert Hawkesby had the reputation of being a just and able judge, a man of fine intellect, great vigour, and immense determination of character.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading His eyes were described as "steely" by a lady journalist, who had occasion to watch him during the sensational trial of Mrs. Lorimer.
to an extreme degree
From this reading His manner in court was exceedingly severe.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His eyes were described as "steely" by a lady journalist, who had occasion to watch him during the sensational trial of Mrs. Lorimer.
fighternounUS /ˈfaɪtər/
someone who fights (or is fighting)
From this reading His chin she described later on in her article as "characteristic of a strong fighter."
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Sir Gilbert Hawkesby had the reputation of being a just and able judge, a man of fine intellect, great vigour, and immense determination of character.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading Sir Gilbert Hawkesby had the reputation of being a just and able judge, a man of fine intellect, great vigour, and immense determination of character.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading On the bench he looked the part which popular imagination had given him to play.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Sir Gilbert Hawkesby had the reputation of being a just and able judge, a man of fine intellect, great vigour, and immense determination of character.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sir Gilbert Hawkesby had the reputation of being a just and able judge, a man of fine intellect, great vigour, and immense determination of character.
Hawkesby
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From this reading Sir Gilbert Hawkesby had the reputation of being a just and able judge, a man of fine intellect, great vigour, and immense determination of character.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the bench he looked the part which popular imagination had given him to play.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His chin she described later on in her article as "characteristic of a strong fighter."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the bench he looked the part which popular imagination had given him to play.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His eyes were described as "steely" by a lady journalist, who had occasion to watch him during the sensational trial of Mrs. Lorimer.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading On the bench he looked the part which popular imagination had given him to play.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Sir Gilbert Hawkesby had the reputation of being a just and able judge, a man of fine intellect, great vigour, and immense determination of character.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His chin she described later on in her article as "characteristic of a strong fighter."
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading Sir Gilbert Hawkesby had the reputation of being a just and able judge, a man of fine intellect, great vigour, and immense determination of character.
journalistnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnələst/
a writer for newspapers and magazines
From this reading His eyes were described as "steely" by a lady journalist, who had occasion to watch him during the sensational trial of Mrs. Lorimer.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Sir Gilbert Hawkesby had the reputation of being a just and able judge, a man of fine intellect, great vigour, and immense determination of character.
and nothing more
From this reading Sir Gilbert Hawkesby had the reputation of being a just and able judge, a man of fine intellect, great vigour, and immense determination of character.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading His eyes were described as "steely" by a lady journalist, who had occasion to watch him during the sensational trial of Mrs. Lorimer.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading His chin she described later on in her article as "characteristic of a strong fighter."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading On the bench he looked the part which popular imagination had given him to play.
Lorimer
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From this reading His eyes were described as "steely" by a lady journalist, who had occasion to watch him during the sensational trial of Mrs. Lorimer.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Sir Gilbert Hawkesby had the reputation of being a just and able judge, a man of fine intellect, great vigour, and immense determination of character.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His manner in court was exceedingly severe.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading His eyes were described as "steely" by a lady journalist, who had occasion to watch him during the sensational trial of Mrs. Lorimer.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading His eyes were described as "steely" by a lady journalist, who had occasion to watch him during the sensational trial of Mrs. Lorimer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sir Gilbert Hawkesby had the reputation of being a just and able judge, a man of fine intellect, great vigour, and immense determination of character.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the bench he looked the part which popular imagination had given him to play.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading On the bench he looked the part which popular imagination had given him to play.
participate in games or sport
From this reading On the bench he looked the part which popular imagination had given him to play.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading On the bench he looked the part which popular imagination had given him to play.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Sir Gilbert Hawkesby had the reputation of being a just and able judge, a man of fine intellect, great vigour, and immense determination of character.
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading His eyes were described as "steely" by a lady journalist, who had occasion to watch him during the sensational trial of Mrs. Lorimer.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading His manner in court was exceedingly severe.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His chin she described later on in her article as "characteristic of a strong fighter."
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Gilbert Hawkesby had the reputation of being a just and able judge, a man of fine intellect, great vigour, and immense determination of character.
steelyadjectiveUS /ˈstiːli/
resembling steel as in hardness
From this reading His eyes were described as "steely" by a lady journalist, who had occasion to watch him during the sensational trial of Mrs. Lorimer.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading His chin she described later on in her article as "characteristic of a strong fighter."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sir Gilbert Hawkesby had the reputation of being a just and able judge, a man of fine intellect, great vigour, and immense determination of character.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the bench he looked the part which popular imagination had given him to play.
the act of testing something
From this reading His eyes were described as "steely" by a lady journalist, who had occasion to watch him during the sensational trial of Mrs. Lorimer.
vigournoun
forceful exertion
From this reading Sir Gilbert Hawkesby had the reputation of being a just and able judge, a man of fine intellect, great vigour, and immense determination of character.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His manner in court was exceedingly severe.
look attentively
From this reading His eyes were described as "steely" by a lady journalist, who had occasion to watch him during the sensational trial of Mrs. Lorimer.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His eyes were described as "steely" by a lady journalist, who had occasion to watch him during the sensational trial of Mrs. Lorimer.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the bench he looked the part which popular imagination had given him to play.
which person or people
From this reading His eyes were described as "steely" by a lady journalist, who had occasion to watch him during the sensational trial of Mrs. Lorimer.
