used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TRIAL BY QUESTION The court was not full when Manvers and his advocate, with Gil Perez in attendance, took their places; but it filled up gradually, and the Judge of First Instance, when he took his seat upon the tribunal, faced a throng not unworthy of a bull-fight.
advocateverbUS /ˈædvəkət/
push for something
From this reading TRIAL BY QUESTION The court was not full when Manvers and his advocate, with Gil Perez in attendance, took their places; but it filled up gradually, and the Judge of First Instance, when he took his seat upon the tribunal, faced a throng not unworthy of a bull-fight.
agogadjectiveUS /əˈɡɑːɡ/
highly excited by eagerness, curiosity, etc.
From this reading Bestial, leering, inflamed faces, peering eyes agog for mischief, all the nervous expectation of the sudden, the bloody or terrible were there.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Bestial, leering, inflamed faces, peering eyes agog for mischief, all the nervous expectation of the sudden, the bloody or terrible were there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TRIAL BY QUESTION The court was not full when Manvers and his advocate, with Gil Perez in attendance, took their places; but it filled up gradually, and the Judge of First Instance, when he took his seat upon the tribunal, faced a throng not unworthy of a bull-fight.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was the same dead hush when Manuela was brought in as when they throw open the doors of the _toril_, and the throng holds its breath.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Gil Perez drew his with a long whistling sound, and Manvers, who could dare to look at her, thought he had never seen maidenly dignity more beautifully shown.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading TRIAL BY QUESTION The court was not full when Manvers and his advocate, with Gil Perez in attendance, took their places; but it filled up gradually, and the Judge of First Instance, when he took his seat upon the tribunal, faced a throng not unworthy of a bull-fight.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading Gil Perez drew his with a long whistling sound, and Manvers, who could dare to look at her, thought he had never seen maidenly dignity more beautifully shown.
BestialadjectiveUS /ˈbestʃəl/
resembling a beast; showing lack of human sensibility
From this reading Bestial, leering, inflamed faces, peering eyes agog for mischief, all the nervous expectation of the sudden, the bloody or terrible were there.
bloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading Bestial, leering, inflamed faces, peering eyes agog for mischief, all the nervous expectation of the sudden, the bloody or terrible were there.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading There was the same dead hush when Manuela was brought in as when they throw open the doors of the _toril_, and the throng holds its breath.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading There was the same dead hush when Manuela was brought in as when they throw open the doors of the _toril_, and the throng holds its breath.
bull-fight
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From this reading TRIAL BY QUESTION The court was not full when Manvers and his advocate, with Gil Perez in attendance, took their places; but it filled up gradually, and the Judge of First Instance, when he took his seat upon the tribunal, faced a throng not unworthy of a bull-fight.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading TRIAL BY QUESTION The court was not full when Manvers and his advocate, with Gil Perez in attendance, took their places; but it filled up gradually, and the Judge of First Instance, when he took his seat upon the tribunal, faced a throng not unworthy of a bull-fight.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading TRIAL BY QUESTION The court was not full when Manvers and his advocate, with Gil Perez in attendance, took their places; but it filled up gradually, and the Judge of First Instance, when he took his seat upon the tribunal, faced a throng not unworthy of a bull-fight.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading She moved to her place with a gentle consciousness of what was due to herself very touching to see.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Gil Perez drew his with a long whistling sound, and Manvers, who could dare to look at her, thought he had never seen maidenly dignity more beautifully shown.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading TRIAL BY QUESTION The court was not full when Manvers and his advocate, with Gil Perez in attendance, took their places; but it filled up gradually, and the Judge of First Instance, when he took his seat upon the tribunal, faced a throng not unworthy of a bull-fight.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Gil Perez drew his with a long whistling sound, and Manvers, who could dare to look at her, thought he had never seen maidenly dignity more beautifully shown.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading There was the same dead hush when Manuela was brought in as when they throw open the doors of the _toril_, and the throng holds its breath.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Gil Perez drew his with a long whistling sound, and Manvers, who could dare to look at her, thought he had never seen maidenly dignity more beautifully shown.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading There was the same dead hush when Manuela was brought in as when they throw open the doors of the _toril_, and the throng holds its breath.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Gil Perez drew his with a long whistling sound, and Manvers, who could dare to look at her, thought he had never seen maidenly dignity more beautifully shown.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading She moved to her place with a gentle consciousness of what was due to herself very touching to see.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading Bestial, leering, inflamed faces, peering eyes agog for mischief, all the nervous expectation of the sudden, the bloody or terrible were there.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Bestial, leering, inflamed faces, peering eyes agog for mischief, all the nervous expectation of the sudden, the bloody or terrible were there.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading TRIAL BY QUESTION The court was not full when Manvers and his advocate, with Gil Perez in attendance, took their places; but it filled up gradually, and the Judge of First Instance, when he took his seat upon the tribunal, faced a throng not unworthy of a bull-fight.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Bestial, leering, inflamed faces, peering eyes agog for mischief, all the nervous expectation of the sudden, the bloody or terrible were there.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading TRIAL BY QUESTION The court was not full when Manvers and his advocate, with Gil Perez in attendance, took their places; but it filled up gradually, and the Judge of First Instance, when he took his seat upon the tribunal, faced a throng not unworthy of a bull-fight.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading TRIAL BY QUESTION The court was not full when Manvers and his advocate, with Gil Perez in attendance, took their places; but it filled up gradually, and the Judge of First Instance, when he took his seat upon the tribunal, faced a throng not unworthy of a bull-fight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bestial, leering, inflamed faces, peering eyes agog for mischief, all the nervous expectation of the sudden, the bloody or terrible were there.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading TRIAL BY QUESTION The court was not full when Manvers and his advocate, with Gil Perez in attendance, took their places; but it filled up gradually, and the Judge of First Instance, when he took his seat upon the tribunal, faced a throng not unworthy of a bull-fight.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading She moved to her place with a gentle consciousness of what was due to herself very touching to see.
Gil
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From this reading TRIAL BY QUESTION The court was not full when Manvers and his advocate, with Gil Perez in attendance, took their places; but it filled up gradually, and the Judge of First Instance, when he took his seat upon the tribunal, faced a throng not unworthy of a bull-fight.
in a gradual manner
From this reading TRIAL BY QUESTION The court was not full when Manvers and his advocate, with Gil Perez in attendance, took their places; but it filled up gradually, and the Judge of First Instance, when he took his seat upon the tribunal, faced a throng not unworthy of a bull-fight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gil Perez drew his with a long whistling sound, and Manvers, who could dare to look at her, thought he had never seen maidenly dignity more beautifully shown.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TRIAL BY QUESTION The court was not full when Manvers and his advocate, with Gil Perez in attendance, took their places; but it filled up gradually, and the Judge of First Instance, when he took his seat upon the tribunal, faced a throng not unworthy of a bull-fight.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Gil Perez drew his with a long whistling sound, and Manvers, who could dare to look at her, thought he had never seen maidenly dignity more beautifully shown.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She moved to her place with a gentle consciousness of what was due to herself very touching to see.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TRIAL BY QUESTION The court was not full when Manvers and his advocate, with Gil Perez in attendance, took their places; but it filled up gradually, and the Judge of First Instance, when he took his seat upon the tribunal, faced a throng not unworthy of a bull-fight.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading There was the same dead hush when Manuela was brought in as when they throw open the doors of the _toril_, and the throng holds its breath.
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading There was the same dead hush when Manuela was brought in as when they throw open the doors of the _toril_, and the throng holds its breath.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TRIAL BY QUESTION The court was not full when Manvers and his advocate, with Gil Perez in attendance, took their places; but it filled up gradually, and the Judge of First Instance, when he took his seat upon the tribunal, faced a throng not unworthy of a bull-fight.
inflamedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈfleɪmd/
resulting from inflammation; hot and swollen and reddened
From this reading Bestial, leering, inflamed faces, peering eyes agog for mischief, all the nervous expectation of the sudden, the bloody or terrible were there.
an occurrence of something
From this reading TRIAL BY QUESTION The court was not full when Manvers and his advocate, with Gil Perez in attendance, took their places; but it filled up gradually, and the Judge of First Instance, when he took his seat upon the tribunal, faced a throng not unworthy of a bull-fight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TRIAL BY QUESTION The court was not full when Manvers and his advocate, with Gil Perez in attendance, took their places; but it filled up gradually, and the Judge of First Instance, when he took his seat upon the tribunal, faced a throng not unworthy of a bull-fight.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There was the same dead hush when Manuela was brought in as when they throw open the doors of the _toril_, and the throng holds its breath.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading TRIAL BY QUESTION The court was not full when Manvers and his advocate, with Gil Perez in attendance, took their places; but it filled up gradually, and the Judge of First Instance, when he took his seat upon the tribunal, faced a throng not unworthy of a bull-fight.
leeringadjective
showing sly or knowing malice in a glance
From this reading Bestial, leering, inflamed faces, peering eyes agog for mischief, all the nervous expectation of the sudden, the bloody or terrible were there.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Gil Perez drew his with a long whistling sound, and Manvers, who could dare to look at her, thought he had never seen maidenly dignity more beautifully shown.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Gil Perez drew his with a long whistling sound, and Manvers, who could dare to look at her, thought he had never seen maidenly dignity more beautifully shown.
maidenlyadjective
befitting or characteristic of a maiden
From this reading Gil Perez drew his with a long whistling sound, and Manvers, who could dare to look at her, thought he had never seen maidenly dignity more beautifully shown.
Manuela
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From this reading There was the same dead hush when Manuela was brought in as when they throw open the doors of the _toril_, and the throng holds its breath.
Manvers
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From this reading TRIAL BY QUESTION The court was not full when Manvers and his advocate, with Gil Perez in attendance, took their places; but it filled up gradually, and the Judge of First Instance, when he took his seat upon the tribunal, faced a throng not unworthy of a bull-fight.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading Bestial, leering, inflamed faces, peering eyes agog for mischief, all the nervous expectation of the sudden, the bloody or terrible were there.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Gil Perez drew his with a long whistling sound, and Manvers, who could dare to look at her, thought he had never seen maidenly dignity more beautifully shown.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading She moved to her place with a gentle consciousness of what was due to herself very touching to see.
easily agitated
From this reading Bestial, leering, inflamed faces, peering eyes agog for mischief, all the nervous expectation of the sudden, the bloody or terrible were there.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Gil Perez drew his with a long whistling sound, and Manvers, who could dare to look at her, thought he had never seen maidenly dignity more beautifully shown.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading TRIAL BY QUESTION The court was not full when Manvers and his advocate, with Gil Perez in attendance, took their places; but it filled up gradually, and the Judge of First Instance, when he took his seat upon the tribunal, faced a throng not unworthy of a bull-fight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TRIAL BY QUESTION The court was not full when Manvers and his advocate, with Gil Perez in attendance, took their places; but it filled up gradually, and the Judge of First Instance, when he took his seat upon the tribunal, faced a throng not unworthy of a bull-fight.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading There was the same dead hush when Manuela was brought in as when they throw open the doors of the _toril_, and the throng holds its breath.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Bestial, leering, inflamed faces, peering eyes agog for mischief, all the nervous expectation of the sudden, the bloody or terrible were there.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Bestial, leering, inflamed faces, peering eyes agog for mischief, all the nervous expectation of the sudden, the bloody or terrible were there.
Perez
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRIAL BY QUESTION The court was not full when Manvers and his advocate, with Gil Perez in attendance, took their places; but it filled up gradually, and the Judge of First Instance, when he took his seat upon the tribunal, faced a throng not unworthy of a bull-fight.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading She moved to her place with a gentle consciousness of what was due to herself very touching to see.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading TRIAL BY QUESTION The court was not full when Manvers and his advocate, with Gil Perez in attendance, took their places; but it filled up gradually, and the Judge of First Instance, when he took his seat upon the tribunal, faced a throng not unworthy of a bull-fight.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading TRIAL BY QUESTION The court was not full when Manvers and his advocate, with Gil Perez in attendance, took their places; but it filled up gradually, and the Judge of First Instance, when he took his seat upon the tribunal, faced a throng not unworthy of a bull-fight.
Identical; not different.
From this reading There was the same dead hush when Manuela was brought in as when they throw open the doors of the _toril_, and the throng holds its breath.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading TRIAL BY QUESTION The court was not full when Manvers and his advocate, with Gil Perez in attendance, took their places; but it filled up gradually, and the Judge of First Instance, when he took his seat upon the tribunal, faced a throng not unworthy of a bull-fight.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She moved to her place with a gentle consciousness of what was due to herself very touching to see.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Gil Perez drew his with a long whistling sound, and Manvers, who could dare to look at her, thought he had never seen maidenly dignity more beautifully shown.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She moved to her place with a gentle consciousness of what was due to herself very touching to see.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Gil Perez drew his with a long whistling sound, and Manvers, who could dare to look at her, thought he had never seen maidenly dignity more beautifully shown.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Gil Perez drew his with a long whistling sound, and Manvers, who could dare to look at her, thought he had never seen maidenly dignity more beautifully shown.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Bestial, leering, inflamed faces, peering eyes agog for mischief, all the nervous expectation of the sudden, the bloody or terrible were there.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Bestial, leering, inflamed faces, peering eyes agog for mischief, all the nervous expectation of the sudden, the bloody or terrible were there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRIAL BY QUESTION The court was not full when Manvers and his advocate, with Gil Perez in attendance, took their places; but it filled up gradually, and the Judge of First Instance, when he took his seat upon the tribunal, faced a throng not unworthy of a bull-fight.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading TRIAL BY QUESTION The court was not full when Manvers and his advocate, with Gil Perez in attendance, took their places; but it filled up gradually, and the Judge of First Instance, when he took his seat upon the tribunal, faced a throng not unworthy of a bull-fight.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Bestial, leering, inflamed faces, peering eyes agog for mischief, all the nervous expectation of the sudden, the bloody or terrible were there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was the same dead hush when Manuela was brought in as when they throw open the doors of the _toril_, and the throng holds its breath.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Gil Perez drew his with a long whistling sound, and Manvers, who could dare to look at her, thought he had never seen maidenly dignity more beautifully shown.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading TRIAL BY QUESTION The court was not full when Manvers and his advocate, with Gil Perez in attendance, took their places; but it filled up gradually, and the Judge of First Instance, when he took his seat upon the tribunal, faced a throng not unworthy of a bull-fight.
propel through the air
From this reading There was the same dead hush when Manuela was brought in as when they throw open the doors of the _toril_, and the throng holds its breath.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gil Perez drew his with a long whistling sound, and Manvers, who could dare to look at her, thought he had never seen maidenly dignity more beautifully shown.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading TRIAL BY QUESTION The court was not full when Manvers and his advocate, with Gil Perez in attendance, took their places; but it filled up gradually, and the Judge of First Instance, when he took his seat upon the tribunal, faced a throng not unworthy of a bull-fight.
toril
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From this reading There was the same dead hush when Manuela was brought in as when they throw open the doors of the _toril_, and the throng holds its breath.
arousing affect
From this reading She moved to her place with a gentle consciousness of what was due to herself very touching to see.
the act of testing something
From this reading TRIAL BY QUESTION The court was not full when Manvers and his advocate, with Gil Perez in attendance, took their places; but it filled up gradually, and the Judge of First Instance, when he took his seat upon the tribunal, faced a throng not unworthy of a bull-fight.
tribunalnounUS /trəˈbjuːnəl/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading TRIAL BY QUESTION The court was not full when Manvers and his advocate, with Gil Perez in attendance, took their places; but it filled up gradually, and the Judge of First Instance, when he took his seat upon the tribunal, faced a throng not unworthy of a bull-fight.
unworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈwɜːrði/
lacking in value or merit
From this reading TRIAL BY QUESTION The court was not full when Manvers and his advocate, with Gil Perez in attendance, took their places; but it filled up gradually, and the Judge of First Instance, when he took his seat upon the tribunal, faced a throng not unworthy of a bull-fight.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading TRIAL BY QUESTION The court was not full when Manvers and his advocate, with Gil Perez in attendance, took their places; but it filled up gradually, and the Judge of First Instance, when he took his seat upon the tribunal, faced a throng not unworthy of a bull-fight.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading TRIAL BY QUESTION The court was not full when Manvers and his advocate, with Gil Perez in attendance, took their places; but it filled up gradually, and the Judge of First Instance, when he took his seat upon the tribunal, faced a throng not unworthy of a bull-fight.
precisely as stated
From this reading She moved to her place with a gentle consciousness of what was due to herself very touching to see.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TRIAL BY QUESTION The court was not full when Manvers and his advocate, with Gil Perez in attendance, took their places; but it filled up gradually, and the Judge of First Instance, when he took his seat upon the tribunal, faced a throng not unworthy of a bull-fight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Bestial, leering, inflamed faces, peering eyes agog for mischief, all the nervous expectation of the sudden, the bloody or terrible were there.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She moved to her place with a gentle consciousness of what was due to herself very touching to see.
at the time that
From this reading TRIAL BY QUESTION The court was not full when Manvers and his advocate, with Gil Perez in attendance, took their places; but it filled up gradually, and the Judge of First Instance, when he took his seat upon the tribunal, faced a throng not unworthy of a bull-fight.
whistlingnounUS /ˈwɪslɪŋ/
the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
From this reading Gil Perez drew his with a long whistling sound, and Manvers, who could dare to look at her, thought he had never seen maidenly dignity more beautifully shown.
which person or people
From this reading Gil Perez drew his with a long whistling sound, and Manvers, who could dare to look at her, thought he had never seen maidenly dignity more beautifully shown.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TRIAL BY QUESTION The court was not full when Manvers and his advocate, with Gil Perez in attendance, took their places; but it filled up gradually, and the Judge of First Instance, when he took his seat upon the tribunal, faced a throng not unworthy of a bull-fight.
