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From this reading 341 PREFACE.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Winslow demonstrates her Legal Ability.-- The "Breach of Promise Trial."-- A grand Rally of the Spiritualistic Friends of the Adventuress.-- The Jury disagree.-- Mrs. Winslow convicted at St. Louis of Common Barratry.-- An honest Judge's Rebuke.-- A new Trial.-- The Spiritualistic Swindler overthrown.-- Remorse and Wretchedness.
AbilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Mrs. Winslow demonstrates her Legal Ability.-- The "Breach of Promise Trial."-- A grand Rally of the Spiritualistic Friends of the Adventuress.-- The Jury disagree.-- Mrs. Winslow convicted at St. Louis of Common Barratry.-- An honest Judge's Rebuke.-- A new Trial.-- The Spiritualistic Swindler overthrown.-- Remorse and Wretchedness.
Adventuressnoun
a woman adventurer
From this reading Mrs. Winslow demonstrates her Legal Ability.-- The "Breach of Promise Trial."-- A grand Rally of the Spiritualistic Friends of the Adventuress.-- The Jury disagree.-- Mrs. Winslow convicted at St. Louis of Common Barratry.-- An honest Judge's Rebuke.-- A new Trial.-- The Spiritualistic Swindler overthrown.-- Remorse and Wretchedness.
adverseadjectiveUS /ædˈvɜːrs/
contrary to your interests or welfare
From this reading I wish to anticipate any adverse criticism that may be made upon the following pages, by being as frank with the public as I trust the critics will be fair with me.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Therefore I must say at the beginning that I expect many well-meaning people to differ with me as to the propriety of giving this book to the public; but I am exceedingly hopeful that that difference will not amount to a serious condemnation.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Nor can I think it will when I earnestly assert that I have caused its publication out of as honest a motive as I ever possessed; and I am sure that whatever the American people have come to think of me in other respects, they are pretty certain of my honesty.
a quantity of money
From this reading Therefore I must say at the beginning that I expect many well-meaning people to differ with me as to the propriety of giving this book to the public; but I am exceedingly hopeful that that difference will not amount to a serious condemnation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mrs. Winslow demonstrates her Legal Ability.-- The "Breach of Promise Trial."-- A grand Rally of the Spiritualistic Friends of the Adventuress.-- The Jury disagree.-- Mrs. Winslow convicted at St. Louis of Common Barratry.-- An honest Judge's Rebuke.-- A new Trial.-- The Spiritualistic Swindler overthrown.-- Remorse and Wretchedness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Winslow demonstrates her Legal Ability.-- The "Breach of Promise Trial."-- A grand Rally of the Spiritualistic Friends of the Adventuress.-- The Jury disagree.-- Mrs. Winslow convicted at St. Louis of Common Barratry.-- An honest Judge's Rebuke.-- A new Trial.-- The Spiritualistic Swindler overthrown.-- Remorse and Wretchedness.
anticipateverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading I wish to anticipate any adverse criticism that may be made upon the following pages, by being as frank with the public as I trust the critics will be fair with me.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I wish to anticipate any adverse criticism that may be made upon the following pages, by being as frank with the public as I trust the critics will be fair with me.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nor can I think it will when I earnestly assert that I have caused its publication out of as honest a motive as I ever possessed; and I am sure that whatever the American people have come to think of me in other respects, they are pretty certain of my honesty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I wish to anticipate any adverse criticism that may be made upon the following pages, by being as frank with the public as I trust the critics will be fair with me.
assertverbUS /əˈsɜːrt/
state categorically
From this reading Nor can I think it will when I earnestly assert that I have caused its publication out of as honest a motive as I ever possessed; and I am sure that whatever the American people have come to think of me in other respects, they are pretty certain of my honesty.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Winslow demonstrates her Legal Ability.-- The "Breach of Promise Trial."-- A grand Rally of the Spiritualistic Friends of the Adventuress.-- The Jury disagree.-- Mrs. Winslow convicted at St. Louis of Common Barratry.-- An honest Judge's Rebuke.-- A new Trial.-- The Spiritualistic Swindler overthrown.-- Remorse and Wretchedness.
Barratrynoun
traffic in ecclesiastical offices or preferments
From this reading Mrs. Winslow demonstrates her Legal Ability.-- The "Breach of Promise Trial."-- A grand Rally of the Spiritualistic Friends of the Adventuress.-- The Jury disagree.-- Mrs. Winslow convicted at St. Louis of Common Barratry.-- An honest Judge's Rebuke.-- A new Trial.-- The Spiritualistic Swindler overthrown.-- Remorse and Wretchedness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I wish to anticipate any adverse criticism that may be made upon the following pages, by being as frank with the public as I trust the critics will be fair with me.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Therefore I must say at the beginning that I expect many well-meaning people to differ with me as to the propriety of giving this book to the public; but I am exceedingly hopeful that that difference will not amount to a serious condemnation.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I wish to anticipate any adverse criticism that may be made upon the following pages, by being as frank with the public as I trust the critics will be fair with me.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Therefore I must say at the beginning that I expect many well-meaning people to differ with me as to the propriety of giving this book to the public; but I am exceedingly hopeful that that difference will not amount to a serious condemnation.
BreachverbUS /briːtʃ/
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading Mrs. Winslow demonstrates her Legal Ability.-- The "Breach of Promise Trial."-- A grand Rally of the Spiritualistic Friends of the Adventuress.-- The Jury disagree.-- Mrs. Winslow convicted at St. Louis of Common Barratry.-- An honest Judge's Rebuke.-- A new Trial.-- The Spiritualistic Swindler overthrown.-- Remorse and Wretchedness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Therefore I must say at the beginning that I expect many well-meaning people to differ with me as to the propriety of giving this book to the public; but I am exceedingly hopeful that that difference will not amount to a serious condemnation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I wish to anticipate any adverse criticism that may be made upon the following pages, by being as frank with the public as I trust the critics will be fair with me.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Nor can I think it will when I earnestly assert that I have caused its publication out of as honest a motive as I ever possessed; and I am sure that whatever the American people have come to think of me in other respects, they are pretty certain of my honesty.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Nor can I think it will when I earnestly assert that I have caused its publication out of as honest a motive as I ever possessed; and I am sure that whatever the American people have come to think of me in other respects, they are pretty certain of my honesty.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Nor can I think it will when I earnestly assert that I have caused its publication out of as honest a motive as I ever possessed; and I am sure that whatever the American people have come to think of me in other respects, they are pretty certain of my honesty.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Nor can I think it will when I earnestly assert that I have caused its publication out of as honest a motive as I ever possessed; and I am sure that whatever the American people have come to think of me in other respects, they are pretty certain of my honesty.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Mrs. Winslow demonstrates her Legal Ability.-- The "Breach of Promise Trial."-- A grand Rally of the Spiritualistic Friends of the Adventuress.-- The Jury disagree.-- Mrs. Winslow convicted at St. Louis of Common Barratry.-- An honest Judge's Rebuke.-- A new Trial.-- The Spiritualistic Swindler overthrown.-- Remorse and Wretchedness.
condemnationnounUS /ˌkɑːndəmˈneɪʃən/
an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable
From this reading Therefore I must say at the beginning that I expect many well-meaning people to differ with me as to the propriety of giving this book to the public; but I am exceedingly hopeful that that difference will not amount to a serious condemnation.
convictedverbUS /kənˈvɪktəd/
past form of “convict” — find or declare guilty
From this reading Mrs. Winslow demonstrates her Legal Ability.-- The "Breach of Promise Trial."-- A grand Rally of the Spiritualistic Friends of the Adventuress.-- The Jury disagree.-- Mrs. Winslow convicted at St. Louis of Common Barratry.-- An honest Judge's Rebuke.-- A new Trial.-- The Spiritualistic Swindler overthrown.-- Remorse and Wretchedness.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading I wish to anticipate any adverse criticism that may be made upon the following pages, by being as frank with the public as I trust the critics will be fair with me.
criticsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪks/
plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading I wish to anticipate any adverse criticism that may be made upon the following pages, by being as frank with the public as I trust the critics will be fair with me.
demonstratesverbUS /ˈdemənstreɪts/
third-person singular of “demonstrate” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Mrs. Winslow demonstrates her Legal Ability.-- The "Breach of Promise Trial."-- A grand Rally of the Spiritualistic Friends of the Adventuress.-- The Jury disagree.-- Mrs. Winslow convicted at St. Louis of Common Barratry.-- An honest Judge's Rebuke.-- A new Trial.-- The Spiritualistic Swindler overthrown.-- Remorse and Wretchedness.
differverbUS /ˈdɪfər/
be different
From this reading Therefore I must say at the beginning that I expect many well-meaning people to differ with me as to the propriety of giving this book to the public; but I am exceedingly hopeful that that difference will not amount to a serious condemnation.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Therefore I must say at the beginning that I expect many well-meaning people to differ with me as to the propriety of giving this book to the public; but I am exceedingly hopeful that that difference will not amount to a serious condemnation.
disagreeverbUS /dɪsəˈɡriː/
be of different opinions
From this reading Mrs. Winslow demonstrates her Legal Ability.-- The "Breach of Promise Trial."-- A grand Rally of the Spiritualistic Friends of the Adventuress.-- The Jury disagree.-- Mrs. Winslow convicted at St. Louis of Common Barratry.-- An honest Judge's Rebuke.-- A new Trial.-- The Spiritualistic Swindler overthrown.-- Remorse and Wretchedness.
in a serious manner
From this reading Nor can I think it will when I earnestly assert that I have caused its publication out of as honest a motive as I ever possessed; and I am sure that whatever the American people have come to think of me in other respects, they are pretty certain of my honesty.
at any time
From this reading Nor can I think it will when I earnestly assert that I have caused its publication out of as honest a motive as I ever possessed; and I am sure that whatever the American people have come to think of me in other respects, they are pretty certain of my honesty.
to an extreme degree
From this reading Therefore I must say at the beginning that I expect many well-meaning people to differ with me as to the propriety of giving this book to the public; but I am exceedingly hopeful that that difference will not amount to a serious condemnation.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Therefore I must say at the beginning that I expect many well-meaning people to differ with me as to the propriety of giving this book to the public; but I am exceedingly hopeful that that difference will not amount to a serious condemnation.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading I wish to anticipate any adverse criticism that may be made upon the following pages, by being as frank with the public as I trust the critics will be fair with me.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading I wish to anticipate any adverse criticism that may be made upon the following pages, by being as frank with the public as I trust the critics will be fair with me.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading I wish to anticipate any adverse criticism that may be made upon the following pages, by being as frank with the public as I trust the critics will be fair with me.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Mrs. Winslow demonstrates her Legal Ability.-- The "Breach of Promise Trial."-- A grand Rally of the Spiritualistic Friends of the Adventuress.-- The Jury disagree.-- Mrs. Winslow convicted at St. Louis of Common Barratry.-- An honest Judge's Rebuke.-- A new Trial.-- The Spiritualistic Swindler overthrown.-- Remorse and Wretchedness.
the act of giving
From this reading Therefore I must say at the beginning that I expect many well-meaning people to differ with me as to the propriety of giving this book to the public; but I am exceedingly hopeful that that difference will not amount to a serious condemnation.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Mrs. Winslow demonstrates her Legal Ability.-- The "Breach of Promise Trial."-- A grand Rally of the Spiritualistic Friends of the Adventuress.-- The Jury disagree.-- Mrs. Winslow convicted at St. Louis of Common Barratry.-- An honest Judge's Rebuke.-- A new Trial.-- The Spiritualistic Swindler overthrown.-- Remorse and Wretchedness.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Nor can I think it will when I earnestly assert that I have caused its publication out of as honest a motive as I ever possessed; and I am sure that whatever the American people have come to think of me in other respects, they are pretty certain of my honesty.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Winslow demonstrates her Legal Ability.-- The "Breach of Promise Trial."-- A grand Rally of the Spiritualistic Friends of the Adventuress.-- The Jury disagree.-- Mrs. Winslow convicted at St. Louis of Common Barratry.-- An honest Judge's Rebuke.-- A new Trial.-- The Spiritualistic Swindler overthrown.-- Remorse and Wretchedness.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Mrs. Winslow demonstrates her Legal Ability.-- The "Breach of Promise Trial."-- A grand Rally of the Spiritualistic Friends of the Adventuress.-- The Jury disagree.-- Mrs. Winslow convicted at St. Louis of Common Barratry.-- An honest Judge's Rebuke.-- A new Trial.-- The Spiritualistic Swindler overthrown.-- Remorse and Wretchedness.
honestynounUS /ˈɑːnəsti/
the quality of being honest
From this reading Nor can I think it will when I earnestly assert that I have caused its publication out of as honest a motive as I ever possessed; and I am sure that whatever the American people have come to think of me in other respects, they are pretty certain of my honesty.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading Therefore I must say at the beginning that I expect many well-meaning people to differ with me as to the propriety of giving this book to the public; but I am exceedingly hopeful that that difference will not amount to a serious condemnation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I wish to anticipate any adverse criticism that may be made upon the following pages, by being as frank with the public as I trust the critics will be fair with me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nor can I think it will when I earnestly assert that I have caused its publication out of as honest a motive as I ever possessed; and I am sure that whatever the American people have come to think of me in other respects, they are pretty certain of my honesty.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nor can I think it will when I earnestly assert that I have caused its publication out of as honest a motive as I ever possessed; and I am sure that whatever the American people have come to think of me in other respects, they are pretty certain of my honesty.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Nor can I think it will when I earnestly assert that I have caused its publication out of as honest a motive as I ever possessed; and I am sure that whatever the American people have come to think of me in other respects, they are pretty certain of my honesty.
Judge'snounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
possessive form of “judge” — a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice
From this reading Mrs. Winslow demonstrates her Legal Ability.-- The "Breach of Promise Trial."-- A grand Rally of the Spiritualistic Friends of the Adventuress.-- The Jury disagree.-- Mrs. Winslow convicted at St. Louis of Common Barratry.-- An honest Judge's Rebuke.-- A new Trial.-- The Spiritualistic Swindler overthrown.-- Remorse and Wretchedness.
JurynounUS /ˈdʒʊri/
a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
From this reading Mrs. Winslow demonstrates her Legal Ability.-- The "Breach of Promise Trial."-- A grand Rally of the Spiritualistic Friends of the Adventuress.-- The Jury disagree.-- Mrs. Winslow convicted at St. Louis of Common Barratry.-- An honest Judge's Rebuke.-- A new Trial.-- The Spiritualistic Swindler overthrown.-- Remorse and Wretchedness.
LegaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading Mrs. Winslow demonstrates her Legal Ability.-- The "Breach of Promise Trial."-- A grand Rally of the Spiritualistic Friends of the Adventuress.-- The Jury disagree.-- Mrs. Winslow convicted at St. Louis of Common Barratry.-- An honest Judge's Rebuke.-- A new Trial.-- The Spiritualistic Swindler overthrown.-- Remorse and Wretchedness.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Mrs. Winslow demonstrates her Legal Ability.-- The "Breach of Promise Trial."-- A grand Rally of the Spiritualistic Friends of the Adventuress.-- The Jury disagree.-- Mrs. Winslow convicted at St. Louis of Common Barratry.-- An honest Judge's Rebuke.-- A new Trial.-- The Spiritualistic Swindler overthrown.-- Remorse and Wretchedness.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I wish to anticipate any adverse criticism that may be made upon the following pages, by being as frank with the public as I trust the critics will be fair with me.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Therefore I must say at the beginning that I expect many well-meaning people to differ with me as to the propriety of giving this book to the public; but I am exceedingly hopeful that that difference will not amount to a serious condemnation.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I wish to anticipate any adverse criticism that may be made upon the following pages, by being as frank with the public as I trust the critics will be fair with me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I wish to anticipate any adverse criticism that may be made upon the following pages, by being as frank with the public as I trust the critics will be fair with me.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading Nor can I think it will when I earnestly assert that I have caused its publication out of as honest a motive as I ever possessed; and I am sure that whatever the American people have come to think of me in other respects, they are pretty certain of my honesty.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Winslow demonstrates her Legal Ability.-- The "Breach of Promise Trial."-- A grand Rally of the Spiritualistic Friends of the Adventuress.-- The Jury disagree.-- Mrs. Winslow convicted at St. Louis of Common Barratry.-- An honest Judge's Rebuke.-- A new Trial.-- The Spiritualistic Swindler overthrown.-- Remorse and Wretchedness.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Therefore I must say at the beginning that I expect many well-meaning people to differ with me as to the propriety of giving this book to the public; but I am exceedingly hopeful that that difference will not amount to a serious condemnation.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Nor can I think it will when I earnestly assert that I have caused its publication out of as honest a motive as I ever possessed; and I am sure that whatever the American people have come to think of me in other respects, they are pretty certain of my honesty.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Mrs. Winslow demonstrates her Legal Ability.-- The "Breach of Promise Trial."-- A grand Rally of the Spiritualistic Friends of the Adventuress.-- The Jury disagree.-- Mrs. Winslow convicted at St. Louis of Common Barratry.-- An honest Judge's Rebuke.-- A new Trial.-- The Spiritualistic Swindler overthrown.-- Remorse and Wretchedness.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor can I think it will when I earnestly assert that I have caused its publication out of as honest a motive as I ever possessed; and I am sure that whatever the American people have come to think of me in other respects, they are pretty certain of my honesty.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Therefore I must say at the beginning that I expect many well-meaning people to differ with me as to the propriety of giving this book to the public; but I am exceedingly hopeful that that difference will not amount to a serious condemnation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Winslow demonstrates her Legal Ability.-- The "Breach of Promise Trial."-- A grand Rally of the Spiritualistic Friends of the Adventuress.-- The Jury disagree.-- Mrs. Winslow convicted at St. Louis of Common Barratry.-- An honest Judge's Rebuke.-- A new Trial.-- The Spiritualistic Swindler overthrown.-- Remorse and Wretchedness.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Nor can I think it will when I earnestly assert that I have caused its publication out of as honest a motive as I ever possessed; and I am sure that whatever the American people have come to think of me in other respects, they are pretty certain of my honesty.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Nor can I think it will when I earnestly assert that I have caused its publication out of as honest a motive as I ever possessed; and I am sure that whatever the American people have come to think of me in other respects, they are pretty certain of my honesty.
overthrownverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈθroʊn/
inflected form of “overthrow” — cause the downfall of; of rulers
From this reading Mrs. Winslow demonstrates her Legal Ability.-- The "Breach of Promise Trial."-- A grand Rally of the Spiritualistic Friends of the Adventuress.-- The Jury disagree.-- Mrs. Winslow convicted at St. Louis of Common Barratry.-- An honest Judge's Rebuke.-- A new Trial.-- The Spiritualistic Swindler overthrown.-- Remorse and Wretchedness.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading I wish to anticipate any adverse criticism that may be made upon the following pages, by being as frank with the public as I trust the critics will be fair with me.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Therefore I must say at the beginning that I expect many well-meaning people to differ with me as to the propriety of giving this book to the public; but I am exceedingly hopeful that that difference will not amount to a serious condemnation.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Nor can I think it will when I earnestly assert that I have caused its publication out of as honest a motive as I ever possessed; and I am sure that whatever the American people have come to think of me in other respects, they are pretty certain of my honesty.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading 341 PREFACE.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Nor can I think it will when I earnestly assert that I have caused its publication out of as honest a motive as I ever possessed; and I am sure that whatever the American people have come to think of me in other respects, they are pretty certain of my honesty.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Mrs. Winslow demonstrates her Legal Ability.-- The "Breach of Promise Trial."-- A grand Rally of the Spiritualistic Friends of the Adventuress.-- The Jury disagree.-- Mrs. Winslow convicted at St. Louis of Common Barratry.-- An honest Judge's Rebuke.-- A new Trial.-- The Spiritualistic Swindler overthrown.-- Remorse and Wretchedness.
proprietynounUS /prəˈpraɪəti/
correct or appropriate behavior
From this reading Therefore I must say at the beginning that I expect many well-meaning people to differ with me as to the propriety of giving this book to the public; but I am exceedingly hopeful that that difference will not amount to a serious condemnation.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading I wish to anticipate any adverse criticism that may be made upon the following pages, by being as frank with the public as I trust the critics will be fair with me.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading Nor can I think it will when I earnestly assert that I have caused its publication out of as honest a motive as I ever possessed; and I am sure that whatever the American people have come to think of me in other respects, they are pretty certain of my honesty.
RallyverbUS /ˈræli/
gather
From this reading Mrs. Winslow demonstrates her Legal Ability.-- The "Breach of Promise Trial."-- A grand Rally of the Spiritualistic Friends of the Adventuress.-- The Jury disagree.-- Mrs. Winslow convicted at St. Louis of Common Barratry.-- An honest Judge's Rebuke.-- A new Trial.-- The Spiritualistic Swindler overthrown.-- Remorse and Wretchedness.
RebukeverbUS /riˈbjuːk/
censure severely or angrily
From this reading Mrs. Winslow demonstrates her Legal Ability.-- The "Breach of Promise Trial."-- A grand Rally of the Spiritualistic Friends of the Adventuress.-- The Jury disagree.-- Mrs. Winslow convicted at St. Louis of Common Barratry.-- An honest Judge's Rebuke.-- A new Trial.-- The Spiritualistic Swindler overthrown.-- Remorse and Wretchedness.
RemorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading Mrs. Winslow demonstrates her Legal Ability.-- The "Breach of Promise Trial."-- A grand Rally of the Spiritualistic Friends of the Adventuress.-- The Jury disagree.-- Mrs. Winslow convicted at St. Louis of Common Barratry.-- An honest Judge's Rebuke.-- A new Trial.-- The Spiritualistic Swindler overthrown.-- Remorse and Wretchedness.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading Nor can I think it will when I earnestly assert that I have caused its publication out of as honest a motive as I ever possessed; and I am sure that whatever the American people have come to think of me in other respects, they are pretty certain of my honesty.
express in words
From this reading Therefore I must say at the beginning that I expect many well-meaning people to differ with me as to the propriety of giving this book to the public; but I am exceedingly hopeful that that difference will not amount to a serious condemnation.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Therefore I must say at the beginning that I expect many well-meaning people to differ with me as to the propriety of giving this book to the public; but I am exceedingly hopeful that that difference will not amount to a serious condemnation.
Spiritualisticadjective
of or relating to or connected with spiritualism
From this reading Mrs. Winslow demonstrates her Legal Ability.-- The "Breach of Promise Trial."-- A grand Rally of the Spiritualistic Friends of the Adventuress.-- The Jury disagree.-- Mrs. Winslow convicted at St. Louis of Common Barratry.-- An honest Judge's Rebuke.-- A new Trial.-- The Spiritualistic Swindler overthrown.-- Remorse and Wretchedness.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Winslow demonstrates her Legal Ability.-- The "Breach of Promise Trial."-- A grand Rally of the Spiritualistic Friends of the Adventuress.-- The Jury disagree.-- Mrs. Winslow convicted at St. Louis of Common Barratry.-- An honest Judge's Rebuke.-- A new Trial.-- The Spiritualistic Swindler overthrown.-- Remorse and Wretchedness.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Nor can I think it will when I earnestly assert that I have caused its publication out of as honest a motive as I ever possessed; and I am sure that whatever the American people have come to think of me in other respects, they are pretty certain of my honesty.
SwindlernounUS /ˈswɪndələr/
a person who swindles you by means of deception or fraud
From this reading Mrs. Winslow demonstrates her Legal Ability.-- The "Breach of Promise Trial."-- A grand Rally of the Spiritualistic Friends of the Adventuress.-- The Jury disagree.-- Mrs. Winslow convicted at St. Louis of Common Barratry.-- An honest Judge's Rebuke.-- A new Trial.-- The Spiritualistic Swindler overthrown.-- Remorse and Wretchedness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I wish to anticipate any adverse criticism that may be made upon the following pages, by being as frank with the public as I trust the critics will be fair with me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Winslow demonstrates her Legal Ability.-- The "Breach of Promise Trial."-- A grand Rally of the Spiritualistic Friends of the Adventuress.-- The Jury disagree.-- Mrs. Winslow convicted at St. Louis of Common Barratry.-- An honest Judge's Rebuke.-- A new Trial.-- The Spiritualistic Swindler overthrown.-- Remorse and Wretchedness.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore I must say at the beginning that I expect many well-meaning people to differ with me as to the propriety of giving this book to the public; but I am exceedingly hopeful that that difference will not amount to a serious condemnation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nor can I think it will when I earnestly assert that I have caused its publication out of as honest a motive as I ever possessed; and I am sure that whatever the American people have come to think of me in other respects, they are pretty certain of my honesty.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Nor can I think it will when I earnestly assert that I have caused its publication out of as honest a motive as I ever possessed; and I am sure that whatever the American people have come to think of me in other respects, they are pretty certain of my honesty.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Therefore I must say at the beginning that I expect many well-meaning people to differ with me as to the propriety of giving this book to the public; but I am exceedingly hopeful that that difference will not amount to a serious condemnation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I wish to anticipate any adverse criticism that may be made upon the following pages, by being as frank with the public as I trust the critics will be fair with me.
the act of testing something
From this reading Mrs. Winslow demonstrates her Legal Ability.-- The "Breach of Promise Trial."-- A grand Rally of the Spiritualistic Friends of the Adventuress.-- The Jury disagree.-- Mrs. Winslow convicted at St. Louis of Common Barratry.-- An honest Judge's Rebuke.-- A new Trial.-- The Spiritualistic Swindler overthrown.-- Remorse and Wretchedness.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading I wish to anticipate any adverse criticism that may be made upon the following pages, by being as frank with the public as I trust the critics will be fair with me.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I wish to anticipate any adverse criticism that may be made upon the following pages, by being as frank with the public as I trust the critics will be fair with me.
well-meaningadjective
not unfriendly or threatening
From this reading Therefore I must say at the beginning that I expect many well-meaning people to differ with me as to the propriety of giving this book to the public; but I am exceedingly hopeful that that difference will not amount to a serious condemnation.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Nor can I think it will when I earnestly assert that I have caused its publication out of as honest a motive as I ever possessed; and I am sure that whatever the American people have come to think of me in other respects, they are pretty certain of my honesty.
at the time that
From this reading Nor can I think it will when I earnestly assert that I have caused its publication out of as honest a motive as I ever possessed; and I am sure that whatever the American people have come to think of me in other respects, they are pretty certain of my honesty.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I wish to anticipate any adverse criticism that may be made upon the following pages, by being as frank with the public as I trust the critics will be fair with me.
WinslownounUS /ˈwɪnzloʊ/
English colonial administrator who traveled to America on the Mayflower and served as the first governor of the Plymouth Colony (1595-1655)
From this reading Mrs. Winslow demonstrates her Legal Ability.-- The "Breach of Promise Trial."-- A grand Rally of the Spiritualistic Friends of the Adventuress.-- The Jury disagree.-- Mrs. Winslow convicted at St. Louis of Common Barratry.-- An honest Judge's Rebuke.-- A new Trial.-- The Spiritualistic Swindler overthrown.-- Remorse and Wretchedness.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I wish to anticipate any adverse criticism that may be made upon the following pages, by being as frank with the public as I trust the critics will be fair with me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I wish to anticipate any adverse criticism that may be made upon the following pages, by being as frank with the public as I trust the critics will be fair with me.
Wretchednessnoun
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading Mrs. Winslow demonstrates her Legal Ability.-- The "Breach of Promise Trial."-- A grand Rally of the Spiritualistic Friends of the Adventuress.-- The Jury disagree.-- Mrs. Winslow convicted at St. Louis of Common Barratry.-- An honest Judge's Rebuke.-- A new Trial.-- The Spiritualistic Swindler overthrown.-- Remorse and Wretchedness.
