adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Wheaton called a meeting of the Swedes and their attorneys, advising a junction of forces.
advisingverbUS /ædˈvaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “advise” — give advice to
From this reading Wheaton called a meeting of the Swedes and their attorneys, advising a junction of forces.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wheaton called a meeting of the Swedes and their attorneys, advising a junction of forces.
AppealsnounUS /əˈpiːlz/
plural of “appeal” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading COUNTERPLOTS Glenister had said that the Judge would not dare to disobey the mandates of the Circuit Court of Appeals, but he was wrong.
ApplicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading Application was made for orders directing the enforcement of the writs--steps which would have restored possession of the Midas to its owners, as well as possession of the treasure in bank--but Stillman refused to grant them.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Application was made for orders directing the enforcement of the writs--steps which would have restored possession of the Midas to its owners, as well as possession of the treasure in bank--but Stillman refused to grant them.
attorneysnounUS /əˈtɜːrniz/
plural of “attorney” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Wheaton called a meeting of the Swedes and their attorneys, advising a junction of forces.
banknounUS /bæŋk/
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Application was made for orders directing the enforcement of the writs--steps which would have restored possession of the Midas to its owners, as well as possession of the treasure in bank--but Stillman refused to grant them.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading COUNTERPLOTS Glenister had said that the Judge would not dare to disobey the mandates of the Circuit Court of Appeals, but he was wrong.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Wheaton called a meeting of the Swedes and their attorneys, advising a junction of forces.
CircuitnounUS /ˈsɜːrkət/
an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
From this reading COUNTERPLOTS Glenister had said that the Judge would not dare to disobey the mandates of the Circuit Court of Appeals, but he was wrong.
COUNTERPLOTS
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From this reading COUNTERPLOTS Glenister had said that the Judge would not dare to disobey the mandates of the Circuit Court of Appeals, but he was wrong.
CourtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading COUNTERPLOTS Glenister had said that the Judge would not dare to disobey the mandates of the Circuit Court of Appeals, but he was wrong.
dareverbUS /der/
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading COUNTERPLOTS Glenister had said that the Judge would not dare to disobey the mandates of the Circuit Court of Appeals, but he was wrong.
Dextry
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From this reading Dextry, who had returned from the mountains, was present.
directingadjectiveUS /dərˈektɪŋ/
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
From this reading Application was made for orders directing the enforcement of the writs--steps which would have restored possession of the Midas to its owners, as well as possession of the treasure in bank--but Stillman refused to grant them.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading When they had finished their discussion, he said:
disobeyverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈbeɪ/
refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient
From this reading COUNTERPLOTS Glenister had said that the Judge would not dare to disobey the mandates of the Circuit Court of Appeals, but he was wrong.
enforcementnounUS /enˈfɔːrsmənt/
the act of enforcing; ensuring observance of or obedience to
From this reading Application was made for orders directing the enforcement of the writs--steps which would have restored possession of the Midas to its owners, as well as possession of the treasure in bank--but Stillman refused to grant them.
finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading When they had finished their discussion, he said:
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Application was made for orders directing the enforcement of the writs--steps which would have restored possession of the Midas to its owners, as well as possession of the treasure in bank--but Stillman refused to grant them.
forcesnounUS /ˈfɔːrsɪz/
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Wheaton called a meeting of the Swedes and their attorneys, advising a junction of forces.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dextry, who had returned from the mountains, was present.
Glenister
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From this reading COUNTERPLOTS Glenister had said that the Judge would not dare to disobey the mandates of the Circuit Court of Appeals, but he was wrong.
grantverbUS /ɡrænt/
let have
From this reading Application was made for orders directing the enforcement of the writs--steps which would have restored possession of the Midas to its owners, as well as possession of the treasure in bank--but Stillman refused to grant them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading COUNTERPLOTS Glenister had said that the Judge would not dare to disobey the mandates of the Circuit Court of Appeals, but he was wrong.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Application was made for orders directing the enforcement of the writs--steps which would have restored possession of the Midas to its owners, as well as possession of the treasure in bank--but Stillman refused to grant them.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading COUNTERPLOTS Glenister had said that the Judge would not dare to disobey the mandates of the Circuit Court of Appeals, but he was wrong.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Application was made for orders directing the enforcement of the writs--steps which would have restored possession of the Midas to its owners, as well as possession of the treasure in bank--but Stillman refused to grant them.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Application was made for orders directing the enforcement of the writs--steps which would have restored possession of the Midas to its owners, as well as possession of the treasure in bank--but Stillman refused to grant them.
JudgeverbUS /dʒʌdʒ/
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading COUNTERPLOTS Glenister had said that the Judge would not dare to disobey the mandates of the Circuit Court of Appeals, but he was wrong.
junctionnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the place where two or more things come together
From this reading Wheaton called a meeting of the Swedes and their attorneys, advising a junction of forces.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Application was made for orders directing the enforcement of the writs--steps which would have restored possession of the Midas to its owners, as well as possession of the treasure in bank--but Stillman refused to grant them.
mandatesnounUS /ˈmændeɪts/
plural of “mandate” — a document giving an official instruction or command
From this reading COUNTERPLOTS Glenister had said that the Judge would not dare to disobey the mandates of the Circuit Court of Appeals, but he was wrong.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Wheaton called a meeting of the Swedes and their attorneys, advising a junction of forces.
MidasnounUS /ˈmaɪdəs/
(Greek legend) the greedy king of Phrygia who Dionysus gave the power to turn everything he touched into gold
From this reading Application was made for orders directing the enforcement of the writs--steps which would have restored possession of the Midas to its owners, as well as possession of the treasure in bank--but Stillman refused to grant them.
mountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Dextry, who had returned from the mountains, was present.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading COUNTERPLOTS Glenister had said that the Judge would not dare to disobey the mandates of the Circuit Court of Appeals, but he was wrong.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COUNTERPLOTS Glenister had said that the Judge would not dare to disobey the mandates of the Circuit Court of Appeals, but he was wrong.
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Application was made for orders directing the enforcement of the writs--steps which would have restored possession of the Midas to its owners, as well as possession of the treasure in bank--but Stillman refused to grant them.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Application was made for orders directing the enforcement of the writs--steps which would have restored possession of the Midas to its owners, as well as possession of the treasure in bank--but Stillman refused to grant them.
possessionnounUS /pəˈzeʃən/
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Application was made for orders directing the enforcement of the writs--steps which would have restored possession of the Midas to its owners, as well as possession of the treasure in bank--but Stillman refused to grant them.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Dextry, who had returned from the mountains, was present.
refusedverbUS /rəˈfjuːzd/
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Application was made for orders directing the enforcement of the writs--steps which would have restored possession of the Midas to its owners, as well as possession of the treasure in bank--but Stillman refused to grant them.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Application was made for orders directing the enforcement of the writs--steps which would have restored possession of the Midas to its owners, as well as possession of the treasure in bank--but Stillman refused to grant them.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Dextry, who had returned from the mountains, was present.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading COUNTERPLOTS Glenister had said that the Judge would not dare to disobey the mandates of the Circuit Court of Appeals, but he was wrong.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Application was made for orders directing the enforcement of the writs--steps which would have restored possession of the Midas to its owners, as well as possession of the treasure in bank--but Stillman refused to grant them.
Stillman
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From this reading Application was made for orders directing the enforcement of the writs--steps which would have restored possession of the Midas to its owners, as well as possession of the treasure in bank--but Stillman refused to grant them.
SwedesnounUS /swiːdz/
plural of “swede” — a native or inhabitant of Sweden
From this reading Wheaton called a meeting of the Swedes and their attorneys, advising a junction of forces.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading COUNTERPLOTS Glenister had said that the Judge would not dare to disobey the mandates of the Circuit Court of Appeals, but he was wrong.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COUNTERPLOTS Glenister had said that the Judge would not dare to disobey the mandates of the Circuit Court of Appeals, but he was wrong.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Wheaton called a meeting of the Swedes and their attorneys, advising a junction of forces.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Application was made for orders directing the enforcement of the writs--steps which would have restored possession of the Midas to its owners, as well as possession of the treasure in bank--but Stillman refused to grant them.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they had finished their discussion, he said:
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading COUNTERPLOTS Glenister had said that the Judge would not dare to disobey the mandates of the Circuit Court of Appeals, but he was wrong.
treasurenounUS /ˈtreʒər/
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Application was made for orders directing the enforcement of the writs--steps which would have restored possession of the Midas to its owners, as well as possession of the treasure in bank--but Stillman refused to grant them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading COUNTERPLOTS Glenister had said that the Judge would not dare to disobey the mandates of the Circuit Court of Appeals, but he was wrong.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Application was made for orders directing the enforcement of the writs--steps which would have restored possession of the Midas to its owners, as well as possession of the treasure in bank--but Stillman refused to grant them.
Wheaton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wheaton called a meeting of the Swedes and their attorneys, advising a junction of forces.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When they had finished their discussion, he said:
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Application was made for orders directing the enforcement of the writs--steps which would have restored possession of the Midas to its owners, as well as possession of the treasure in bank--but Stillman refused to grant them.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Dextry, who had returned from the mountains, was present.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading COUNTERPLOTS Glenister had said that the Judge would not dare to disobey the mandates of the Circuit Court of Appeals, but he was wrong.
writsnounUS /rɪts/
plural of “writ” — (law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer
From this reading Application was made for orders directing the enforcement of the writs--steps which would have restored possession of the Midas to its owners, as well as possession of the treasure in bank--but Stillman refused to grant them.
wrongadjectiveUS /rɔːŋ/
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading COUNTERPLOTS Glenister had said that the Judge would not dare to disobey the mandates of the Circuit Court of Appeals, but he was wrong.
