used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A stalwart backwoodsman in hunting garb of dressed skins was the speaker, and the words were addressed to Kenneth, near to whom he had stood during the brief trial of Bill Slack.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading A stalwart backwoodsman in hunting garb of dressed skins was the speaker, and the words were addressed to Kenneth, near to whom he had stood during the brief trial of Bill Slack.
(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 But what a happy world this might be if all were honest and upright!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A stalwart backwoodsman in hunting garb of dressed skins was the speaker, and the words were addressed to Kenneth, near to whom he had stood during the brief trial of Bill Slack.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes," he answered, "Squire Smith is a man of discriminating mind and judgment, very impartial in his decisions, and prompt in seeing them carried out.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Dale had walked away in company with a brother lawyer, and Kenneth was turning from the unpleasant scene with a thought of pity for the weakness and wickedness of the unhappy criminal.
backwoodsmannounUS /ˈbæˈkwʊdzmən/
a man who lives on the frontier
From this reading A stalwart backwoodsman in hunting garb of dressed skins was the speaker, and the words were addressed to Kenneth, near to whom he had stood during the brief trial of Bill Slack.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But what a happy world this might be if all were honest and upright!"
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading A stalwart backwoodsman in hunting garb of dressed skins was the speaker, and the words were addressed to Kenneth, near to whom he had stood during the brief trial of Bill Slack.
of short duration or distance
From this reading A stalwart backwoodsman in hunting garb of dressed skins was the speaker, and the words were addressed to Kenneth, near to whom he had stood during the brief trial of Bill Slack.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Dale had walked away in company with a brother lawyer, and Kenneth was turning from the unpleasant scene with a thought of pity for the weakness and wickedness of the unhappy criminal.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But what a happy world this might be if all were honest and upright!"
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "Yes," he answered, "Squire Smith is a man of discriminating mind and judgment, very impartial in his decisions, and prompt in seeing them carried out.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Dale had walked away in company with a brother lawyer, and Kenneth was turning from the unpleasant scene with a thought of pity for the weakness and wickedness of the unhappy criminal.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading Dale had walked away in company with a brother lawyer, and Kenneth was turning from the unpleasant scene with a thought of pity for the weakness and wickedness of the unhappy criminal.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading Dale had walked away in company with a brother lawyer, and Kenneth was turning from the unpleasant scene with a thought of pity for the weakness and wickedness of the unhappy criminal.
decisionsnounUS /dɪˈsɪʒənz/
plural of “decision” — the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading "Yes," he answered, "Squire Smith is a man of discriminating mind and judgment, very impartial in his decisions, and prompt in seeing them carried out.
discriminatingadjectiveUS /dɪˈskrɪməneɪtɪŋ/
showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste
From this reading "Yes," he answered, "Squire Smith is a man of discriminating mind and judgment, very impartial in his decisions, and prompt in seeing them carried out.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading A stalwart backwoodsman in hunting garb of dressed skins was the speaker, and the words were addressed to Kenneth, near to whom he had stood during the brief trial of Bill Slack.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A stalwart backwoodsman in hunting garb of dressed skins was the speaker, and the words were addressed to Kenneth, near to whom he had stood during the brief trial of Bill Slack.
even-handed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There's even-handed justice for ye, stranger?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "There's even-handed justice for ye, stranger?"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dale had walked away in company with a brother lawyer, and Kenneth was turning from the unpleasant scene with a thought of pity for the weakness and wickedness of the unhappy criminal.
garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading A stalwart backwoodsman in hunting garb of dressed skins was the speaker, and the words were addressed to Kenneth, near to whom he had stood during the brief trial of Bill Slack.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A stalwart backwoodsman in hunting garb of dressed skins was the speaker, and the words were addressed to Kenneth, near to whom he had stood during the brief trial of Bill Slack.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading But what a happy world this might be if all were honest and upright!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A stalwart backwoodsman in hunting garb of dressed skins was the speaker, and the words were addressed to Kenneth, near to whom he had stood during the brief trial of Bill Slack.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Yes," he answered, "Squire Smith is a man of discriminating mind and judgment, very impartial in his decisions, and prompt in seeing them carried out.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading But what a happy world this might be if all were honest and upright!"
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading A stalwart backwoodsman in hunting garb of dressed skins was the speaker, and the words were addressed to Kenneth, near to whom he had stood during the brief trial of Bill Slack.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But what a happy world this might be if all were honest and upright!"
impartialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrʃəl/
showing lack of favoritism
From this reading "Yes," he answered, "Squire Smith is a man of discriminating mind and judgment, very impartial in his decisions, and prompt in seeing them carried out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A stalwart backwoodsman in hunting garb of dressed skins was the speaker, and the words were addressed to Kenneth, near to whom he had stood during the brief trial of Bill Slack.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes," he answered, "Squire Smith is a man of discriminating mind and judgment, very impartial in his decisions, and prompt in seeing them carried out.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading "Yes," he answered, "Squire Smith is a man of discriminating mind and judgment, very impartial in his decisions, and prompt in seeing them carried out.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading "There's even-handed justice for ye, stranger?"
Kenneth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A stalwart backwoodsman in hunting garb of dressed skins was the speaker, and the words were addressed to Kenneth, near to whom he had stood during the brief trial of Bill Slack.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Dale had walked away in company with a brother lawyer, and Kenneth was turning from the unpleasant scene with a thought of pity for the weakness and wickedness of the unhappy criminal.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Yes," he answered, "Squire Smith is a man of discriminating mind and judgment, very impartial in his decisions, and prompt in seeing them carried out.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But what a happy world this might be if all were honest and upright!"
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Yes," he answered, "Squire Smith is a man of discriminating mind and judgment, very impartial in his decisions, and prompt in seeing them carried out.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A stalwart backwoodsman in hunting garb of dressed skins was the speaker, and the words were addressed to Kenneth, near to whom he had stood during the brief trial of Bill Slack.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A stalwart backwoodsman in hunting garb of dressed skins was the speaker, and the words were addressed to Kenneth, near to whom he had stood during the brief trial of Bill Slack.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Yes," he answered, "Squire Smith is a man of discriminating mind and judgment, very impartial in his decisions, and prompt in seeing them carried out.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Dale had walked away in company with a brother lawyer, and Kenneth was turning from the unpleasant scene with a thought of pity for the weakness and wickedness of the unhappy criminal.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading "Yes," he answered, "Squire Smith is a man of discriminating mind and judgment, very impartial in his decisions, and prompt in seeing them carried out.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Dale had walked away in company with a brother lawyer, and Kenneth was turning from the unpleasant scene with a thought of pity for the weakness and wickedness of the unhappy criminal.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "Yes," he answered, "Squire Smith is a man of discriminating mind and judgment, very impartial in his decisions, and prompt in seeing them carried out.
skinsnounUS /skɪnz/
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading A stalwart backwoodsman in hunting garb of dressed skins was the speaker, and the words were addressed to Kenneth, near to whom he had stood during the brief trial of Bill Slack.
SlackadjectiveUS /slæk/
not tense or taut
From this reading A stalwart backwoodsman in hunting garb of dressed skins was the speaker, and the words were addressed to Kenneth, near to whom he had stood during the brief trial of Bill Slack.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading "Yes," he answered, "Squire Smith is a man of discriminating mind and judgment, very impartial in his decisions, and prompt in seeing them carried out.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading A stalwart backwoodsman in hunting garb of dressed skins was the speaker, and the words were addressed to Kenneth, near to whom he had stood during the brief trial of Bill Slack.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading "Yes," he answered, "Squire Smith is a man of discriminating mind and judgment, very impartial in his decisions, and prompt in seeing them carried out.
stalwartadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːlwərt/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading A stalwart backwoodsman in hunting garb of dressed skins was the speaker, and the words were addressed to Kenneth, near to whom he had stood during the brief trial of Bill Slack.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A stalwart backwoodsman in hunting garb of dressed skins was the speaker, and the words were addressed to Kenneth, near to whom he had stood during the brief trial of Bill Slack.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading "There's even-handed justice for ye, stranger?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A stalwart backwoodsman in hunting garb of dressed skins was the speaker, and the words were addressed to Kenneth, near to whom he had stood during the brief trial of Bill Slack.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Yes," he answered, "Squire Smith is a man of discriminating mind and judgment, very impartial in his decisions, and prompt in seeing them carried out.
There's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There's even-handed justice for ye, stranger?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But what a happy world this might be if all were honest and upright!"
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Dale had walked away in company with a brother lawyer, and Kenneth was turning from the unpleasant scene with a thought of pity for the weakness and wickedness of the unhappy criminal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A stalwart backwoodsman in hunting garb of dressed skins was the speaker, and the words were addressed to Kenneth, near to whom he had stood during the brief trial of Bill Slack.
the act of testing something
From this reading A stalwart backwoodsman in hunting garb of dressed skins was the speaker, and the words were addressed to Kenneth, near to whom he had stood during the brief trial of Bill Slack.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Dale had walked away in company with a brother lawyer, and Kenneth was turning from the unpleasant scene with a thought of pity for the weakness and wickedness of the unhappy criminal.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading Dale had walked away in company with a brother lawyer, and Kenneth was turning from the unpleasant scene with a thought of pity for the weakness and wickedness of the unhappy criminal.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading Dale had walked away in company with a brother lawyer, and Kenneth was turning from the unpleasant scene with a thought of pity for the weakness and wickedness of the unhappy criminal.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading But what a happy world this might be if all were honest and upright!"
precisely as stated
From this reading "Yes," he answered, "Squire Smith is a man of discriminating mind and judgment, very impartial in his decisions, and prompt in seeing them carried out.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Dale had walked away in company with a brother lawyer, and Kenneth was turning from the unpleasant scene with a thought of pity for the weakness and wickedness of the unhappy criminal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A stalwart backwoodsman in hunting garb of dressed skins was the speaker, and the words were addressed to Kenneth, near to whom he had stood during the brief trial of Bill Slack.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Dale had walked away in company with a brother lawyer, and Kenneth was turning from the unpleasant scene with a thought of pity for the weakness and wickedness of the unhappy criminal.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A stalwart backwoodsman in hunting garb of dressed skins was the speaker, and the words were addressed to Kenneth, near to whom he had stood during the brief trial of Bill Slack.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But what a happy world this might be if all were honest and upright!"
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A stalwart backwoodsman in hunting garb of dressed skins was the speaker, and the words were addressed to Kenneth, near to whom he had stood during the brief trial of Bill Slack.
wickednessnounUS /ˈwɪkədnəs/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Dale had walked away in company with a brother lawyer, and Kenneth was turning from the unpleasant scene with a thought of pity for the weakness and wickedness of the unhappy criminal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dale had walked away in company with a brother lawyer, and Kenneth was turning from the unpleasant scene with a thought of pity for the weakness and wickedness of the unhappy criminal.
the words that are spoken
From this reading A stalwart backwoodsman in hunting garb of dressed skins was the speaker, and the words were addressed to Kenneth, near to whom he had stood during the brief trial of Bill Slack.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But what a happy world this might be if all were honest and upright!"
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "There's even-handed justice for ye, stranger?"
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," he answered, "Squire Smith is a man of discriminating mind and judgment, very impartial in his decisions, and prompt in seeing them carried out.
