abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading It had also been his purpose to add his own strength to that of the distinguished lawyer’s; but after the complications which the evening of the first day had produced, he was disposed to abandon this idea.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading It had also been his purpose to add his own strength to that of the distinguished lawyer’s; but after the complications which the evening of the first day had produced, he was disposed to abandon this idea.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It had also been his purpose to add his own strength to that of the distinguished lawyer’s; but after the complications which the evening of the first day had produced, he was disposed to abandon this idea.
in addition
From this reading It had also been his purpose to add his own strength to that of the distinguished lawyer’s; but after the complications which the evening of the first day had produced, he was disposed to abandon this idea.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To Dick Birch had been assigned the duty of providing counsel for the defence of Ross Kingman, and he had immediately secured the services of Mr. Darling, an eminent legal gentleman, residing in Summerville, the county town, where the examination was to take place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To Dick Birch had been assigned the duty of providing counsel for the defence of Ross Kingman, and he had immediately secured the services of Mr. Darling, an eminent legal gentleman, residing in Summerville, the county town, where the examination was to take place.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading To Dick Birch had been assigned the duty of providing counsel for the defence of Ross Kingman, and he had immediately secured the services of Mr. Darling, an eminent legal gentleman, residing in Summerville, the county town, where the examination was to take place.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To Dick Birch had been assigned the duty of providing counsel for the defence of Ross Kingman, and he had immediately secured the services of Mr. Darling, an eminent legal gentleman, residing in Summerville, the county town, where the examination was to take place.
BILKS
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From this reading BILKS ON THE STAND.
BirchnounUS /bɜːrtʃ/
hard close-grained wood of any of various birch trees; used especially in furniture and interior finishes and plywood
From this reading To Dick Birch had been assigned the duty of providing counsel for the defence of Ross Kingman, and he had immediately secured the services of Mr. Darling, an eminent legal gentleman, residing in Summerville, the county town, where the examination was to take place.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It had also been his purpose to add his own strength to that of the distinguished lawyer’s; but after the complications which the evening of the first day had produced, he was disposed to abandon this idea.
complicationsnounUS /ˌkɑːmpləˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “complication” — the act or process of complicating
From this reading It had also been his purpose to add his own strength to that of the distinguished lawyer’s; but after the complications which the evening of the first day had produced, he was disposed to abandon this idea.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading On his way from Pine Hill to the hotel, while he was considering what had transpired in the library, he determined to follow his original intention.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading To Dick Birch had been assigned the duty of providing counsel for the defence of Ross Kingman, and he had immediately secured the services of Mr. Darling, an eminent legal gentleman, residing in Summerville, the county town, where the examination was to take place.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading To Dick Birch had been assigned the duty of providing counsel for the defence of Ross Kingman, and he had immediately secured the services of Mr. Darling, an eminent legal gentleman, residing in Summerville, the county town, where the examination was to take place.
a special loved one
From this reading To Dick Birch had been assigned the duty of providing counsel for the defence of Ross Kingman, and he had immediately secured the services of Mr. Darling, an eminent legal gentleman, residing in Summerville, the county town, where the examination was to take place.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It had also been his purpose to add his own strength to that of the distinguished lawyer’s; but after the complications which the evening of the first day had produced, he was disposed to abandon this idea.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading To Dick Birch had been assigned the duty of providing counsel for the defence of Ross Kingman, and he had immediately secured the services of Mr. Darling, an eminent legal gentleman, residing in Summerville, the county town, where the examination was to take place.
characterized by great determination
From this reading On his way from Pine Hill to the hotel, while he was considering what had transpired in the library, he determined to follow his original intention.
someone who is a detective
From this reading To Dick Birch had been assigned the duty of providing counsel for the defence of Ross Kingman, and he had immediately secured the services of Mr. Darling, an eminent legal gentleman, residing in Summerville, the county town, where the examination was to take place.
having made preparations
From this reading It had also been his purpose to add his own strength to that of the distinguished lawyer’s; but after the complications which the evening of the first day had produced, he was disposed to abandon this idea.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading It had also been his purpose to add his own strength to that of the distinguished lawyer’s; but after the complications which the evening of the first day had produced, he was disposed to abandon this idea.
DR
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From this reading DR.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading To Dick Birch had been assigned the duty of providing counsel for the defence of Ross Kingman, and he had immediately secured the services of Mr. Darling, an eminent legal gentleman, residing in Summerville, the county town, where the examination was to take place.
eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading To Dick Birch had been assigned the duty of providing counsel for the defence of Ross Kingman, and he had immediately secured the services of Mr. Darling, an eminent legal gentleman, residing in Summerville, the county town, where the examination was to take place.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It had also been his purpose to add his own strength to that of the distinguished lawyer’s; but after the complications which the evening of the first day had produced, he was disposed to abandon this idea.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading To Dick Birch had been assigned the duty of providing counsel for the defence of Ross Kingman, and he had immediately secured the services of Mr. Darling, an eminent legal gentleman, residing in Summerville, the county town, where the examination was to take place.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It had also been his purpose to add his own strength to that of the distinguished lawyer’s; but after the complications which the evening of the first day had produced, he was disposed to abandon this idea.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading On his way from Pine Hill to the hotel, while he was considering what had transpired in the library, he determined to follow his original intention.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To Dick Birch had been assigned the duty of providing counsel for the defence of Ross Kingman, and he had immediately secured the services of Mr. Darling, an eminent legal gentleman, residing in Summerville, the county town, where the examination was to take place.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On his way from Pine Hill to the hotel, while he was considering what had transpired in the library, he determined to follow his original intention.
a man of refinement
From this reading To Dick Birch had been assigned the duty of providing counsel for the defence of Ross Kingman, and he had immediately secured the services of Mr. Darling, an eminent legal gentleman, residing in Summerville, the county town, where the examination was to take place.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To Dick Birch had been assigned the duty of providing counsel for the defence of Ross Kingman, and he had immediately secured the services of Mr. Darling, an eminent legal gentleman, residing in Summerville, the county town, where the examination was to take place.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To Dick Birch had been assigned the duty of providing counsel for the defence of Ross Kingman, and he had immediately secured the services of Mr. Darling, an eminent legal gentleman, residing in Summerville, the county town, where the examination was to take place.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading On his way from Pine Hill to the hotel, while he was considering what had transpired in the library, he determined to follow his original intention.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It had also been his purpose to add his own strength to that of the distinguished lawyer’s; but after the complications which the evening of the first day had produced, he was disposed to abandon this idea.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading On his way from Pine Hill to the hotel, while he was considering what had transpired in the library, he determined to follow his original intention.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It had also been his purpose to add his own strength to that of the distinguished lawyer’s; but after the complications which the evening of the first day had produced, he was disposed to abandon this idea.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading To Dick Birch had been assigned the duty of providing counsel for the defence of Ross Kingman, and he had immediately secured the services of Mr. Darling, an eminent legal gentleman, residing in Summerville, the county town, where the examination was to take place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To Dick Birch had been assigned the duty of providing counsel for the defence of Ross Kingman, and he had immediately secured the services of Mr. Darling, an eminent legal gentleman, residing in Summerville, the county town, where the examination was to take place.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading On his way from Pine Hill to the hotel, while he was considering what had transpired in the library, he determined to follow his original intention.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had also been his purpose to add his own strength to that of the distinguished lawyer’s; but after the complications which the evening of the first day had produced, he was disposed to abandon this idea.
Kingman
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From this reading To Dick Birch had been assigned the duty of providing counsel for the defence of Ross Kingman, and he had immediately secured the services of Mr. Darling, an eminent legal gentleman, residing in Summerville, the county town, where the examination was to take place.
lawyer'snounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading It had also been his purpose to add his own strength to that of the distinguished lawyer’s; but after the complications which the evening of the first day had produced, he was disposed to abandon this idea.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading To Dick Birch had been assigned the duty of providing counsel for the defence of Ross Kingman, and he had immediately secured the services of Mr. Darling, an eminent legal gentleman, residing in Summerville, the county town, where the examination was to take place.
a room where books are kept
From this reading On his way from Pine Hill to the hotel, while he was considering what had transpired in the library, he determined to follow his original intention.
a form of address for a man
From this reading To Dick Birch had been assigned the duty of providing counsel for the defence of Ross Kingman, and he had immediately secured the services of Mr. Darling, an eminent legal gentleman, residing in Summerville, the county town, where the examination was to take place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To Dick Birch had been assigned the duty of providing counsel for the defence of Ross Kingman, and he had immediately secured the services of Mr. Darling, an eminent legal gentleman, residing in Summerville, the county town, where the examination was to take place.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BILKS ON THE STAND.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading On his way from Pine Hill to the hotel, while he was considering what had transpired in the library, he determined to follow his original intention.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It had also been his purpose to add his own strength to that of the distinguished lawyer’s; but after the complications which the evening of the first day had produced, he was disposed to abandon this idea.
PinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading On his way from Pine Hill to the hotel, while he was considering what had transpired in the library, he determined to follow his original intention.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading To Dick Birch had been assigned the duty of providing counsel for the defence of Ross Kingman, and he had immediately secured the services of Mr. Darling, an eminent legal gentleman, residing in Summerville, the county town, where the examination was to take place.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading It had also been his purpose to add his own strength to that of the distinguished lawyer’s; but after the complications which the evening of the first day had produced, he was disposed to abandon this idea.
providingverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading To Dick Birch had been assigned the duty of providing counsel for the defence of Ross Kingman, and he had immediately secured the services of Mr. Darling, an eminent legal gentleman, residing in Summerville, the county town, where the examination was to take place.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It had also been his purpose to add his own strength to that of the distinguished lawyer’s; but after the complications which the evening of the first day had produced, he was disposed to abandon this idea.
residingverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading To Dick Birch had been assigned the duty of providing counsel for the defence of Ross Kingman, and he had immediately secured the services of Mr. Darling, an eminent legal gentleman, residing in Summerville, the county town, where the examination was to take place.
RossnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading To Dick Birch had been assigned the duty of providing counsel for the defence of Ross Kingman, and he had immediately secured the services of Mr. Darling, an eminent legal gentleman, residing in Summerville, the county town, where the examination was to take place.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading To Dick Birch had been assigned the duty of providing counsel for the defence of Ross Kingman, and he had immediately secured the services of Mr. Darling, an eminent legal gentleman, residing in Summerville, the county town, where the examination was to take place.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading To Dick Birch had been assigned the duty of providing counsel for the defence of Ross Kingman, and he had immediately secured the services of Mr. Darling, an eminent legal gentleman, residing in Summerville, the county town, where the examination was to take place.
be standing; be upright
From this reading BILKS ON THE STAND.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading It had also been his purpose to add his own strength to that of the distinguished lawyer’s; but after the complications which the evening of the first day had produced, he was disposed to abandon this idea.
Summerville
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From this reading To Dick Birch had been assigned the duty of providing counsel for the defence of Ross Kingman, and he had immediately secured the services of Mr. Darling, an eminent legal gentleman, residing in Summerville, the county town, where the examination was to take place.
carry out
From this reading To Dick Birch had been assigned the duty of providing counsel for the defence of Ross Kingman, and he had immediately secured the services of Mr. Darling, an eminent legal gentleman, residing in Summerville, the county town, where the examination was to take place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It had also been his purpose to add his own strength to that of the distinguished lawyer’s; but after the complications which the evening of the first day had produced, he was disposed to abandon this idea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BILKS ON THE STAND.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It had also been his purpose to add his own strength to that of the distinguished lawyer’s; but after the complications which the evening of the first day had produced, he was disposed to abandon this idea.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To Dick Birch had been assigned the duty of providing counsel for the defence of Ross Kingman, and he had immediately secured the services of Mr. Darling, an eminent legal gentleman, residing in Summerville, the county town, where the examination was to take place.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading To Dick Birch had been assigned the duty of providing counsel for the defence of Ross Kingman, and he had immediately secured the services of Mr. Darling, an eminent legal gentleman, residing in Summerville, the county town, where the examination was to take place.
transpiredverbUS /trænˈspaɪərd/
past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
From this reading On his way from Pine Hill to the hotel, while he was considering what had transpired in the library, he determined to follow his original intention.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To Dick Birch had been assigned the duty of providing counsel for the defence of Ross Kingman, and he had immediately secured the services of Mr. Darling, an eminent legal gentleman, residing in Summerville, the county town, where the examination was to take place.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On his way from Pine Hill to the hotel, while he was considering what had transpired in the library, he determined to follow his original intention.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading On his way from Pine Hill to the hotel, while he was considering what had transpired in the library, he determined to follow his original intention.
in or at the place that
From this reading To Dick Birch had been assigned the duty of providing counsel for the defence of Ross Kingman, and he had immediately secured the services of Mr. Darling, an eminent legal gentleman, residing in Summerville, the county town, where the examination was to take place.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It had also been his purpose to add his own strength to that of the distinguished lawyer’s; but after the complications which the evening of the first day had produced, he was disposed to abandon this idea.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading On his way from Pine Hill to the hotel, while he was considering what had transpired in the library, he determined to follow his original intention.
