used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW ATTITUDE There are a number of things that an attorney and counselor at law is likely to do when distracted.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
(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 He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A NEW ATTITUDE There are a number of things that an attorney and counselor at law is likely to do when distracted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A NEW ATTITUDE There are a number of things that an attorney and counselor at law is likely to do when distracted.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was quite confident that he should never see Zelda Dameron any more.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A NEW ATTITUDE There are a number of things that an attorney and counselor at law is likely to do when distracted.
make certain of
From this reading He knew she would not care, and he tried to assure himself that it made no difference to him, but without any great degree of success.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A NEW ATTITUDE There are a number of things that an attorney and counselor at law is likely to do when distracted.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading A NEW ATTITUDE There are a number of things that an attorney and counselor at law is likely to do when distracted.
attorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading A NEW ATTITUDE There are a number of things that an attorney and counselor at law is likely to do when distracted.
a youthful male person
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Morris Leighton was convinced that the universe in general was out of joint and he did not care who suffered.
complicitynounUS /kəmˈplɪsəti/
guilt as an accomplice in a crime or offense
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading He was quite confident that he should never see Zelda Dameron any more.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Morris Leighton was convinced that the universe in general was out of joint and he did not care who suffered.
counselornounUS /ˈkaʊnsələr/
someone who gives advice about problems
From this reading A NEW ATTITUDE There are a number of things that an attorney and counselor at law is likely to do when distracted.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
Dameron
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From this reading He was quite confident that he should never see Zelda Dameron any more.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading He knew she would not care, and he tried to assure himself that it made no difference to him, but without any great degree of success.
demurrernoun
(law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
dictatedadjectiveUS /dɪkˈteɪtɪd/
determined or decided upon as by an authority
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Morris Leighton was convinced that the universe in general was out of joint and he did not care who suffered.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading He knew she would not care, and he tried to assure himself that it made no difference to him, but without any great degree of success.
the act of discovering something
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
distractedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstræktəd/
having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
From this reading A NEW ATTITUDE There are a number of things that an attorney and counselor at law is likely to do when distracted.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A NEW ATTITUDE There are a number of things that an attorney and counselor at law is likely to do when distracted.
move gently or carefully
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Morris Leighton was convinced that the universe in general was out of joint and he did not care who suffered.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He knew she would not care, and he tried to assure himself that it made no difference to him, but without any great degree of success.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Morris Leighton was convinced that the universe in general was out of joint and he did not care who suffered.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He knew she would not care, and he tried to assure himself that it made no difference to him, but without any great degree of success.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He knew she would not care, and he tried to assure himself that it made no difference to him, but without any great degree of success.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
of great significance or value
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Morris Leighton was convinced that the universe in general was out of joint and he did not care who suffered.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A NEW ATTITUDE There are a number of things that an attorney and counselor at law is likely to do when distracted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He knew she would not care, and he tried to assure himself that it made no difference to him, but without any great degree of success.
jointnounUS /dʒɔɪnt/
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading Morris Leighton was convinced that the universe in general was out of joint and he did not care who suffered.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew she would not care, and he tried to assure himself that it made no difference to him, but without any great degree of success.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading A NEW ATTITUDE There are a number of things that an attorney and counselor at law is likely to do when distracted.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
Leighton
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From this reading Morris Leighton was convinced that the universe in general was out of joint and he did not care who suffered.
Leighton's
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From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading A NEW ATTITUDE There are a number of things that an attorney and counselor at law is likely to do when distracted.
something that is lost
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He knew she would not care, and he tried to assure himself that it made no difference to him, but without any great degree of success.
MainenounUS /meɪn/
a state in New England
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
morallyadverbUS /ˈmɔːrəli/
with respect to moral principles
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was quite confident that he should never see Zelda Dameron any more.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading Morris Leighton was convinced that the universe in general was out of joint and he did not care who suffered.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He was quite confident that he should never see Zelda Dameron any more.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW ATTITUDE There are a number of things that an attorney and counselor at law is likely to do when distracted.
not any; not one
From this reading He knew she would not care, and he tried to assure himself that it made no difference to him, but without any great degree of success.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Morris Leighton was convinced that the universe in general was out of joint and he did not care who suffered.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A NEW ATTITUDE There are a number of things that an attorney and counselor at law is likely to do when distracted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A NEW ATTITUDE There are a number of things that an attorney and counselor at law is likely to do when distracted.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
OregonnounUS /ˈɔːrəɡən/
a state in northwestern United States on the Pacific
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Morris Leighton was convinced that the universe in general was out of joint and he did not care who suffered.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
physicallyadverbUS /ˈfɪzɪkəli/
in accord with physical laws
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
PortlandnounUS /ˈpɔːrtlənd/
freshwater port and largest city in Oregon; located in northwestern Oregon on the Willamette River which divides the city into east and west sections; renowned for its beautiful natural setting among the mountains
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He was quite confident that he should never see Zelda Dameron any more.
rebukedverbUS /rɪˈbjuːkt/
past form of “rebuke” — censure severely or angrily
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
scoldingnounUS /ˈskoʊldɪŋ/
rebuking a person harshly
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was quite confident that he should never see Zelda Dameron any more.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew she would not care, and he tried to assure himself that it made no difference to him, but without any great degree of success.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
stenographernounUS /steˈnʌɡrəfər/
someone skilled in the transcription of speech (especially dictation)
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading He knew she would not care, and he tried to assure himself that it made no difference to him, but without any great degree of success.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Morris Leighton was convinced that the universe in general was out of joint and he did not care who suffered.
tendverbUS /tend/
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A NEW ATTITUDE There are a number of things that an attorney and counselor at law is likely to do when distracted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Morris Leighton was convinced that the universe in general was out of joint and he did not care who suffered.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A NEW ATTITUDE There are a number of things that an attorney and counselor at law is likely to do when distracted.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading A NEW ATTITUDE There are a number of things that an attorney and counselor at law is likely to do when distracted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A NEW ATTITUDE There are a number of things that an attorney and counselor at law is likely to do when distracted.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He knew she would not care, and he tried to assure himself that it made no difference to him, but without any great degree of success.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Morris Leighton was convinced that the universe in general was out of joint and he did not care who suffered.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Morris Leighton was convinced that the universe in general was out of joint and he did not care who suffered.
at the time that
From this reading A NEW ATTITUDE There are a number of things that an attorney and counselor at law is likely to do when distracted.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
which person or people
From this reading Morris Leighton was convinced that the universe in general was out of joint and he did not care who suffered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He rebuked the stenographer sharply about an error that crept into a demurrer he had dictated, which was not her fault at all, but Leighton’s; and the discovery that he had, with his own hand, addressed an important letter to Portland, Maine, that should have gone to Portland, Oregon, did not tend to ease his spirit; nor did he lift the burden that lay upon his soul by scolding the office boy for complicity in the loss of the letter, when the boy was neither physically nor morally responsible.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He knew she would not care, and he tried to assure himself that it made no difference to him, but without any great degree of success.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He knew she would not care, and he tried to assure himself that it made no difference to him, but without any great degree of success.
Zelda
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From this reading He was quite confident that he should never see Zelda Dameron any more.
