English Words: J

The property of being jussive.

Factually right, correct; factual.

A short period of time, typically anywhere from several seconds to several minutes or more.

Only one second; a passage of time one-sixtieth of a minute in duration.

Approximately, very nearly.

Someone who is attractive, but not too distinguished in other areas.

Used to say that an occurrence, or situation, is not only fortunate, but that on the contrary, it could have been a lot worse; or that something that might at first seem bad is actually good because it could have been worse.

Eggcorn of just as soon.

Used to show that the truth or existence of one thing does not logically justify the truth or existence of another thing.

The compensation provided for property taken via eminent domain. It is usually the fair market value of the property, but may be determined by other means.

Used to soften a question and indicate there is no ulterior motive for asking.

A punishment or reward that is considered to be what the recipient deserved.

Great or going well.

The minimum amount necessary for something.

Ordinary, unpretentious people; an ordinary, unpretentious person.

Participants in a two-way, nonromantic friendship.

A small time after

To provide for a possible event as a precaution.

At the last possible moment; just before or within the assigned time.

The correct sounding of notes or intervals; true pitch.

I wasn't serious; it was only a joke.

In that manner.

Very close to the present moment; just a moment ago.

exactly

A benefit received (tangible or figurative) as a result of morally, or acceptably correct actions.

Used to deflect responsibility for a hurtful remark.

In the precise manner indicated.

Anyway; nevertheless.

A most appropriate or suitable action or object in a given situation.

Alternative form of what the doctor ordered.

Used to qualify a question or action, explaining it as motivated by curiosity.

right now; immediately, straightaway

A story which supposedly explains the beginning or early development of a current state of affairs; a myth, a pourquoi story.

A knee-length coat worn by men in the 17th and 18th centuries.

A tight, knee-length men's coat worn in the late 17th and early 18th century.

comparative form of just: more just

A surname.

A representative and enforcer of the king or ruler's justice.

The state or characteristic of being just or fair.

If a wrong is not redressed within a reasonable time, it is as though the wrong were not redressed at all.

Having had interactions with the criminal justice system as a defendant.

Resembling or characteristic of a justice or justice.

Liable to trial in a court of justice.

An unincorporated community in Garza County, Texas, United States.

Devoid of or without justice.

Alternative form of justice-like.

Administration of justice; procedure in courts of justice.

One who administers justice, particularly a judge.

The office or dignity of a justice.

Leaning or leading toward justice.