Chapter X

past form of “acquiesce” — to agree or express agreement

From this reading In any event he acquiesced in my request to be excused from participation and even added the assurance that Winters should have every opportunity of defence.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading In any event he acquiesced in my request to be excused from participation and even added the assurance that Winters should have every opportunity of defence.

later than; following

From this reading It had been determined that I was not to participate in the conduct of the case in any way: indeed, there was little alternative left the District Attorney in the matter after I had explained to him the course I had been pursuing and my views on the subject.

serving or used in place of another

From this reading It had been determined that I was not to participate in the conduct of the case in any way: indeed, there was little alternative left the District Attorney in the matter after I had explained to him the course I had been pursuing and my views on the subject.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE TRIAL It was the morning of the day of the trial and I sat at my desk getting through some routine duties in an entirely perfunctory way prior to attending the opening of the court.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE TRIAL It was the morning of the day of the trial and I sat at my desk getting through some routine duties in an entirely perfunctory way prior to attending the opening of the court.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It had been determined that I was not to participate in the conduct of the case in any way: indeed, there was little alternative left the District Attorney in the matter after I had explained to him the course I had been pursuing and my views on the subject.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He had not appeared much surprised by my disclosures and was probably not unprepared for them, but he questioned me as to my opinions and I thought seemed not unimpressed.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He had not appeared much surprised by my disclosures and was probably not unprepared for them, but he questioned me as to my opinions and I thought seemed not unimpressed.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading In any event he acquiesced in my request to be excused from participation and even added the assurance that Winters should have every opportunity of defence.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE TRIAL It was the morning of the day of the trial and I sat at my desk getting through some routine duties in an entirely perfunctory way prior to attending the opening of the court.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading THE TRIAL It was the morning of the day of the trial and I sat at my desk getting through some routine duties in an entirely perfunctory way prior to attending the opening of the court.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading It had been determined that I was not to participate in the conduct of the case in any way: indeed, there was little alternative left the District Attorney in the matter after I had explained to him the course I had been pursuing and my views on the subject.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading In any event he acquiesced in my request to be excused from participation and even added the assurance that Winters should have every opportunity of defence.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It had been determined that I was not to participate in the conduct of the case in any way: indeed, there was little alternative left the District Attorney in the matter after I had explained to him the course I had been pursuing and my views on the subject.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had not appeared much surprised by my disclosures and was probably not unprepared for them, but he questioned me as to my opinions and I thought seemed not unimpressed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had not appeared much surprised by my disclosures and was probably not unprepared for them, but he questioned me as to my opinions and I thought seemed not unimpressed.

an occurrence of something

From this reading It had been determined that I was not to participate in the conduct of the case in any way: indeed, there was little alternative left the District Attorney in the matter after I had explained to him the course I had been pursuing and my views on the subject.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading It had been determined that I was not to participate in the conduct of the case in any way: indeed, there was little alternative left the District Attorney in the matter after I had explained to him the course I had been pursuing and my views on the subject.

having or marked by confidence or assurance

From this reading At this moment, however, I did not feel confident.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading It had been determined that I was not to participate in the conduct of the case in any way: indeed, there was little alternative left the District Attorney in the matter after I had explained to him the course I had been pursuing and my views on the subject.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading THE TRIAL It was the morning of the day of the trial and I sat at my desk getting through some routine duties in an entirely perfunctory way prior to attending the opening of the court.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE TRIAL It was the morning of the day of the trial and I sat at my desk getting through some routine duties in an entirely perfunctory way prior to attending the opening of the court.

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading In any event he acquiesced in my request to be excused from participation and even added the assurance that Winters should have every opportunity of defence.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading THE TRIAL It was the morning of the day of the trial and I sat at my desk getting through some routine duties in an entirely perfunctory way prior to attending the opening of the court.

characterized by great determination

From this reading It had been determined that I was not to participate in the conduct of the case in any way: indeed, there was little alternative left the District Attorney in the matter after I had explained to him the course I had been pursuing and my views on the subject.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading At this moment, however, I did not feel confident.

plural of “disclosure” — the speech act of making something evident

From this reading He had not appeared much surprised by my disclosures and was probably not unprepared for them, but he questioned me as to my opinions and I thought seemed not unimpressed.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading It had been determined that I was not to participate in the conduct of the case in any way: indeed, there was little alternative left the District Attorney in the matter after I had explained to him the course I had been pursuing and my views on the subject.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading THE TRIAL It was the morning of the day of the trial and I sat at my desk getting through some routine duties in an entirely perfunctory way prior to attending the opening of the court.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading THE TRIAL It was the morning of the day of the trial and I sat at my desk getting through some routine duties in an entirely perfunctory way prior to attending the opening of the court.

divisible by two

From this reading In any event he acquiesced in my request to be excused from participation and even added the assurance that Winters should have every opportunity of defence.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading In any event he acquiesced in my request to be excused from participation and even added the assurance that Winters should have every opportunity of defence.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In any event he acquiesced in my request to be excused from participation and even added the assurance that Winters should have every opportunity of defence.

granted exemption

From this reading In any event he acquiesced in my request to be excused from participation and even added the assurance that Winters should have every opportunity of defence.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading It had been determined that I was not to participate in the conduct of the case in any way: indeed, there was little alternative left the District Attorney in the matter after I had explained to him the course I had been pursuing and my views on the subject.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading At this moment, however, I did not feel confident.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had not appeared much surprised by my disclosures and was probably not unprepared for them, but he questioned me as to my opinions and I thought seemed not unimpressed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In any event he acquiesced in my request to be excused from participation and even added the assurance that Winters should have every opportunity of defence.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading THE TRIAL It was the morning of the day of the trial and I sat at my desk getting through some routine duties in an entirely perfunctory way prior to attending the opening of the court.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It had been determined that I was not to participate in the conduct of the case in any way: indeed, there was little alternative left the District Attorney in the matter after I had explained to him the course I had been pursuing and my views on the subject.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In any event he acquiesced in my request to be excused from participation and even added the assurance that Winters should have every opportunity of defence.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had not appeared much surprised by my disclosures and was probably not unprepared for them, but he questioned me as to my opinions and I thought seemed not unimpressed.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It had been determined that I was not to participate in the conduct of the case in any way: indeed, there was little alternative left the District Attorney in the matter after I had explained to him the course I had been pursuing and my views on the subject.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading At this moment, however, I did not feel confident.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE TRIAL It was the morning of the day of the trial and I sat at my desk getting through some routine duties in an entirely perfunctory way prior to attending the opening of the court.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE TRIAL It was the morning of the day of the trial and I sat at my desk getting through some routine duties in an entirely perfunctory way prior to attending the opening of the court.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It had been determined that I was not to participate in the conduct of the case in any way: indeed, there was little alternative left the District Attorney in the matter after I had explained to him the course I had been pursuing and my views on the subject.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE TRIAL It was the morning of the day of the trial and I sat at my desk getting through some routine duties in an entirely perfunctory way prior to attending the opening of the court.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading It had been determined that I was not to participate in the conduct of the case in any way: indeed, there was little alternative left the District Attorney in the matter after I had explained to him the course I had been pursuing and my views on the subject.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It had been determined that I was not to participate in the conduct of the case in any way: indeed, there was little alternative left the District Attorney in the matter after I had explained to him the course I had been pursuing and my views on the subject.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It had been determined that I was not to participate in the conduct of the case in any way: indeed, there was little alternative left the District Attorney in the matter after I had explained to him the course I had been pursuing and my views on the subject.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He had not appeared much surprised by my disclosures and was probably not unprepared for them, but he questioned me as to my opinions and I thought seemed not unimpressed.

a particular point in time

From this reading At this moment, however, I did not feel confident.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE TRIAL It was the morning of the day of the trial and I sat at my desk getting through some routine duties in an entirely perfunctory way prior to attending the opening of the court.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He had not appeared much surprised by my disclosures and was probably not unprepared for them, but he questioned me as to my opinions and I thought seemed not unimpressed.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE TRIAL It was the morning of the day of the trial and I sat at my desk getting through some routine duties in an entirely perfunctory way prior to attending the opening of the court.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It had been determined that I was not to participate in the conduct of the case in any way: indeed, there was little alternative left the District Attorney in the matter after I had explained to him the course I had been pursuing and my views on the subject.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TRIAL It was the morning of the day of the trial and I sat at my desk getting through some routine duties in an entirely perfunctory way prior to attending the opening of the court.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It had been determined that I was not to participate in the conduct of the case in any way: indeed, there was little alternative left the District Attorney in the matter after I had explained to him the course I had been pursuing and my views on the subject.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading THE TRIAL It was the morning of the day of the trial and I sat at my desk getting through some routine duties in an entirely perfunctory way prior to attending the opening of the court.

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading He had not appeared much surprised by my disclosures and was probably not unprepared for them, but he questioned me as to my opinions and I thought seemed not unimpressed.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading In any event he acquiesced in my request to be excused from participation and even added the assurance that Winters should have every opportunity of defence.

share in something

From this reading It had been determined that I was not to participate in the conduct of the case in any way: indeed, there was little alternative left the District Attorney in the matter after I had explained to him the course I had been pursuing and my views on the subject.

the act of sharing in the activities of a group

From this reading In any event he acquiesced in my request to be excused from participation and even added the assurance that Winters should have every opportunity of defence.

hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough

From this reading THE TRIAL It was the morning of the day of the trial and I sat at my desk getting through some routine duties in an entirely perfunctory way prior to attending the opening of the court.

earlier in time

From this reading THE TRIAL It was the morning of the day of the trial and I sat at my desk getting through some routine duties in an entirely perfunctory way prior to attending the opening of the court.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading He had not appeared much surprised by my disclosures and was probably not unprepared for them, but he questioned me as to my opinions and I thought seemed not unimpressed.

following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit

From this reading It had been determined that I was not to participate in the conduct of the case in any way: indeed, there was little alternative left the District Attorney in the matter after I had explained to him the course I had been pursuing and my views on the subject.

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading He had not appeared much surprised by my disclosures and was probably not unprepared for them, but he questioned me as to my opinions and I thought seemed not unimpressed.

express the need or desire for

From this reading In any event he acquiesced in my request to be excused from participation and even added the assurance that Winters should have every opportunity of defence.

an unvarying or habitual method or procedure

From this reading THE TRIAL It was the morning of the day of the trial and I sat at my desk getting through some routine duties in an entirely perfunctory way prior to attending the opening of the court.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading THE TRIAL It was the morning of the day of the trial and I sat at my desk getting through some routine duties in an entirely perfunctory way prior to attending the opening of the court.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He had not appeared much surprised by my disclosures and was probably not unprepared for them, but he questioned me as to my opinions and I thought seemed not unimpressed.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading In any event he acquiesced in my request to be excused from participation and even added the assurance that Winters should have every opportunity of defence.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading THE TRIAL It was the morning of the day of the trial and I sat at my desk getting through some routine duties in an entirely perfunctory way prior to attending the opening of the court.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading It had been determined that I was not to participate in the conduct of the case in any way: indeed, there was little alternative left the District Attorney in the matter after I had explained to him the course I had been pursuing and my views on the subject.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading He had not appeared much surprised by my disclosures and was probably not unprepared for them, but he questioned me as to my opinions and I thought seemed not unimpressed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It had been determined that I was not to participate in the conduct of the case in any way: indeed, there was little alternative left the District Attorney in the matter after I had explained to him the course I had been pursuing and my views on the subject.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE TRIAL It was the morning of the day of the trial and I sat at my desk getting through some routine duties in an entirely perfunctory way prior to attending the opening of the court.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He had not appeared much surprised by my disclosures and was probably not unprepared for them, but he questioned me as to my opinions and I thought seemed not unimpressed.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It had been determined that I was not to participate in the conduct of the case in any way: indeed, there was little alternative left the District Attorney in the matter after I had explained to him the course I had been pursuing and my views on the subject.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading At this moment, however, I did not feel confident.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He had not appeared much surprised by my disclosures and was probably not unprepared for them, but he questioned me as to my opinions and I thought seemed not unimpressed.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE TRIAL It was the morning of the day of the trial and I sat at my desk getting through some routine duties in an entirely perfunctory way prior to attending the opening of the court.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE TRIAL It was the morning of the day of the trial and I sat at my desk getting through some routine duties in an entirely perfunctory way prior to attending the opening of the court.

the act of testing something

From this reading THE TRIAL It was the morning of the day of the trial and I sat at my desk getting through some routine duties in an entirely perfunctory way prior to attending the opening of the court.

not moved to serious regard

From this reading He had not appeared much surprised by my disclosures and was probably not unprepared for them, but he questioned me as to my opinions and I thought seemed not unimpressed.

without preparation; not prepared for

From this reading He had not appeared much surprised by my disclosures and was probably not unprepared for them, but he questioned me as to my opinions and I thought seemed not unimpressed.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading It had been determined that I was not to participate in the conduct of the case in any way: indeed, there was little alternative left the District Attorney in the matter after I had explained to him the course I had been pursuing and my views on the subject.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE TRIAL It was the morning of the day of the trial and I sat at my desk getting through some routine duties in an entirely perfunctory way prior to attending the opening of the court.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE TRIAL It was the morning of the day of the trial and I sat at my desk getting through some routine duties in an entirely perfunctory way prior to attending the opening of the court.

plural of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading In any event he acquiesced in my request to be excused from participation and even added the assurance that Winters should have every opportunity of defence.