Chapter VII

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She will not be stayed nor thrown from her scent, although the morning wears slowly and some fear_ JUSTICE _will be balked._ On the twenty-seventh day of December, 1672, Judge Lollimour and Judge Bride, of the Court of Assistants, Boston, entered with pomp into Salem.

(Greek mythology) the god of the underworld in ancient mythology; brother of Zeus and husband of Persephone

From this reading They were escorted by the Boston marshal, by constables, aides, etc., in full regalia.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading She will not be stayed nor thrown from her scent, although the morning wears slowly and some fear_ JUSTICE _will be balked._ On the twenty-seventh day of December, 1672, Judge Lollimour and Judge Bride, of the Court of Assistants, Boston, entered with pomp into Salem.

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

From this reading She will not be stayed nor thrown from her scent, although the morning wears slowly and some fear_ JUSTICE _will be balked._ On the twenty-seventh day of December, 1672, Judge Lollimour and Judge Bride, of the Court of Assistants, Boston, entered with pomp into Salem.

third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading JUSTICE _arrives.

plural of “assistant” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading She will not be stayed nor thrown from her scent, although the morning wears slowly and some fear_ JUSTICE _will be balked._ On the twenty-seventh day of December, 1672, Judge Lollimour and Judge Bride, of the Court of Assistants, Boston, entered with pomp into Salem.

past form of “balk” — refuse to comply

From this reading She will not be stayed nor thrown from her scent, although the morning wears slowly and some fear_ JUSTICE _will be balked._ On the twenty-seventh day of December, 1672, Judge Lollimour and Judge Bride, of the Court of Assistants, Boston, entered with pomp into Salem.

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

From this reading She will not be stayed nor thrown from her scent, although the morning wears slowly and some fear_ JUSTICE _will be balked._ On the twenty-seventh day of December, 1672, Judge Lollimour and Judge Bride, of the Court of Assistants, Boston, entered with pomp into Salem.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading This pretty cavalcade drew rein by the horse-block of the Black Moon, where ordinarily preliminary hearings were conducted.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading She will not be stayed nor thrown from her scent, although the morning wears slowly and some fear_ JUSTICE _will be balked._ On the twenty-seventh day of December, 1672, Judge Lollimour and Judge Bride, of the Court of Assistants, Boston, entered with pomp into Salem.

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading She will not be stayed nor thrown from her scent, although the morning wears slowly and some fear_ JUSTICE _will be balked._ On the twenty-seventh day of December, 1672, Judge Lollimour and Judge Bride, of the Court of Assistants, Boston, entered with pomp into Salem.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They were escorted by the Boston marshal, by constables, aides, etc., in full regalia.

a procession of people traveling on horseback

From this reading This pretty cavalcade drew rein by the horse-block of the Black Moon, where ordinarily preliminary hearings were conducted.

an associate that one works with

From this reading Judge Bride (this was the great Judge Bride) said to Judge Lollimour, his colleague, ‘Sir, what will we do with this great crowd gathered hereabout, waiting to hear the findings of Justice?’

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading This pretty cavalcade drew rein by the horse-block of the Black Moon, where ordinarily preliminary hearings were conducted.

plural of “constable” — a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff

From this reading They were escorted by the Boston marshal, by constables, aides, etc., in full regalia.

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

From this reading She will not be stayed nor thrown from her scent, although the morning wears slowly and some fear_ JUSTICE _will be balked._ On the twenty-seventh day of December, 1672, Judge Lollimour and Judge Bride, of the Court of Assistants, Boston, entered with pomp into Salem.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Judge Bride (this was the great Judge Bride) said to Judge Lollimour, his colleague, ‘Sir, what will we do with this great crowd gathered hereabout, waiting to hear the findings of Justice?’

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading She will not be stayed nor thrown from her scent, although the morning wears slowly and some fear_ JUSTICE _will be balked._ On the twenty-seventh day of December, 1672, Judge Lollimour and Judge Bride, of the Court of Assistants, Boston, entered with pomp into Salem.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading She will not be stayed nor thrown from her scent, although the morning wears slowly and some fear_ JUSTICE _will be balked._ On the twenty-seventh day of December, 1672, Judge Lollimour and Judge Bride, of the Court of Assistants, Boston, entered with pomp into Salem.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Judge Bride (this was the great Judge Bride) said to Judge Lollimour, his colleague, ‘Sir, what will we do with this great crowd gathered hereabout, waiting to hear the findings of Justice?’

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading This pretty cavalcade drew rein by the horse-block of the Black Moon, where ordinarily preliminary hearings were conducted.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading She will not be stayed nor thrown from her scent, although the morning wears slowly and some fear_ JUSTICE _will be balked._ On the twenty-seventh day of December, 1672, Judge Lollimour and Judge Bride, of the Court of Assistants, Boston, entered with pomp into Salem.

past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort

From this reading They were escorted by the Boston marshal, by constables, aides, etc., in full regalia.

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From this reading They were escorted by the Boston marshal, by constables, aides, etc., in full regalia.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading She will not be stayed nor thrown from her scent, although the morning wears slowly and some fear_ JUSTICE _will be balked._ On the twenty-seventh day of December, 1672, Judge Lollimour and Judge Bride, of the Court of Assistants, Boston, entered with pomp into Salem.

a collection of tools and other articles used by an artisan to make jewelry or clothing or shoes

From this reading Judge Bride (this was the great Judge Bride) said to Judge Lollimour, his colleague, ‘Sir, what will we do with this great crowd gathered hereabout, waiting to hear the findings of Justice?’

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She will not be stayed nor thrown from her scent, although the morning wears slowly and some fear_ JUSTICE _will be balked._ On the twenty-seventh day of December, 1672, Judge Lollimour and Judge Bride, of the Court of Assistants, Boston, entered with pomp into Salem.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading They were escorted by the Boston marshal, by constables, aides, etc., in full regalia.

brought together in one place

From this reading Judge Bride (this was the great Judge Bride) said to Judge Lollimour, his colleague, ‘Sir, what will we do with this great crowd gathered hereabout, waiting to hear the findings of Justice?’

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Judge Bride (this was the great Judge Bride) said to Judge Lollimour, his colleague, ‘Sir, what will we do with this great crowd gathered hereabout, waiting to hear the findings of Justice?’

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Judge Bride (this was the great Judge Bride) said to Judge Lollimour, his colleague, ‘Sir, what will we do with this great crowd gathered hereabout, waiting to hear the findings of Justice?’

plural of “hearing” — (law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading This pretty cavalcade drew rein by the horse-block of the Black Moon, where ordinarily preliminary hearings were conducted.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading She will not be stayed nor thrown from her scent, although the morning wears slowly and some fear_ JUSTICE _will be balked._ On the twenty-seventh day of December, 1672, Judge Lollimour and Judge Bride, of the Court of Assistants, Boston, entered with pomp into Salem.

in this general vicinity

From this reading Judge Bride (this was the great Judge Bride) said to Judge Lollimour, his colleague, ‘Sir, what will we do with this great crowd gathered hereabout, waiting to hear the findings of Justice?’

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Judge Bride (this was the great Judge Bride) said to Judge Lollimour, his colleague, ‘Sir, what will we do with this great crowd gathered hereabout, waiting to hear the findings of Justice?’

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This pretty cavalcade drew rein by the horse-block of the Black Moon, where ordinarily preliminary hearings were conducted.

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

From this reading They were escorted by the Boston marshal, by constables, aides, etc., in full regalia.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She will not be stayed nor thrown from her scent, although the morning wears slowly and some fear_ JUSTICE _will be balked._ On the twenty-seventh day of December, 1672, Judge Lollimour and Judge Bride, of the Court of Assistants, Boston, entered with pomp into Salem.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading She will not be stayed nor thrown from her scent, although the morning wears slowly and some fear_ JUSTICE _will be balked._ On the twenty-seventh day of December, 1672, Judge Lollimour and Judge Bride, of the Court of Assistants, Boston, entered with pomp into Salem.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading JUSTICE _arrives.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She will not be stayed nor thrown from her scent, although the morning wears slowly and some fear_ JUSTICE _will be balked._ On the twenty-seventh day of December, 1672, Judge Lollimour and Judge Bride, of the Court of Assistants, Boston, entered with pomp into Salem.

place in proper rank

From this reading They were escorted by the Boston marshal, by constables, aides, etc., in full regalia.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading This pretty cavalcade drew rein by the horse-block of the Black Moon, where ordinarily preliminary hearings were conducted.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading She will not be stayed nor thrown from her scent, although the morning wears slowly and some fear_ JUSTICE _will be balked._ On the twenty-seventh day of December, 1672, Judge Lollimour and Judge Bride, of the Court of Assistants, Boston, entered with pomp into Salem.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading She will not be stayed nor thrown from her scent, although the morning wears slowly and some fear_ JUSTICE _will be balked._ On the twenty-seventh day of December, 1672, Judge Lollimour and Judge Bride, of the Court of Assistants, Boston, entered with pomp into Salem.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She will not be stayed nor thrown from her scent, although the morning wears slowly and some fear_ JUSTICE _will be balked._ On the twenty-seventh day of December, 1672, Judge Lollimour and Judge Bride, of the Court of Assistants, Boston, entered with pomp into Salem.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She will not be stayed nor thrown from her scent, although the morning wears slowly and some fear_ JUSTICE _will be balked._ On the twenty-seventh day of December, 1672, Judge Lollimour and Judge Bride, of the Court of Assistants, Boston, entered with pomp into Salem.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She will not be stayed nor thrown from her scent, although the morning wears slowly and some fear_ JUSTICE _will be balked._ On the twenty-seventh day of December, 1672, Judge Lollimour and Judge Bride, of the Court of Assistants, Boston, entered with pomp into Salem.

under normal conditions

From this reading This pretty cavalcade drew rein by the horse-block of the Black Moon, where ordinarily preliminary hearings were conducted.

cheap or pretentious or vain display

From this reading She will not be stayed nor thrown from her scent, although the morning wears slowly and some fear_ JUSTICE _will be balked._ On the twenty-seventh day of December, 1672, Judge Lollimour and Judge Bride, of the Court of Assistants, Boston, entered with pomp into Salem.

denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important

From this reading This pretty cavalcade drew rein by the horse-block of the Black Moon, where ordinarily preliminary hearings were conducted.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading This pretty cavalcade drew rein by the horse-block of the Black Moon, where ordinarily preliminary hearings were conducted.

paraphernalia indicative of royalty (or other high office)

From this reading They were escorted by the Boston marshal, by constables, aides, etc., in full regalia.

control and direct with or as if by reins

From this reading This pretty cavalcade drew rein by the horse-block of the Black Moon, where ordinarily preliminary hearings were conducted.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Judge Bride (this was the great Judge Bride) said to Judge Lollimour, his colleague, ‘Sir, what will we do with this great crowd gathered hereabout, waiting to hear the findings of Justice?’

capital of the state of Oregon in the northwestern part of the state on the Willamette River

From this reading She will not be stayed nor thrown from her scent, although the morning wears slowly and some fear_ JUSTICE _will be balked._ On the twenty-seventh day of December, 1672, Judge Lollimour and Judge Bride, of the Court of Assistants, Boston, entered with pomp into Salem.

A distinctive smell or aroma.

From this reading She will not be stayed nor thrown from her scent, although the morning wears slowly and some fear_ JUSTICE _will be balked._ On the twenty-seventh day of December, 1672, Judge Lollimour and Judge Bride, of the Court of Assistants, Boston, entered with pomp into Salem.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She will not be stayed nor thrown from her scent, although the morning wears slowly and some fear_ JUSTICE _will be balked._ On the twenty-seventh day of December, 1672, Judge Lollimour and Judge Bride, of the Court of Assistants, Boston, entered with pomp into Salem.

term of address for a man

From this reading Judge Bride (this was the great Judge Bride) said to Judge Lollimour, his colleague, ‘Sir, what will we do with this great crowd gathered hereabout, waiting to hear the findings of Justice?’

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading She will not be stayed nor thrown from her scent, although the morning wears slowly and some fear_ JUSTICE _will be balked._ On the twenty-seventh day of December, 1672, Judge Lollimour and Judge Bride, of the Court of Assistants, Boston, entered with pomp into Salem.

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

From this reading She will not be stayed nor thrown from her scent, although the morning wears slowly and some fear_ JUSTICE _will be balked._ On the twenty-seventh day of December, 1672, Judge Lollimour and Judge Bride, of the Court of Assistants, Boston, entered with pomp into Salem.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading She will not be stayed nor thrown from her scent, although the morning wears slowly and some fear_ JUSTICE _will be balked._ On the twenty-seventh day of December, 1672, Judge Lollimour and Judge Bride, of the Court of Assistants, Boston, entered with pomp into Salem.

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

From this reading She will not be stayed nor thrown from her scent, although the morning wears slowly and some fear_ JUSTICE _will be balked._ On the twenty-seventh day of December, 1672, Judge Lollimour and Judge Bride, of the Court of Assistants, Boston, entered with pomp into Salem.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were escorted by the Boston marshal, by constables, aides, etc., in full regalia.

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

From this reading This pretty cavalcade drew rein by the horse-block of the Black Moon, where ordinarily preliminary hearings were conducted.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading She will not be stayed nor thrown from her scent, although the morning wears slowly and some fear_ JUSTICE _will be balked._ On the twenty-seventh day of December, 1672, Judge Lollimour and Judge Bride, of the Court of Assistants, Boston, entered with pomp into Salem.

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

From this reading Judge Bride (this was the great Judge Bride) said to Judge Lollimour, his colleague, ‘Sir, what will we do with this great crowd gathered hereabout, waiting to hear the findings of Justice?’

coming next after the twenty-sixth in position

From this reading She will not be stayed nor thrown from her scent, although the morning wears slowly and some fear_ JUSTICE _will be balked._ On the twenty-seventh day of December, 1672, Judge Lollimour and Judge Bride, of the Court of Assistants, Boston, entered with pomp into Salem.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Judge Bride (this was the great Judge Bride) said to Judge Lollimour, his colleague, ‘Sir, what will we do with this great crowd gathered hereabout, waiting to hear the findings of Justice?’

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

From this reading Judge Bride (this was the great Judge Bride) said to Judge Lollimour, his colleague, ‘Sir, what will we do with this great crowd gathered hereabout, waiting to hear the findings of Justice?’

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Judge Bride (this was the great Judge Bride) said to Judge Lollimour, his colleague, ‘Sir, what will we do with this great crowd gathered hereabout, waiting to hear the findings of Justice?’

plural of “wear” — impairment resulting from long use

From this reading She will not be stayed nor thrown from her scent, although the morning wears slowly and some fear_ JUSTICE _will be balked._ On the twenty-seventh day of December, 1672, Judge Lollimour and Judge Bride, of the Court of Assistants, Boston, entered with pomp into Salem.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading They were escorted by the Boston marshal, by constables, aides, etc., in full regalia.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Judge Bride (this was the great Judge Bride) said to Judge Lollimour, his colleague, ‘Sir, what will we do with this great crowd gathered hereabout, waiting to hear the findings of Justice?’

in or at the place that

From this reading This pretty cavalcade drew rein by the horse-block of the Black Moon, where ordinarily preliminary hearings were conducted.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading She will not be stayed nor thrown from her scent, although the morning wears slowly and some fear_ JUSTICE _will be balked._ On the twenty-seventh day of December, 1672, Judge Lollimour and Judge Bride, of the Court of Assistants, Boston, entered with pomp into Salem.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She will not be stayed nor thrown from her scent, although the morning wears slowly and some fear_ JUSTICE _will be balked._ On the twenty-seventh day of December, 1672, Judge Lollimour and Judge Bride, of the Court of Assistants, Boston, entered with pomp into Salem.