Chapter XXVII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It is very difficult to say whether the change in the practice of our courts, by which prisoners are allowed counsel for their defence, is a real advantage to them or not.

a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt

From this reading The prisoner replies by his counsel to an accusation made; and if that reply is satisfactory to the jury, the trial should end there, with the summing-up of the evidence, and the exposition of the law by the judge.

a defendant in a criminal proceeding

From this reading It is probable that in most cases the right of reply conceded to the prosecution, and the loss of that assistance which the judge formerly thought himself bound to afford the accused person, more than balances the advantage of a practised defender.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading It is very difficult to say whether the change in the practice of our courts, by which prisoners are allowed counsel for their defence, is a real advantage to them or not.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading It is probable that in most cases the right of reply conceded to the prosecution, and the loss of that assistance which the judge formerly thought himself bound to afford the accused person, more than balances the advantage of a practised defender.

(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 brings the charge with all his materials prepared; he is bound to establish all the facts clearly, and at once, so as to leave no reasonable doubt.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading It is very difficult to say whether the change in the practice of our courts, by which prisoners are allowed counsel for their defence, is a real advantage to them or not.

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

From this reading The prisoner replies by his counsel to an accusation made; and if that reply is satisfactory to the jury, the trial should end there, with the summing-up of the evidence, and the exposition of the law by the judge.

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

From this reading It is probable that in most cases the right of reply conceded to the prosecution, and the loss of that assistance which the judge formerly thought himself bound to afford the accused person, more than balances the advantage of a practised defender.

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

From this reading It is very difficult to say whether the change in the practice of our courts, by which prisoners are allowed counsel for their defence, is a real advantage to them or not.

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

From this reading He brings the charge with all his materials prepared; he is bound to establish all the facts clearly, and at once, so as to leave no reasonable doubt.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading It is probable that in most cases the right of reply conceded to the prosecution, and the loss of that assistance which the judge formerly thought himself bound to afford the accused person, more than balances the advantage of a practised defender.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He brings the charge with all his materials prepared; he is bound to establish all the facts clearly, and at once, so as to leave no reasonable doubt.

plural of “balance” — a state of equilibrium

From this reading It is probable that in most cases the right of reply conceded to the prosecution, and the loss of that assistance which the judge formerly thought himself bound to afford the accused person, more than balances the advantage of a practised defender.

confined by bonds

From this reading It is probable that in most cases the right of reply conceded to the prosecution, and the loss of that assistance which the judge formerly thought himself bound to afford the accused person, more than balances the advantage of a practised defender.

third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He brings the charge with all his materials prepared; he is bound to establish all the facts clearly, and at once, so as to leave no reasonable doubt.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is very difficult to say whether the change in the practice of our courts, by which prisoners are allowed counsel for their defence, is a real advantage to them or not.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading It is probable that in most cases the right of reply conceded to the prosecution, and the loss of that assistance which the judge formerly thought himself bound to afford the accused person, more than balances the advantage of a practised defender.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading It is very difficult to say whether the change in the practice of our courts, by which prisoners are allowed counsel for their defence, is a real advantage to them or not.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading He brings the charge with all his materials prepared; he is bound to establish all the facts clearly, and at once, so as to leave no reasonable doubt.

without doubt or question

From this reading He brings the charge with all his materials prepared; he is bound to establish all the facts clearly, and at once, so as to leave no reasonable doubt.

past form of “concede” — admit (to a wrongdoing)

From this reading It is probable that in most cases the right of reply conceded to the prosecution, and the loss of that assistance which the judge formerly thought himself bound to afford the accused person, more than balances the advantage of a practised defender.

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading It is very difficult to say whether the change in the practice of our courts, by which prisoners are allowed counsel for their defence, is a real advantage to them or not.

plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading It is very difficult to say whether the change in the practice of our courts, by which prisoners are allowed counsel for their defence, is a real advantage to them or not.

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

From this reading It is very difficult to say whether the change in the practice of our courts, by which prisoners are allowed counsel for their defence, is a real advantage to them or not.

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading It is probable that in most cases the right of reply conceded to the prosecution, and the loss of that assistance which the judge formerly thought himself bound to afford the accused person, more than balances the advantage of a practised defender.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It is very difficult to say whether the change in the practice of our courts, by which prisoners are allowed counsel for their defence, is a real advantage to them or not.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading He brings the charge with all his materials prepared; he is bound to establish all the facts clearly, and at once, so as to leave no reasonable doubt.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The prisoner replies by his counsel to an accusation made; and if that reply is satisfactory to the jury, the trial should end there, with the summing-up of the evidence, and the exposition of the law by the judge.

set up or found

From this reading He brings the charge with all his materials prepared; he is bound to establish all the facts clearly, and at once, so as to leave no reasonable doubt.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading The prisoner replies by his counsel to an accusation made; and if that reply is satisfactory to the jury, the trial should end there, with the summing-up of the evidence, and the exposition of the law by the judge.

a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic

From this reading The prisoner replies by his counsel to an accusation made; and if that reply is satisfactory to the jury, the trial should end there, with the summing-up of the evidence, and the exposition of the law by the judge.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading He brings the charge with all his materials prepared; he is bound to establish all the facts clearly, and at once, so as to leave no reasonable doubt.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is very difficult to say whether the change in the practice of our courts, by which prisoners are allowed counsel for their defence, is a real advantage to them or not.

at a previous time

From this reading It is probable that in most cases the right of reply conceded to the prosecution, and the loss of that assistance which the judge formerly thought himself bound to afford the accused person, more than balances the advantage of a practised defender.

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

From this reading He brings the charge with all his materials prepared; he is bound to establish all the facts clearly, and at once, so as to leave no reasonable doubt.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading It is probable that in most cases the right of reply conceded to the prosecution, and the loss of that assistance which the judge formerly thought himself bound to afford the accused person, more than balances the advantage of a practised defender.

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

From this reading He brings the charge with all his materials prepared; he is bound to establish all the facts clearly, and at once, so as to leave no reasonable doubt.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The prisoner replies by his counsel to an accusation made; and if that reply is satisfactory to the jury, the trial should end there, with the summing-up of the evidence, and the exposition of the law by the judge.

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

From this reading It is very difficult to say whether the change in the practice of our courts, by which prisoners are allowed counsel for their defence, is a real advantage to them or not.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed the privilege of reply on the part of the public prosecutor seems a rank injustice.

an unjust act

From this reading Indeed the privilege of reply on the part of the public prosecutor seems a rank injustice.

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

From this reading It is very difficult to say whether the change in the practice of our courts, by which prisoners are allowed counsel for their defence, is a real advantage to them or not.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is very difficult to say whether the change in the practice of our courts, by which prisoners are allowed counsel for their defence, is a real advantage to them or not.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading It is probable that in most cases the right of reply conceded to the prosecution, and the loss of that assistance which the judge formerly thought himself bound to afford the accused person, more than balances the advantage of a practised defender.

a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law

From this reading The prisoner replies by his counsel to an accusation made; and if that reply is satisfactory to the jury, the trial should end there, with the summing-up of the evidence, and the exposition of the law by the judge.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading The prisoner replies by his counsel to an accusation made; and if that reply is satisfactory to the jury, the trial should end there, with the summing-up of the evidence, and the exposition of the law by the judge.

go away from a place

From this reading He brings the charge with all his materials prepared; he is bound to establish all the facts clearly, and at once, so as to leave no reasonable doubt.

something that is lost

From this reading It is probable that in most cases the right of reply conceded to the prosecution, and the loss of that assistance which the judge formerly thought himself bound to afford the accused person, more than balances the advantage of a practised defender.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The prisoner replies by his counsel to an accusation made; and if that reply is satisfactory to the jury, the trial should end there, with the summing-up of the evidence, and the exposition of the law by the judge.

plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading He brings the charge with all his materials prepared; he is bound to establish all the facts clearly, and at once, so as to leave no reasonable doubt.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It is probable that in most cases the right of reply conceded to the prosecution, and the loss of that assistance which the judge formerly thought himself bound to afford the accused person, more than balances the advantage of a practised defender.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It is probable that in most cases the right of reply conceded to the prosecution, and the loss of that assistance which the judge formerly thought himself bound to afford the accused person, more than balances the advantage of a practised defender.

not any; not one

From this reading He brings the charge with all his materials prepared; he is bound to establish all the facts clearly, and at once, so as to leave no reasonable doubt.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is very difficult to say whether the change in the practice of our courts, by which prisoners are allowed counsel for their defence, is a real advantage to them or not.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is very difficult to say whether the change in the practice of our courts, by which prisoners are allowed counsel for their defence, is a real advantage to them or not.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Indeed the privilege of reply on the part of the public prosecutor seems a rank injustice.

on one occasion

From this reading He brings the charge with all his materials prepared; he is bound to establish all the facts clearly, and at once, so as to leave no reasonable doubt.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is very difficult to say whether the change in the practice of our courts, by which prisoners are allowed counsel for their defence, is a real advantage to them or not.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It is very difficult to say whether the change in the practice of our courts, by which prisoners are allowed counsel for their defence, is a real advantage to them or not.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Indeed the privilege of reply on the part of the public prosecutor seems a rank injustice.

a human being

From this reading It is probable that in most cases the right of reply conceded to the prosecution, and the loss of that assistance which the judge formerly thought himself bound to afford the accused person, more than balances the advantage of a practised defender.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading It is very difficult to say whether the change in the practice of our courts, by which prisoners are allowed counsel for their defence, is a real advantage to them or not.

skillful after much practice

From this reading It is probable that in most cases the right of reply conceded to the prosecution, and the loss of that assistance which the judge formerly thought himself bound to afford the accused person, more than balances the advantage of a practised defender.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading He brings the charge with all his materials prepared; he is bound to establish all the facts clearly, and at once, so as to leave no reasonable doubt.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading The prisoner replies by his counsel to an accusation made; and if that reply is satisfactory to the jury, the trial should end there, with the summing-up of the evidence, and the exposition of the law by the judge.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading It is very difficult to say whether the change in the practice of our courts, by which prisoners are allowed counsel for their defence, is a real advantage to them or not.

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading Indeed the privilege of reply on the part of the public prosecutor seems a rank injustice.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading It is probable that in most cases the right of reply conceded to the prosecution, and the loss of that assistance which the judge formerly thought himself bound to afford the accused person, more than balances the advantage of a practised defender.

the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior

From this reading It is probable that in most cases the right of reply conceded to the prosecution, and the loss of that assistance which the judge formerly thought himself bound to afford the accused person, more than balances the advantage of a practised defender.

a government official who conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state

From this reading Indeed the privilege of reply on the part of the public prosecutor seems a rank injustice.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Indeed the privilege of reply on the part of the public prosecutor seems a rank injustice.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Indeed the privilege of reply on the part of the public prosecutor seems a rank injustice.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading It is very difficult to say whether the change in the practice of our courts, by which prisoners are allowed counsel for their defence, is a real advantage to them or not.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading He brings the charge with all his materials prepared; he is bound to establish all the facts clearly, and at once, so as to leave no reasonable doubt.

plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading The prisoner replies by his counsel to an accusation made; and if that reply is satisfactory to the jury, the trial should end there, with the summing-up of the evidence, and the exposition of the law by the judge.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading It is probable that in most cases the right of reply conceded to the prosecution, and the loss of that assistance which the judge formerly thought himself bound to afford the accused person, more than balances the advantage of a practised defender.

precisely, exactly

From this reading It is probable that in most cases the right of reply conceded to the prosecution, and the loss of that assistance which the judge formerly thought himself bound to afford the accused person, more than balances the advantage of a practised defender.

giving satisfaction

From this reading The prisoner replies by his counsel to an accusation made; and if that reply is satisfactory to the jury, the trial should end there, with the summing-up of the evidence, and the exposition of the law by the judge.

express in words

From this reading It is very difficult to say whether the change in the practice of our courts, by which prisoners are allowed counsel for their defence, is a real advantage to them or not.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Indeed the privilege of reply on the part of the public prosecutor seems a rank injustice.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The prisoner replies by his counsel to an accusation made; and if that reply is satisfactory to the jury, the trial should end there, with the summing-up of the evidence, and the exposition of the law by the judge.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He brings the charge with all his materials prepared; he is bound to establish all the facts clearly, and at once, so as to leave no reasonable doubt.

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From this reading The prisoner replies by his counsel to an accusation made; and if that reply is satisfactory to the jury, the trial should end there, with the summing-up of the evidence, and the exposition of the law by the judge.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It is probable that in most cases the right of reply conceded to the prosecution, and the loss of that assistance which the judge formerly thought himself bound to afford the accused person, more than balances the advantage of a practised defender.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is probable that in most cases the right of reply conceded to the prosecution, and the loss of that assistance which the judge formerly thought himself bound to afford the accused person, more than balances the advantage of a practised defender.

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

From this reading It is very difficult to say whether the change in the practice of our courts, by which prisoners are allowed counsel for their defence, is a real advantage to them or not.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It is very difficult to say whether the change in the practice of our courts, by which prisoners are allowed counsel for their defence, is a real advantage to them or not.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It is very difficult to say whether the change in the practice of our courts, by which prisoners are allowed counsel for their defence, is a real advantage to them or not.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The prisoner replies by his counsel to an accusation made; and if that reply is satisfactory to the jury, the trial should end there, with the summing-up of the evidence, and the exposition of the law by the judge.

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

From this reading It is probable that in most cases the right of reply conceded to the prosecution, and the loss of that assistance which the judge formerly thought himself bound to afford the accused person, more than balances the advantage of a practised defender.

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

From this reading It is very difficult to say whether the change in the practice of our courts, by which prisoners are allowed counsel for their defence, is a real advantage to them or not.

the act of testing something

From this reading The prisoner replies by his counsel to an accusation made; and if that reply is satisfactory to the jury, the trial should end there, with the summing-up of the evidence, and the exposition of the law by the judge.

precisely as stated

From this reading It is very difficult to say whether the change in the practice of our courts, by which prisoners are allowed counsel for their defence, is a real advantage to them or not.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading It is very difficult to say whether the change in the practice of our courts, by which prisoners are allowed counsel for their defence, is a real advantage to them or not.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It is very difficult to say whether the change in the practice of our courts, by which prisoners are allowed counsel for their defence, is a real advantage to them or not.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He brings the charge with all his materials prepared; he is bound to establish all the facts clearly, and at once, so as to leave no reasonable doubt.