Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading When the court convened the space outside the rail was jammed with a crowd that threatened to overflow the space inside which was reserved for members of the legal profession, witnesses, and the family of the defendant.

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

From this reading SILVIA HOLLAND'S GREAT PLEA TO THE JURY Hours before court time the next morning an immense crowd packed the streets around the building, and when the doors were opened it was useless to attempt the enforcement of the ticket rule.

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

From this reading SILVIA HOLLAND'S GREAT PLEA TO THE JURY Hours before court time the next morning an immense crowd packed the streets around the building, and when the doors were opened it was useless to attempt the enforcement of the ticket rule.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading SILVIA HOLLAND'S GREAT PLEA TO THE JURY Hours before court time the next morning an immense crowd packed the streets around the building, and when the doors were opened it was useless to attempt the enforcement of the ticket rule.

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

From this reading As soon as he sat down the Court recognized Silvia.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She took her place at the end of the counsel table with a few papers within reach.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading SILVIA HOLLAND'S GREAT PLEA TO THE JURY Hours before court time the next morning an immense crowd packed the streets around the building, and when the doors were opened it was useless to attempt the enforcement of the ticket rule.

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

From this reading It was an orderly crowd, however, and the tension of silence was so complete that it held them in a kind of paralysis of attention when the gavel fell and the stentorian voice of the bailiff called his "Hear ye."

an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc.

From this reading It was an orderly crowd, however, and the tension of silence was so complete that it held them in a kind of paralysis of attention when the gavel fell and the stentorian voice of the bailiff called his "Hear ye."

earlier than; in front of

From this reading SILVIA HOLLAND'S GREAT PLEA TO THE JURY Hours before court time the next morning an immense crowd packed the streets around the building, and when the doors were opened it was useless to attempt the enforcement of the ticket rule.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading SILVIA HOLLAND'S GREAT PLEA TO THE JURY Hours before court time the next morning an immense crowd packed the streets around the building, and when the doors were opened it was useless to attempt the enforcement of the ticket rule.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It was an orderly crowd, however, and the tension of silence was so complete that it held them in a kind of paralysis of attention when the gavel fell and the stentorian voice of the bailiff called his "Hear ye."

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading It was an orderly crowd, however, and the tension of silence was so complete that it held them in a kind of paralysis of attention when the gavel fell and the stentorian voice of the bailiff called his "Hear ye."

past form of “convene” — meet formally

From this reading When the court convened the space outside the rail was jammed with a crowd that threatened to overflow the space inside which was reserved for members of the legal profession, witnesses, and the family of the defendant.

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading She took her place at the end of the counsel table with a few papers within reach.

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

From this reading SILVIA HOLLAND'S GREAT PLEA TO THE JURY Hours before court time the next morning an immense crowd packed the streets around the building, and when the doors were opened it was useless to attempt the enforcement of the ticket rule.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading SILVIA HOLLAND'S GREAT PLEA TO THE JURY Hours before court time the next morning an immense crowd packed the streets around the building, and when the doors were opened it was useless to attempt the enforcement of the ticket rule.

a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused

From this reading When the court convened the space outside the rail was jammed with a crowd that threatened to overflow the space inside which was reserved for members of the legal profession, witnesses, and the family of the defendant.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading SILVIA HOLLAND'S GREAT PLEA TO THE JURY Hours before court time the next morning an immense crowd packed the streets around the building, and when the doors were opened it was useless to attempt the enforcement of the ticket rule.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading As soon as he sat down the Court recognized Silvia.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading She took her place at the end of the counsel table with a few papers within reach.

the act of enforcing; ensuring observance of or obedience to

From this reading SILVIA HOLLAND'S GREAT PLEA TO THE JURY Hours before court time the next morning an immense crowd packed the streets around the building, and when the doors were opened it was useless to attempt the enforcement of the ticket rule.

a social unit living together

From this reading When the court convened the space outside the rail was jammed with a crowd that threatened to overflow the space inside which was reserved for members of the legal profession, witnesses, and the family of the defendant.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading It was an orderly crowd, however, and the tension of silence was so complete that it held them in a kind of paralysis of attention when the gavel fell and the stentorian voice of the bailiff called his "Hear ye."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading She took her place at the end of the counsel table with a few papers within reach.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When the court convened the space outside the rail was jammed with a crowd that threatened to overflow the space inside which was reserved for members of the legal profession, witnesses, and the family of the defendant.

a small mallet used by a presiding officer or a judge

From this reading It was an orderly crowd, however, and the tension of silence was so complete that it held them in a kind of paralysis of attention when the gavel fell and the stentorian voice of the bailiff called his "Hear ye."

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

From this reading SILVIA HOLLAND'S GREAT PLEA TO THE JURY Hours before court time the next morning an immense crowd packed the streets around the building, and when the doors were opened it was useless to attempt the enforcement of the ticket rule.

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

From this reading As soon as he sat down the Court recognized Silvia.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading It was an orderly crowd, however, and the tension of silence was so complete that it held them in a kind of paralysis of attention when the gavel fell and the stentorian voice of the bailiff called his "Hear ye."

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading It was an orderly crowd, however, and the tension of silence was so complete that it held them in a kind of paralysis of attention when the gavel fell and the stentorian voice of the bailiff called his "Hear ye."

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

From this reading She took her place at the end of the counsel table with a few papers within reach.

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

From this reading It was an orderly crowd, however, and the tension of silence was so complete that it held them in a kind of paralysis of attention when the gavel fell and the stentorian voice of the bailiff called his "Hear ye."

possessive form of “holland” — a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level

From this reading SILVIA HOLLAND'S GREAT PLEA TO THE JURY Hours before court time the next morning an immense crowd packed the streets around the building, and when the doors were opened it was useless to attempt the enforcement of the ticket rule.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading SILVIA HOLLAND'S GREAT PLEA TO THE JURY Hours before court time the next morning an immense crowd packed the streets around the building, and when the doors were opened it was useless to attempt the enforcement of the ticket rule.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It was an orderly crowd, however, and the tension of silence was so complete that it held them in a kind of paralysis of attention when the gavel fell and the stentorian voice of the bailiff called his "Hear ye."

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading SILVIA HOLLAND'S GREAT PLEA TO THE JURY Hours before court time the next morning an immense crowd packed the streets around the building, and when the doors were opened it was useless to attempt the enforcement of the ticket rule.

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

From this reading It was an orderly crowd, however, and the tension of silence was so complete that it held them in a kind of paralysis of attention when the gavel fell and the stentorian voice of the bailiff called his "Hear ye."

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading When the court convened the space outside the rail was jammed with a crowd that threatened to overflow the space inside which was reserved for members of the legal profession, witnesses, and the family of the defendant.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading SILVIA HOLLAND'S GREAT PLEA TO THE JURY Hours before court time the next morning an immense crowd packed the streets around the building, and when the doors were opened it was useless to attempt the enforcement of the ticket rule.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading When the court convened the space outside the rail was jammed with a crowd that threatened to overflow the space inside which was reserved for members of the legal profession, witnesses, and the family of the defendant.

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

From this reading SILVIA HOLLAND'S GREAT PLEA TO THE JURY Hours before court time the next morning an immense crowd packed the streets around the building, and when the doors were opened it was useless to attempt the enforcement of the ticket rule.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading It was an orderly crowd, however, and the tension of silence was so complete that it held them in a kind of paralysis of attention when the gavel fell and the stentorian voice of the bailiff called his "Hear ye."

established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules

From this reading When the court convened the space outside the rail was jammed with a crowd that threatened to overflow the space inside which was reserved for members of the legal profession, witnesses, and the family of the defendant.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading When the court convened the space outside the rail was jammed with a crowd that threatened to overflow the space inside which was reserved for members of the legal profession, witnesses, and the family of the defendant.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading SILVIA HOLLAND'S GREAT PLEA TO THE JURY Hours before court time the next morning an immense crowd packed the streets around the building, and when the doors were opened it was useless to attempt the enforcement of the ticket rule.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading SILVIA HOLLAND'S GREAT PLEA TO THE JURY Hours before court time the next morning an immense crowd packed the streets around the building, and when the doors were opened it was useless to attempt the enforcement of the ticket rule.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SILVIA HOLLAND'S GREAT PLEA TO THE JURY Hours before court time the next morning an immense crowd packed the streets around the building, and when the doors were opened it was useless to attempt the enforcement of the ticket rule.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading SILVIA HOLLAND'S GREAT PLEA TO THE JURY Hours before court time the next morning an immense crowd packed the streets around the building, and when the doors were opened it was useless to attempt the enforcement of the ticket rule.

a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer

From this reading It was an orderly crowd, however, and the tension of silence was so complete that it held them in a kind of paralysis of attention when the gavel fell and the stentorian voice of the bailiff called his "Hear ye."

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading When the court convened the space outside the rail was jammed with a crowd that threatened to overflow the space inside which was reserved for members of the legal profession, witnesses, and the family of the defendant.

a large flow

From this reading When the court convened the space outside the rail was jammed with a crowd that threatened to overflow the space inside which was reserved for members of the legal profession, witnesses, and the family of the defendant.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading SILVIA HOLLAND'S GREAT PLEA TO THE JURY Hours before court time the next morning an immense crowd packed the streets around the building, and when the doors were opened it was useless to attempt the enforcement of the ticket rule.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading She took her place at the end of the counsel table with a few papers within reach.

loss of the ability to move a body part

From this reading It was an orderly crowd, however, and the tension of silence was so complete that it held them in a kind of paralysis of attention when the gavel fell and the stentorian voice of the bailiff called his "Hear ye."

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading She took her place at the end of the counsel table with a few papers within reach.

a humble request for help from someone in authority

From this reading SILVIA HOLLAND'S GREAT PLEA TO THE JURY Hours before court time the next morning an immense crowd packed the streets around the building, and when the doors were opened it was useless to attempt the enforcement of the ticket rule.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading When the court convened the space outside the rail was jammed with a crowd that threatened to overflow the space inside which was reserved for members of the legal profession, witnesses, and the family of the defendant.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading When the court convened the space outside the rail was jammed with a crowd that threatened to overflow the space inside which was reserved for members of the legal profession, witnesses, and the family of the defendant.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading She took her place at the end of the counsel table with a few papers within reach.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading As soon as he sat down the Court recognized Silvia.

set aside for the use of a particular person or party

From this reading When the court convened the space outside the rail was jammed with a crowd that threatened to overflow the space inside which was reserved for members of the legal profession, witnesses, and the family of the defendant.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading SILVIA HOLLAND'S GREAT PLEA TO THE JURY Hours before court time the next morning an immense crowd packed the streets around the building, and when the doors were opened it was useless to attempt the enforcement of the ticket rule.

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

From this reading As soon as he sat down the Court recognized Silvia.

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

From this reading She took her place at the end of the counsel table with a few papers within reach.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading It was an orderly crowd, however, and the tension of silence was so complete that it held them in a kind of paralysis of attention when the gavel fell and the stentorian voice of the bailiff called his "Hear ye."

type genus of the Sylviidae: warblers

From this reading SILVIA HOLLAND'S GREAT PLEA TO THE JURY Hours before court time the next morning an immense crowd packed the streets around the building, and when the doors were opened it was useless to attempt the enforcement of the ticket rule.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was an orderly crowd, however, and the tension of silence was so complete that it held them in a kind of paralysis of attention when the gavel fell and the stentorian voice of the bailiff called his "Hear ye."

in the near future

From this reading As soon as he sat down the Court recognized Silvia.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading When the court convened the space outside the rail was jammed with a crowd that threatened to overflow the space inside which was reserved for members of the legal profession, witnesses, and the family of the defendant.

(used of the voice or sound) deep and resonant

From this reading It was an orderly crowd, however, and the tension of silence was so complete that it held them in a kind of paralysis of attention when the gavel fell and the stentorian voice of the bailiff called his "Hear ye."

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading SILVIA HOLLAND'S GREAT PLEA TO THE JURY Hours before court time the next morning an immense crowd packed the streets around the building, and when the doors were opened it was useless to attempt the enforcement of the ticket rule.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading She took her place at the end of the counsel table with a few papers within reach.

(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense

From this reading It was an orderly crowd, however, and the tension of silence was so complete that it held them in a kind of paralysis of attention when the gavel fell and the stentorian voice of the bailiff called his "Hear ye."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When the court convened the space outside the rail was jammed with a crowd that threatened to overflow the space inside which was reserved for members of the legal profession, witnesses, and the family of the defendant.

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

From this reading SILVIA HOLLAND'S GREAT PLEA TO THE JURY Hours before court time the next morning an immense crowd packed the streets around the building, and when the doors were opened it was useless to attempt the enforcement of the ticket rule.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was an orderly crowd, however, and the tension of silence was so complete that it held them in a kind of paralysis of attention when the gavel fell and the stentorian voice of the bailiff called his "Hear ye."

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading When the court convened the space outside the rail was jammed with a crowd that threatened to overflow the space inside which was reserved for members of the legal profession, witnesses, and the family of the defendant.

a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

From this reading SILVIA HOLLAND'S GREAT PLEA TO THE JURY Hours before court time the next morning an immense crowd packed the streets around the building, and when the doors were opened it was useless to attempt the enforcement of the ticket rule.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading SILVIA HOLLAND'S GREAT PLEA TO THE JURY Hours before court time the next morning an immense crowd packed the streets around the building, and when the doors were opened it was useless to attempt the enforcement of the ticket rule.

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

From this reading SILVIA HOLLAND'S GREAT PLEA TO THE JURY Hours before court time the next morning an immense crowd packed the streets around the building, and when the doors were opened it was useless to attempt the enforcement of the ticket rule.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading She took her place at the end of the counsel table with a few papers within reach.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading SILVIA HOLLAND'S GREAT PLEA TO THE JURY Hours before court time the next morning an immense crowd packed the streets around the building, and when the doors were opened it was useless to attempt the enforcement of the ticket rule.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading It was an orderly crowd, however, and the tension of silence was so complete that it held them in a kind of paralysis of attention when the gavel fell and the stentorian voice of the bailiff called his "Hear ye."

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

From this reading SILVIA HOLLAND'S GREAT PLEA TO THE JURY Hours before court time the next morning an immense crowd packed the streets around the building, and when the doors were opened it was useless to attempt the enforcement of the ticket rule.

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

From this reading SILVIA HOLLAND'S GREAT PLEA TO THE JURY Hours before court time the next morning an immense crowd packed the streets around the building, and when the doors were opened it was useless to attempt the enforcement of the ticket rule.

at the time that

From this reading SILVIA HOLLAND'S GREAT PLEA TO THE JURY Hours before court time the next morning an immense crowd packed the streets around the building, and when the doors were opened it was useless to attempt the enforcement of the ticket rule.

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

From this reading When the court convened the space outside the rail was jammed with a crowd that threatened to overflow the space inside which was reserved for members of the legal profession, witnesses, and the family of the defendant.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When the court convened the space outside the rail was jammed with a crowd that threatened to overflow the space inside which was reserved for members of the legal profession, witnesses, and the family of the defendant.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading She took her place at the end of the counsel table with a few papers within reach.

plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading When the court convened the space outside the rail was jammed with a crowd that threatened to overflow the space inside which was reserved for members of the legal profession, witnesses, and the family of the defendant.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading It was an orderly crowd, however, and the tension of silence was so complete that it held them in a kind of paralysis of attention when the gavel fell and the stentorian voice of the bailiff called his "Hear ye."