Chapter XXVIII

later than; following

From this reading And all of this carrying the case well into November, and after Mason had been overwhelmingly elected to the judgeship which he had so craved.

(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 And their testimony, particularly that of the doctors, three guides, the woman who heard Roberta's last cry, all repeatedly objected to by Jephson and Belknap, for upon such weakness and demonstrable error as they could point out depended the plausibility of Clyde's daring defense.

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

From this reading And then witnesses, witnesses, witnesses--to the number of one hundred and twenty-seven.

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

From this reading And their testimony, particularly that of the doctors, three guides, the woman who heard Roberta's last cry, all repeatedly objected to by Jephson and Belknap, for upon such weakness and demonstrable error as they could point out depended the plausibility of Clyde's daring defense.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And obviously, as the days passed and the newspaper writers at the trial saw it, Clyde was guilty.

for the reason that

From this reading And because of the very vigor and strife of the trial, the general public from coast to coast taking more and more interest.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading And all of this carrying the case well into November, and after Mason had been overwhelmingly elected to the judgeship which he had so craved.

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From this reading And their testimony, particularly that of the doctors, three guides, the woman who heard Roberta's last cry, all repeatedly objected to by Jephson and Belknap, for upon such weakness and demonstrable error as they could point out depended the plausibility of Clyde's daring defense.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading And their testimony, particularly that of the doctors, three guides, the woman who heard Roberta's last cry, all repeatedly objected to by Jephson and Belknap, for upon such weakness and demonstrable error as they could point out depended the plausibility of Clyde's daring defense.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading And all of this carrying the case well into November, and after Mason had been overwhelmingly elected to the judgeship which he had so craved.

an occurrence of something

From this reading And all of this carrying the case well into November, and after Mason had been overwhelmingly elected to the judgeship which he had so craved.

a river in western Scotland that flows from the southern uplands into the Firth of Clyde; navigable by oceangoing vessels as far as Glasgow

From this reading And obviously, as the days passed and the newspaper writers at the trial saw it, Clyde was guilty.

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From this reading And their testimony, particularly that of the doctors, three guides, the woman who heard Roberta's last cry, all repeatedly objected to by Jephson and Belknap, for upon such weakness and demonstrable error as they could point out depended the plausibility of Clyde's daring defense.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading And because of the very vigor and strife of the trial, the general public from coast to coast taking more and more interest.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading And their testimony, particularly that of the doctors, three guides, the woman who heard Roberta's last cry, all repeatedly objected to by Jephson and Belknap, for upon such weakness and demonstrable error as they could point out depended the plausibility of Clyde's daring defense.

wanted intensely

From this reading And all of this carrying the case well into November, and after Mason had been overwhelmingly elected to the judgeship which he had so craved.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading And their testimony, particularly that of the doctors, three guides, the woman who heard Roberta's last cry, all repeatedly objected to by Jephson and Belknap, for upon such weakness and demonstrable error as they could point out depended the plausibility of Clyde's daring defense.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading And their testimony, particularly that of the doctors, three guides, the woman who heard Roberta's last cry, all repeatedly objected to by Jephson and Belknap, for upon such weakness and demonstrable error as they could point out depended the plausibility of Clyde's daring defense.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading And obviously, as the days passed and the newspaper writers at the trial saw it, Clyde was guilty.

(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies

From this reading And their testimony, particularly that of the doctors, three guides, the woman who heard Roberta's last cry, all repeatedly objected to by Jephson and Belknap, for upon such weakness and demonstrable error as they could point out depended the plausibility of Clyde's daring defense.

necessarily or demonstrably true

From this reading And their testimony, particularly that of the doctors, three guides, the woman who heard Roberta's last cry, all repeatedly objected to by Jephson and Belknap, for upon such weakness and demonstrable error as they could point out depended the plausibility of Clyde's daring defense.

past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading And their testimony, particularly that of the doctors, three guides, the woman who heard Roberta's last cry, all repeatedly objected to by Jephson and Belknap, for upon such weakness and demonstrable error as they could point out depended the plausibility of Clyde's daring defense.

plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading And their testimony, particularly that of the doctors, three guides, the woman who heard Roberta's last cry, all repeatedly objected to by Jephson and Belknap, for upon such weakness and demonstrable error as they could point out depended the plausibility of Clyde's daring defense.

subject to popular election

From this reading And all of this carrying the case well into November, and after Mason had been overwhelmingly elected to the judgeship which he had so craved.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading And their testimony, particularly that of the doctors, three guides, the woman who heard Roberta's last cry, all repeatedly objected to by Jephson and Belknap, for upon such weakness and demonstrable error as they could point out depended the plausibility of Clyde's daring defense.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And their testimony, particularly that of the doctors, three guides, the woman who heard Roberta's last cry, all repeatedly objected to by Jephson and Belknap, for upon such weakness and demonstrable error as they could point out depended the plausibility of Clyde's daring defense.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And because of the very vigor and strife of the trial, the general public from coast to coast taking more and more interest.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading And because of the very vigor and strife of the trial, the general public from coast to coast taking more and more interest.

plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others

From this reading And their testimony, particularly that of the doctors, three guides, the woman who heard Roberta's last cry, all repeatedly objected to by Jephson and Belknap, for upon such weakness and demonstrable error as they could point out depended the plausibility of Clyde's daring defense.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading And obviously, as the days passed and the newspaper writers at the trial saw it, Clyde was guilty.

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

From this reading And all of this carrying the case well into November, and after Mason had been overwhelmingly elected to the judgeship which he had so craved.

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

From this reading And all of this carrying the case well into November, and after Mason had been overwhelmingly elected to the judgeship which he had so craved.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading And their testimony, particularly that of the doctors, three guides, the woman who heard Roberta's last cry, all repeatedly objected to by Jephson and Belknap, for upon such weakness and demonstrable error as they could point out depended the plausibility of Clyde's daring defense.

ten 10s

From this reading And then witnesses, witnesses, witnesses--to the number of one hundred and twenty-seven.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading And because of the very vigor and strife of the trial, the general public from coast to coast taking more and more interest.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading And all of this carrying the case well into November, and after Mason had been overwhelmingly elected to the judgeship which he had so craved.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And obviously, as the days passed and the newspaper writers at the trial saw it, Clyde was guilty.

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From this reading And their testimony, particularly that of the doctors, three guides, the woman who heard Roberta's last cry, all repeatedly objected to by Jephson and Belknap, for upon such weakness and demonstrable error as they could point out depended the plausibility of Clyde's daring defense.

the position of judge

From this reading And all of this carrying the case well into November, and after Mason had been overwhelmingly elected to the judgeship which he had so craved.

immediately past

From this reading And their testimony, particularly that of the doctors, three guides, the woman who heard Roberta's last cry, all repeatedly objected to by Jephson and Belknap, for upon such weakness and demonstrable error as they could point out depended the plausibility of Clyde's daring defense.

American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)

From this reading And all of this carrying the case well into November, and after Mason had been overwhelmingly elected to the judgeship which he had so craved.

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

From this reading And because of the very vigor and strife of the trial, the general public from coast to coast taking more and more interest.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading And obviously, as the days passed and the newspaper writers at the trial saw it, Clyde was guilty.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading And all of this carrying the case well into November, and after Mason had been overwhelmingly elected to the judgeship which he had so craved.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading And then witnesses, witnesses, witnesses--to the number of one hundred and twenty-seven.

past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent

From this reading And their testimony, particularly that of the doctors, three guides, the woman who heard Roberta's last cry, all repeatedly objected to by Jephson and Belknap, for upon such weakness and demonstrable error as they could point out depended the plausibility of Clyde's daring defense.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading And obviously, as the days passed and the newspaper writers at the trial saw it, Clyde was guilty.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And then witnesses, witnesses, witnesses--to the number of one hundred and twenty-seven.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading And then witnesses, witnesses, witnesses--to the number of one hundred and twenty-seven.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading And their testimony, particularly that of the doctors, three guides, the woman who heard Roberta's last cry, all repeatedly objected to by Jephson and Belknap, for upon such weakness and demonstrable error as they could point out depended the plausibility of Clyde's daring defense.

incapable of being resisted

From this reading And all of this carrying the case well into November, and after Mason had been overwhelmingly elected to the judgeship which he had so craved.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading And their testimony, particularly that of the doctors, three guides, the woman who heard Roberta's last cry, all repeatedly objected to by Jephson and Belknap, for upon such weakness and demonstrable error as they could point out depended the plausibility of Clyde's daring defense.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading And obviously, as the days passed and the newspaper writers at the trial saw it, Clyde was guilty.

apparent validity

From this reading And their testimony, particularly that of the doctors, three guides, the woman who heard Roberta's last cry, all repeatedly objected to by Jephson and Belknap, for upon such weakness and demonstrable error as they could point out depended the plausibility of Clyde's daring defense.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading And their testimony, particularly that of the doctors, three guides, the woman who heard Roberta's last cry, all repeatedly objected to by Jephson and Belknap, for upon such weakness and demonstrable error as they could point out depended the plausibility of Clyde's daring defense.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading And because of the very vigor and strife of the trial, the general public from coast to coast taking more and more interest.

several time

From this reading And their testimony, particularly that of the doctors, three guides, the woman who heard Roberta's last cry, all repeatedly objected to by Jephson and Belknap, for upon such weakness and demonstrable error as they could point out depended the plausibility of Clyde's daring defense.

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From this reading And their testimony, particularly that of the doctors, three guides, the woman who heard Roberta's last cry, all repeatedly objected to by Jephson and Belknap, for upon such weakness and demonstrable error as they could point out depended the plausibility of Clyde's daring defense.

cut with a saw

From this reading And obviously, as the days passed and the newspaper writers at the trial saw it, Clyde was guilty.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And all of this carrying the case well into November, and after Mason had been overwhelmingly elected to the judgeship which he had so craved.

lack of agreement or harmony

From this reading And because of the very vigor and strife of the trial, the general public from coast to coast taking more and more interest.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading And their testimony, particularly that of the doctors, three guides, the woman who heard Roberta's last cry, all repeatedly objected to by Jephson and Belknap, for upon such weakness and demonstrable error as they could point out depended the plausibility of Clyde's daring defense.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading And because of the very vigor and strife of the trial, the general public from coast to coast taking more and more interest.

a solemn statement made under oath

From this reading And their testimony, particularly that of the doctors, three guides, the woman who heard Roberta's last cry, all repeatedly objected to by Jephson and Belknap, for upon such weakness and demonstrable error as they could point out depended the plausibility of Clyde's daring defense.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And their testimony, particularly that of the doctors, three guides, the woman who heard Roberta's last cry, all repeatedly objected to by Jephson and Belknap, for upon such weakness and demonstrable error as they could point out depended the plausibility of Clyde's daring defense.

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

From this reading And then witnesses, witnesses, witnesses--to the number of one hundred and twenty-seven.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading And their testimony, particularly that of the doctors, three guides, the woman who heard Roberta's last cry, all repeatedly objected to by Jephson and Belknap, for upon such weakness and demonstrable error as they could point out depended the plausibility of Clyde's daring defense.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading And then witnesses, witnesses, witnesses--to the number of one hundred and twenty-seven.

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

From this reading And their testimony, particularly that of the doctors, three guides, the woman who heard Roberta's last cry, all repeatedly objected to by Jephson and Belknap, for upon such weakness and demonstrable error as they could point out depended the plausibility of Clyde's daring defense.

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

From this reading And all of this carrying the case well into November, and after Mason had been overwhelmingly elected to the judgeship which he had so craved.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading And their testimony, particularly that of the doctors, three guides, the woman who heard Roberta's last cry, all repeatedly objected to by Jephson and Belknap, for upon such weakness and demonstrable error as they could point out depended the plausibility of Clyde's daring defense.

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

From this reading And then witnesses, witnesses, witnesses--to the number of one hundred and twenty-seven.

the act of testing something

From this reading And because of the very vigor and strife of the trial, the general public from coast to coast taking more and more interest.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-six and one

From this reading And then witnesses, witnesses, witnesses--to the number of one hundred and twenty-seven.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading And their testimony, particularly that of the doctors, three guides, the woman who heard Roberta's last cry, all repeatedly objected to by Jephson and Belknap, for upon such weakness and demonstrable error as they could point out depended the plausibility of Clyde's daring defense.

precisely as stated

From this reading And because of the very vigor and strife of the trial, the general public from coast to coast taking more and more interest.

forceful exertion

From this reading And because of the very vigor and strife of the trial, the general public from coast to coast taking more and more interest.

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

From this reading And obviously, as the days passed and the newspaper writers at the trial saw it, Clyde was guilty.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading And their testimony, particularly that of the doctors, three guides, the woman who heard Roberta's last cry, all repeatedly objected to by Jephson and Belknap, for upon such weakness and demonstrable error as they could point out depended the plausibility of Clyde's daring defense.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading And all of this carrying the case well into November, and after Mason had been overwhelmingly elected to the judgeship which he had so craved.

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

From this reading And all of this carrying the case well into November, and after Mason had been overwhelmingly elected to the judgeship which he had so craved.

which person or people

From this reading And their testimony, particularly that of the doctors, three guides, the woman who heard Roberta's last cry, all repeatedly objected to by Jephson and Belknap, for upon such weakness and demonstrable error as they could point out depended the plausibility of Clyde's daring defense.

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

From this reading And then witnesses, witnesses, witnesses--to the number of one hundred and twenty-seven.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading And their testimony, particularly that of the doctors, three guides, the woman who heard Roberta's last cry, all repeatedly objected to by Jephson and Belknap, for upon such weakness and demonstrable error as they could point out depended the plausibility of Clyde's daring defense.

plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading And obviously, as the days passed and the newspaper writers at the trial saw it, Clyde was guilty.