Chapter XXXVII · Chapter 37

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

From this reading The young man rose, bowed to the Court and jury, and stood silent a moment, with his eyes cast down, and it was at first thought on his rising for his speech, that he was laboring under embarrassment.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading The interest in the case was general, and the character of the facts, and principal witnesses for the defense, was such as appealed powerfully to the memories and early associations of the people, and there was an earnest desire to hear the speech of the young advocate, whose management of the case had so far, won for him the heartiest admiration.

push for something

From this reading THE ADVOCATE.

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

From this reading The interest in the case was general, and the character of the facts, and principal witnesses for the defense, was such as appealed powerfully to the memories and early associations of the people, and there was an earnest desire to hear the speech of the young advocate, whose management of the case had so far, won for him the heartiest admiration.

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

From this reading The interest in the case was general, and the character of the facts, and principal witnesses for the defense, was such as appealed powerfully to the memories and early associations of the people, and there was an earnest desire to hear the speech of the young advocate, whose management of the case had so far, won for him the heartiest admiration.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading When the jury had answered to their names, "Mr. Ridgeley, proceed with your argument," said Judge Humphrey.

past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading The interest in the case was general, and the character of the facts, and principal witnesses for the defense, was such as appealed powerfully to the memories and early associations of the people, and there was an earnest desire to hear the speech of the young advocate, whose management of the case had so far, won for him the heartiest admiration.

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading When the jury had answered to their names, "Mr. Ridgeley, proceed with your argument," said Judge Humphrey.

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

From this reading The interest in the case was general, and the character of the facts, and principal witnesses for the defense, was such as appealed powerfully to the memories and early associations of the people, and there was an earnest desire to hear the speech of the young advocate, whose management of the case had so far, won for him the heartiest admiration.

plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading The interest in the case was general, and the character of the facts, and principal witnesses for the defense, was such as appealed powerfully to the memories and early associations of the people, and there was an earnest desire to hear the speech of the young advocate, whose management of the case had so far, won for him the heartiest admiration.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the opening of the Court on Thursday, the court room was crowded.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading The young man rose, bowed to the Court and jury, and stood silent a moment, with his eyes cast down, and it was at first thought on his rising for his speech, that he was laboring under embarrassment.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The interest in the case was general, and the character of the facts, and principal witnesses for the defense, was such as appealed powerfully to the memories and early associations of the people, and there was an earnest desire to hear the speech of the young advocate, whose management of the case had so far, won for him the heartiest admiration.

put or send forth

From this reading The young man rose, bowed to the Court and jury, and stood silent a moment, with his eyes cast down, and it was at first thought on his rising for his speech, that he was laboring under embarrassment.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading The interest in the case was general, and the character of the facts, and principal witnesses for the defense, was such as appealed powerfully to the memories and early associations of the people, and there was an earnest desire to hear the speech of the young advocate, whose management of the case had so far, won for him the heartiest admiration.

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

From this reading At the opening of the Court on Thursday, the court room was crowded.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading At the opening of the Court on Thursday, the court room was crowded.

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

From this reading The interest in the case was general, and the character of the facts, and principal witnesses for the defense, was such as appealed powerfully to the memories and early associations of the people, and there was an earnest desire to hear the speech of the young advocate, whose management of the case had so far, won for him the heartiest admiration.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading The interest in the case was general, and the character of the facts, and principal witnesses for the defense, was such as appealed powerfully to the memories and early associations of the people, and there was an earnest desire to hear the speech of the young advocate, whose management of the case had so far, won for him the heartiest admiration.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The young man rose, bowed to the Court and jury, and stood silent a moment, with his eyes cast down, and it was at first thought on his rising for his speech, that he was laboring under embarrassment.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The interest in the case was general, and the character of the facts, and principal witnesses for the defense, was such as appealed powerfully to the memories and early associations of the people, and there was an earnest desire to hear the speech of the young advocate, whose management of the case had so far, won for him the heartiest admiration.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading The interest in the case was general, and the character of the facts, and principal witnesses for the defense, was such as appealed powerfully to the memories and early associations of the people, and there was an earnest desire to hear the speech of the young advocate, whose management of the case had so far, won for him the heartiest admiration.

the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public

From this reading The young man rose, bowed to the Court and jury, and stood silent a moment, with his eyes cast down, and it was at first thought on his rising for his speech, that he was laboring under embarrassment.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The young man rose, bowed to the Court and jury, and stood silent a moment, with his eyes cast down, and it was at first thought on his rising for his speech, that he was laboring under embarrassment.

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

From this reading The interest in the case was general, and the character of the facts, and principal witnesses for the defense, was such as appealed powerfully to the memories and early associations of the people, and there was an earnest desire to hear the speech of the young advocate, whose management of the case had so far, won for him the heartiest admiration.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The interest in the case was general, and the character of the facts, and principal witnesses for the defense, was such as appealed powerfully to the memories and early associations of the people, and there was an earnest desire to hear the speech of the young advocate, whose management of the case had so far, won for him the heartiest admiration.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The young man rose, bowed to the Court and jury, and stood silent a moment, with his eyes cast down, and it was at first thought on his rising for his speech, that he was laboring under embarrassment.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The interest in the case was general, and the character of the facts, and principal witnesses for the defense, was such as appealed powerfully to the memories and early associations of the people, and there was an earnest desire to hear the speech of the young advocate, whose management of the case had so far, won for him the heartiest admiration.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The interest in the case was general, and the character of the facts, and principal witnesses for the defense, was such as appealed powerfully to the memories and early associations of the people, and there was an earnest desire to hear the speech of the young advocate, whose management of the case had so far, won for him the heartiest admiration.

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

From this reading The interest in the case was general, and the character of the facts, and principal witnesses for the defense, was such as appealed powerfully to the memories and early associations of the people, and there was an earnest desire to hear the speech of the young advocate, whose management of the case had so far, won for him the heartiest admiration.

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

From this reading The young man rose, bowed to the Court and jury, and stood silent a moment, with his eyes cast down, and it was at first thought on his rising for his speech, that he was laboring under embarrassment.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading The interest in the case was general, and the character of the facts, and principal witnesses for the defense, was such as appealed powerfully to the memories and early associations of the people, and there was an earnest desire to hear the speech of the young advocate, whose management of the case had so far, won for him the heartiest admiration.

superlative of “hearty” — showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading The interest in the case was general, and the character of the facts, and principal witnesses for the defense, was such as appealed powerfully to the memories and early associations of the people, and there was an earnest desire to hear the speech of the young advocate, whose management of the case had so far, won for him the heartiest admiration.

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

From this reading The interest in the case was general, and the character of the facts, and principal witnesses for the defense, was such as appealed powerfully to the memories and early associations of the people, and there was an earnest desire to hear the speech of the young advocate, whose management of the case had so far, won for him the heartiest admiration.

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

From this reading The young man rose, bowed to the Court and jury, and stood silent a moment, with his eyes cast down, and it was at first thought on his rising for his speech, that he was laboring under embarrassment.

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From this reading When the jury had answered to their names, "Mr. Ridgeley, proceed with your argument," said Judge Humphrey.

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

From this reading The interest in the case was general, and the character of the facts, and principal witnesses for the defense, was such as appealed powerfully to the memories and early associations of the people, and there was an earnest desire to hear the speech of the young advocate, whose management of the case had so far, won for him the heartiest admiration.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The interest in the case was general, and the character of the facts, and principal witnesses for the defense, was such as appealed powerfully to the memories and early associations of the people, and there was an earnest desire to hear the speech of the young advocate, whose management of the case had so far, won for him the heartiest admiration.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The young man rose, bowed to the Court and jury, and stood silent a moment, with his eyes cast down, and it was at first thought on his rising for his speech, that he was laboring under embarrassment.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading When the jury had answered to their names, "Mr. Ridgeley, proceed with your argument," said Judge Humphrey.

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

From this reading When the jury had answered to their names, "Mr. Ridgeley, proceed with your argument," said Judge Humphrey.

doing arduous or unpleasant work

From this reading The young man rose, bowed to the Court and jury, and stood silent a moment, with his eyes cast down, and it was at first thought on his rising for his speech, that he was laboring under embarrassment.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The young man rose, bowed to the Court and jury, and stood silent a moment, with his eyes cast down, and it was at first thought on his rising for his speech, that he was laboring under embarrassment.

the act of managing something

From this reading The interest in the case was general, and the character of the facts, and principal witnesses for the defense, was such as appealed powerfully to the memories and early associations of the people, and there was an earnest desire to hear the speech of the young advocate, whose management of the case had so far, won for him the heartiest admiration.

Recollections of past events.

From this reading The interest in the case was general, and the character of the facts, and principal witnesses for the defense, was such as appealed powerfully to the memories and early associations of the people, and there was an earnest desire to hear the speech of the young advocate, whose management of the case had so far, won for him the heartiest admiration.

a particular point in time

From this reading The young man rose, bowed to the Court and jury, and stood silent a moment, with his eyes cast down, and it was at first thought on his rising for his speech, that he was laboring under embarrassment.

a form of address for a man

From this reading When the jury had answered to their names, "Mr. Ridgeley, proceed with your argument," said Judge Humphrey.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading When the jury had answered to their names, "Mr. Ridgeley, proceed with your argument," said Judge Humphrey.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the opening of the Court on Thursday, the court room was crowded.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At the opening of the Court on Thursday, the court room was crowded.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading At the opening of the Court on Thursday, the court room was crowded.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The interest in the case was general, and the character of the facts, and principal witnesses for the defense, was such as appealed powerfully to the memories and early associations of the people, and there was an earnest desire to hear the speech of the young advocate, whose management of the case had so far, won for him the heartiest admiration.

in a powerful manner

From this reading The interest in the case was general, and the character of the facts, and principal witnesses for the defense, was such as appealed powerfully to the memories and early associations of the people, and there was an earnest desire to hear the speech of the young advocate, whose management of the case had so far, won for him the heartiest admiration.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading The interest in the case was general, and the character of the facts, and principal witnesses for the defense, was such as appealed powerfully to the memories and early associations of the people, and there was an earnest desire to hear the speech of the young advocate, whose management of the case had so far, won for him the heartiest admiration.

continue talking

From this reading When the jury had answered to their names, "Mr. Ridgeley, proceed with your argument," said Judge Humphrey.

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From this reading When the jury had answered to their names, "Mr. Ridgeley, proceed with your argument," said Judge Humphrey.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading The young man rose, bowed to the Court and jury, and stood silent a moment, with his eyes cast down, and it was at first thought on his rising for his speech, that he was laboring under embarrassment.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading At the opening of the Court on Thursday, the court room was crowded.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The young man rose, bowed to the Court and jury, and stood silent a moment, with his eyes cast down, and it was at first thought on his rising for his speech, that he was laboring under embarrassment.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading When the jury had answered to their names, "Mr. Ridgeley, proceed with your argument," said Judge Humphrey.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading The young man rose, bowed to the Court and jury, and stood silent a moment, with his eyes cast down, and it was at first thought on his rising for his speech, that he was laboring under embarrassment.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The interest in the case was general, and the character of the facts, and principal witnesses for the defense, was such as appealed powerfully to the memories and early associations of the people, and there was an earnest desire to hear the speech of the young advocate, whose management of the case had so far, won for him the heartiest admiration.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading The interest in the case was general, and the character of the facts, and principal witnesses for the defense, was such as appealed powerfully to the memories and early associations of the people, and there was an earnest desire to hear the speech of the young advocate, whose management of the case had so far, won for him the heartiest admiration.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The young man rose, bowed to the Court and jury, and stood silent a moment, with his eyes cast down, and it was at first thought on his rising for his speech, that he was laboring under embarrassment.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The interest in the case was general, and the character of the facts, and principal witnesses for the defense, was such as appealed powerfully to the memories and early associations of the people, and there was an earnest desire to hear the speech of the young advocate, whose management of the case had so far, won for him the heartiest admiration.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The young man rose, bowed to the Court and jury, and stood silent a moment, with his eyes cast down, and it was at first thought on his rising for his speech, that he was laboring under embarrassment.

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

From this reading THE ADVOCATE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When the jury had answered to their names, "Mr. Ridgeley, proceed with your argument," said Judge Humphrey.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The interest in the case was general, and the character of the facts, and principal witnesses for the defense, was such as appealed powerfully to the memories and early associations of the people, and there was an earnest desire to hear the speech of the young advocate, whose management of the case had so far, won for him the heartiest admiration.

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

From this reading The young man rose, bowed to the Court and jury, and stood silent a moment, with his eyes cast down, and it was at first thought on his rising for his speech, that he was laboring under embarrassment.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading At the opening of the Court on Thursday, the court room was crowded.

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

From this reading The interest in the case was general, and the character of the facts, and principal witnesses for the defense, was such as appealed powerfully to the memories and early associations of the people, and there was an earnest desire to hear the speech of the young advocate, whose management of the case had so far, won for him the heartiest admiration.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The young man rose, bowed to the Court and jury, and stood silent a moment, with his eyes cast down, and it was at first thought on his rising for his speech, that he was laboring under embarrassment.

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

From this reading At the opening of the Court on Thursday, the court room was crowded.

at the time that

From this reading When the jury had answered to their names, "Mr. Ridgeley, proceed with your argument," said Judge Humphrey.

belonging to which person

From this reading The interest in the case was general, and the character of the facts, and principal witnesses for the defense, was such as appealed powerfully to the memories and early associations of the people, and there was an earnest desire to hear the speech of the young advocate, whose management of the case had so far, won for him the heartiest admiration.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When the jury had answered to their names, "Mr. Ridgeley, proceed with your argument," said Judge Humphrey.

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

From this reading The interest in the case was general, and the character of the facts, and principal witnesses for the defense, was such as appealed powerfully to the memories and early associations of the people, and there was an earnest desire to hear the speech of the young advocate, whose management of the case had so far, won for him the heartiest admiration.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading The interest in the case was general, and the character of the facts, and principal witnesses for the defense, was such as appealed powerfully to the memories and early associations of the people, and there was an earnest desire to hear the speech of the young advocate, whose management of the case had so far, won for him the heartiest admiration.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The interest in the case was general, and the character of the facts, and principal witnesses for the defense, was such as appealed powerfully to the memories and early associations of the people, and there was an earnest desire to hear the speech of the young advocate, whose management of the case had so far, won for him the heartiest admiration.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading When the jury had answered to their names, "Mr. Ridgeley, proceed with your argument," said Judge Humphrey.