Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading THE TRIAL Although it took place so long ago, I suppose that a good many people still remember the case of “The Queen _versus_ Therne,” which attracted a great deal of attention at the time.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading The prosecution, as I have said, was set on foot by the relations of the deceased Lady Colford, who, being very rich and powerful people, were able to secure the advocacy of one of the most eminent criminal lawyers of the day, with whom were briefed sundry almost equally eminent juniors.

active support of an idea or cause etc.; especially the act of pleading or arguing for something

From this reading The prosecution, as I have said, was set on foot by the relations of the deceased Lady Colford, who, being very rich and powerful people, were able to secure the advocacy of one of the most eminent criminal lawyers of the day, with whom were briefed sundry almost equally eminent juniors.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The judge who tried the case was old and experienced but had the reputation of being severe, and from its very commencement I could see that the perusal of the depositions taken in the magistrates’ court, where it will be remembered I was not defended, had undoubtedly biased his mind against me.

in the past

From this reading THE TRIAL Although it took place so long ago, I suppose that a good many people still remember the case of “The Queen _versus_ Therne,” which attracted a great deal of attention at the time.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The prosecution, as I have said, was set on foot by the relations of the deceased Lady Colford, who, being very rich and powerful people, were able to secure the advocacy of one of the most eminent criminal lawyers of the day, with whom were briefed sundry almost equally eminent juniors.

in addition

From this reading On my behalf also appeared a well-known Q.C., and with him two juniors.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE TRIAL Although it took place so long ago, I suppose that a good many people still remember the case of “The Queen _versus_ Therne,” which attracted a great deal of attention at the time.

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

From this reading The prosecution, as I have said, was set on foot by the relations of the deceased Lady Colford, who, being very rich and powerful people, were able to secure the advocacy of one of the most eminent criminal lawyers of the day, with whom were briefed sundry almost equally eminent juniors.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading On my behalf also appeared a well-known Q.C., and with him two juniors.

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

From this reading The prosecution, as I have said, was set on foot by the relations of the deceased Lady Colford, who, being very rich and powerful people, were able to secure the advocacy of one of the most eminent criminal lawyers of the day, with whom were briefed sundry almost equally eminent juniors.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE TRIAL Although it took place so long ago, I suppose that a good many people still remember the case of “The Queen _versus_ Therne,” which attracted a great deal of attention at the time.

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

From this reading THE TRIAL Although it took place so long ago, I suppose that a good many people still remember the case of “The Queen _versus_ Therne,” which attracted a great deal of attention at the time.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading THE TRIAL Although it took place so long ago, I suppose that a good many people still remember the case of “The Queen _versus_ Therne,” which attracted a great deal of attention at the time.

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

From this reading The judge who tried the case was old and experienced but had the reputation of being severe, and from its very commencement I could see that the perusal of the depositions taken in the magistrates’ court, where it will be remembered I was not defended, had undoubtedly biased his mind against me.

as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)

From this reading On my behalf also appeared a well-known Q.C., and with him two juniors.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The prosecution, as I have said, was set on foot by the relations of the deceased Lady Colford, who, being very rich and powerful people, were able to secure the advocacy of one of the most eminent criminal lawyers of the day, with whom were briefed sundry almost equally eminent juniors.

favoring one person or side over another

From this reading The judge who tried the case was old and experienced but had the reputation of being severe, and from its very commencement I could see that the perusal of the depositions taken in the magistrates’ court, where it will be remembered I was not defended, had undoubtedly biased his mind against me.

past form of “brief” — give essential information to someone

From this reading The prosecution, as I have said, was set on foot by the relations of the deceased Lady Colford, who, being very rich and powerful people, were able to secure the advocacy of one of the most eminent criminal lawyers of the day, with whom were briefed sundry almost equally eminent juniors.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The judge who tried the case was old and experienced but had the reputation of being severe, and from its very commencement I could see that the perusal of the depositions taken in the magistrates’ court, where it will be remembered I was not defended, had undoubtedly biased his mind against me.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The prosecution, as I have said, was set on foot by the relations of the deceased Lady Colford, who, being very rich and powerful people, were able to secure the advocacy of one of the most eminent criminal lawyers of the day, with whom were briefed sundry almost equally eminent juniors.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading On my behalf also appeared a well-known Q.C., and with him two juniors.

an occurrence of something

From this reading THE TRIAL Although it took place so long ago, I suppose that a good many people still remember the case of “The Queen _versus_ Therne,” which attracted a great deal of attention at the time.

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From this reading The prosecution, as I have said, was set on foot by the relations of the deceased Lady Colford, who, being very rich and powerful people, were able to secure the advocacy of one of the most eminent criminal lawyers of the day, with whom were briefed sundry almost equally eminent juniors.

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading The judge who tried the case was old and experienced but had the reputation of being severe, and from its very commencement I could see that the perusal of the depositions taken in the magistrates’ court, where it will be remembered I was not defended, had undoubtedly biased his mind against me.

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading Indeed no trouble or expense was spared that could help to ensure my conviction.

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

From this reading Indeed no trouble or expense was spared that could help to ensure my conviction.

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

From this reading The judge who tried the case was old and experienced but had the reputation of being severe, and from its very commencement I could see that the perusal of the depositions taken in the magistrates’ court, where it will be remembered I was not defended, had undoubtedly biased his mind against me.

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

From this reading The prosecution, as I have said, was set on foot by the relations of the deceased Lady Colford, who, being very rich and powerful people, were able to secure the advocacy of one of the most eminent criminal lawyers of the day, with whom were briefed sundry almost equally eminent juniors.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The prosecution, as I have said, was set on foot by the relations of the deceased Lady Colford, who, being very rich and powerful people, were able to secure the advocacy of one of the most eminent criminal lawyers of the day, with whom were briefed sundry almost equally eminent juniors.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading THE TRIAL Although it took place so long ago, I suppose that a good many people still remember the case of “The Queen _versus_ Therne,” which attracted a great deal of attention at the time.

someone who is no longer alive

From this reading The prosecution, as I have said, was set on foot by the relations of the deceased Lady Colford, who, being very rich and powerful people, were able to secure the advocacy of one of the most eminent criminal lawyers of the day, with whom were briefed sundry almost equally eminent juniors.

past form of “defend” — argue or speak in defense of

From this reading The judge who tried the case was old and experienced but had the reputation of being severe, and from its very commencement I could see that the perusal of the depositions taken in the magistrates’ court, where it will be remembered I was not defended, had undoubtedly biased his mind against me.

plural of “deposition” — the natural process of laying down a deposit of something

From this reading The judge who tried the case was old and experienced but had the reputation of being severe, and from its very commencement I could see that the perusal of the depositions taken in the magistrates’ court, where it will be remembered I was not defended, had undoubtedly biased his mind against me.

standing above others in quality or position

From this reading The prosecution, as I have said, was set on foot by the relations of the deceased Lady Colford, who, being very rich and powerful people, were able to secure the advocacy of one of the most eminent criminal lawyers of the day, with whom were briefed sundry almost equally eminent juniors.

make certain of

From this reading Indeed no trouble or expense was spared that could help to ensure my conviction.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading The prosecution, as I have said, was set on foot by the relations of the deceased Lady Colford, who, being very rich and powerful people, were able to secure the advocacy of one of the most eminent criminal lawyers of the day, with whom were briefed sundry almost equally eminent juniors.

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading Indeed no trouble or expense was spared that could help to ensure my conviction.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading The judge who tried the case was old and experienced but had the reputation of being severe, and from its very commencement I could see that the perusal of the depositions taken in the magistrates’ court, where it will be remembered I was not defended, had undoubtedly biased his mind against me.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The prosecution, as I have said, was set on foot by the relations of the deceased Lady Colford, who, being very rich and powerful people, were able to secure the advocacy of one of the most eminent criminal lawyers of the day, with whom were briefed sundry almost equally eminent juniors.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The judge who tried the case was old and experienced but had the reputation of being severe, and from its very commencement I could see that the perusal of the depositions taken in the magistrates’ court, where it will be remembered I was not defended, had undoubtedly biased his mind against me.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading THE TRIAL Although it took place so long ago, I suppose that a good many people still remember the case of “The Queen _versus_ Therne,” which attracted a great deal of attention at the time.

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

From this reading THE TRIAL Although it took place so long ago, I suppose that a good many people still remember the case of “The Queen _versus_ Therne,” which attracted a great deal of attention at the time.

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

From this reading The judge who tried the case was old and experienced but had the reputation of being severe, and from its very commencement I could see that the perusal of the depositions taken in the magistrates’ court, where it will be remembered I was not defended, had undoubtedly biased his mind against me.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The prosecution, as I have said, was set on foot by the relations of the deceased Lady Colford, who, being very rich and powerful people, were able to secure the advocacy of one of the most eminent criminal lawyers of the day, with whom were briefed sundry almost equally eminent juniors.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Indeed no trouble or expense was spared that could help to ensure my conviction.

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

From this reading On my behalf also appeared a well-known Q.C., and with him two juniors.

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

From this reading The judge who tried the case was old and experienced but had the reputation of being severe, and from its very commencement I could see that the perusal of the depositions taken in the magistrates’ court, where it will be remembered I was not defended, had undoubtedly biased his mind against me.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE TRIAL Although it took place so long ago, I suppose that a good many people still remember the case of “The Queen _versus_ Therne,” which attracted a great deal of attention at the time.

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

From this reading The judge who tried the case was old and experienced but had the reputation of being severe, and from its very commencement I could see that the perusal of the depositions taken in the magistrates’ court, where it will be remembered I was not defended, had undoubtedly biased his mind against me.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed no trouble or expense was spared that could help to ensure my conviction.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE TRIAL Although it took place so long ago, I suppose that a good many people still remember the case of “The Queen _versus_ Therne,” which attracted a great deal of attention at the time.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The judge who tried the case was old and experienced but had the reputation of being severe, and from its very commencement I could see that the perusal of the depositions taken in the magistrates’ court, where it will be remembered I was not defended, had undoubtedly biased his mind against me.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading The judge who tried the case was old and experienced but had the reputation of being severe, and from its very commencement I could see that the perusal of the depositions taken in the magistrates’ court, where it will be remembered I was not defended, had undoubtedly biased his mind against me.

plural of “junior” — term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading The prosecution, as I have said, was set on foot by the relations of the deceased Lady Colford, who, being very rich and powerful people, were able to secure the advocacy of one of the most eminent criminal lawyers of the day, with whom were briefed sundry almost equally eminent juniors.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The prosecution, as I have said, was set on foot by the relations of the deceased Lady Colford, who, being very rich and powerful people, were able to secure the advocacy of one of the most eminent criminal lawyers of the day, with whom were briefed sundry almost equally eminent juniors.

plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading The prosecution, as I have said, was set on foot by the relations of the deceased Lady Colford, who, being very rich and powerful people, were able to secure the advocacy of one of the most eminent criminal lawyers of the day, with whom were briefed sundry almost equally eminent juniors.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading THE TRIAL Although it took place so long ago, I suppose that a good many people still remember the case of “The Queen _versus_ Therne,” which attracted a great deal of attention at the time.

plural of “magistrate” — a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)

From this reading The judge who tried the case was old and experienced but had the reputation of being severe, and from its very commencement I could see that the perusal of the depositions taken in the magistrates’ court, where it will be remembered I was not defended, had undoubtedly biased his mind against me.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading THE TRIAL Although it took place so long ago, I suppose that a good many people still remember the case of “The Queen _versus_ Therne,” which attracted a great deal of attention at the time.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The judge who tried the case was old and experienced but had the reputation of being severe, and from its very commencement I could see that the perusal of the depositions taken in the magistrates’ court, where it will be remembered I was not defended, had undoubtedly biased his mind against me.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The judge who tried the case was old and experienced but had the reputation of being severe, and from its very commencement I could see that the perusal of the depositions taken in the magistrates’ court, where it will be remembered I was not defended, had undoubtedly biased his mind against me.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The prosecution, as I have said, was set on foot by the relations of the deceased Lady Colford, who, being very rich and powerful people, were able to secure the advocacy of one of the most eminent criminal lawyers of the day, with whom were briefed sundry almost equally eminent juniors.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Indeed no trouble or expense was spared that could help to ensure my conviction.

not any; not one

From this reading Indeed no trouble or expense was spared that could help to ensure my conviction.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The judge who tried the case was old and experienced but had the reputation of being severe, and from its very commencement I could see that the perusal of the depositions taken in the magistrates’ court, where it will be remembered I was not defended, had undoubtedly biased his mind against me.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TRIAL Although it took place so long ago, I suppose that a good many people still remember the case of “The Queen _versus_ Therne,” which attracted a great deal of attention at the time.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The judge who tried the case was old and experienced but had the reputation of being severe, and from its very commencement I could see that the perusal of the depositions taken in the magistrates’ court, where it will be remembered I was not defended, had undoubtedly biased his mind against me.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The prosecution, as I have said, was set on foot by the relations of the deceased Lady Colford, who, being very rich and powerful people, were able to secure the advocacy of one of the most eminent criminal lawyers of the day, with whom were briefed sundry almost equally eminent juniors.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The prosecution, as I have said, was set on foot by the relations of the deceased Lady Colford, who, being very rich and powerful people, were able to secure the advocacy of one of the most eminent criminal lawyers of the day, with whom were briefed sundry almost equally eminent juniors.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Indeed no trouble or expense was spared that could help to ensure my conviction.

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

From this reading THE TRIAL Although it took place so long ago, I suppose that a good many people still remember the case of “The Queen _versus_ Therne,” which attracted a great deal of attention at the time.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading The judge who tried the case was old and experienced but had the reputation of being severe, and from its very commencement I could see that the perusal of the depositions taken in the magistrates’ court, where it will be remembered I was not defended, had undoubtedly biased his mind against me.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading THE TRIAL Although it took place so long ago, I suppose that a good many people still remember the case of “The Queen _versus_ Therne,” which attracted a great deal of attention at the time.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading The prosecution, as I have said, was set on foot by the relations of the deceased Lady Colford, who, being very rich and powerful people, were able to secure the advocacy of one of the most eminent criminal lawyers of the day, with whom were briefed sundry almost equally eminent juniors.

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

From this reading The prosecution, as I have said, was set on foot by the relations of the deceased Lady Colford, who, being very rich and powerful people, were able to secure the advocacy of one of the most eminent criminal lawyers of the day, with whom were briefed sundry almost equally eminent juniors.

the 17th letter of the Roman alphabet

From this reading On my behalf also appeared a well-known Q.C., and with him two juniors.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading THE TRIAL Although it took place so long ago, I suppose that a good many people still remember the case of “The Queen _versus_ Therne,” which attracted a great deal of attention at the time.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading The prosecution, as I have said, was set on foot by the relations of the deceased Lady Colford, who, being very rich and powerful people, were able to secure the advocacy of one of the most eminent criminal lawyers of the day, with whom were briefed sundry almost equally eminent juniors.

To recall to mind.

From this reading THE TRIAL Although it took place so long ago, I suppose that a good many people still remember the case of “The Queen _versus_ Therne,” which attracted a great deal of attention at the time.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading The judge who tried the case was old and experienced but had the reputation of being severe, and from its very commencement I could see that the perusal of the depositions taken in the magistrates’ court, where it will be remembered I was not defended, had undoubtedly biased his mind against me.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading The judge who tried the case was old and experienced but had the reputation of being severe, and from its very commencement I could see that the perusal of the depositions taken in the magistrates’ court, where it will be remembered I was not defended, had undoubtedly biased his mind against me.

possessing material wealth

From this reading The prosecution, as I have said, was set on foot by the relations of the deceased Lady Colford, who, being very rich and powerful people, were able to secure the advocacy of one of the most eminent criminal lawyers of the day, with whom were briefed sundry almost equally eminent juniors.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The prosecution, as I have said, was set on foot by the relations of the deceased Lady Colford, who, being very rich and powerful people, were able to secure the advocacy of one of the most eminent criminal lawyers of the day, with whom were briefed sundry almost equally eminent juniors.

get by special effort

From this reading The prosecution, as I have said, was set on foot by the relations of the deceased Lady Colford, who, being very rich and powerful people, were able to secure the advocacy of one of the most eminent criminal lawyers of the day, with whom were briefed sundry almost equally eminent juniors.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The judge who tried the case was old and experienced but had the reputation of being severe, and from its very commencement I could see that the perusal of the depositions taken in the magistrates’ court, where it will be remembered I was not defended, had undoubtedly biased his mind against me.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The prosecution, as I have said, was set on foot by the relations of the deceased Lady Colford, who, being very rich and powerful people, were able to secure the advocacy of one of the most eminent criminal lawyers of the day, with whom were briefed sundry almost equally eminent juniors.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading The judge who tried the case was old and experienced but had the reputation of being severe, and from its very commencement I could see that the perusal of the depositions taken in the magistrates’ court, where it will be remembered I was not defended, had undoubtedly biased his mind against me.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE TRIAL Although it took place so long ago, I suppose that a good many people still remember the case of “The Queen _versus_ Therne,” which attracted a great deal of attention at the time.

past form of “spare” — refrain from harming

From this reading Indeed no trouble or expense was spared that could help to ensure my conviction.

not in physical motion

From this reading THE TRIAL Although it took place so long ago, I suppose that a good many people still remember the case of “The Queen _versus_ Therne,” which attracted a great deal of attention at the time.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading The prosecution, as I have said, was set on foot by the relations of the deceased Lady Colford, who, being very rich and powerful people, were able to secure the advocacy of one of the most eminent criminal lawyers of the day, with whom were briefed sundry almost equally eminent juniors.

express a supposition

From this reading THE TRIAL Although it took place so long ago, I suppose that a good many people still remember the case of “The Queen _versus_ Therne,” which attracted a great deal of attention at the time.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The judge who tried the case was old and experienced but had the reputation of being severe, and from its very commencement I could see that the perusal of the depositions taken in the magistrates’ court, where it will be remembered I was not defended, had undoubtedly biased his mind against me.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE TRIAL Although it took place so long ago, I suppose that a good many people still remember the case of “The Queen _versus_ Therne,” which attracted a great deal of attention at the time.

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

From this reading THE TRIAL Although it took place so long ago, I suppose that a good many people still remember the case of “The Queen _versus_ Therne,” which attracted a great deal of attention at the time.

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From this reading THE TRIAL Although it took place so long ago, I suppose that a good many people still remember the case of “The Queen _versus_ Therne,” which attracted a great deal of attention at the time.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE TRIAL Although it took place so long ago, I suppose that a good many people still remember the case of “The Queen _versus_ Therne,” which attracted a great deal of attention at the time.

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

From this reading The prosecution, as I have said, was set on foot by the relations of the deceased Lady Colford, who, being very rich and powerful people, were able to secure the advocacy of one of the most eminent criminal lawyers of the day, with whom were briefed sundry almost equally eminent juniors.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading THE TRIAL Although it took place so long ago, I suppose that a good many people still remember the case of “The Queen _versus_ Therne,” which attracted a great deal of attention at the time.

the act of testing something

From this reading THE TRIAL Although it took place so long ago, I suppose that a good many people still remember the case of “The Queen _versus_ Therne,” which attracted a great deal of attention at the time.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading The judge who tried the case was old and experienced but had the reputation of being severe, and from its very commencement I could see that the perusal of the depositions taken in the magistrates’ court, where it will be remembered I was not defended, had undoubtedly biased his mind against me.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Indeed no trouble or expense was spared that could help to ensure my conviction.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading On my behalf also appeared a well-known Q.C., and with him two juniors.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading The judge who tried the case was old and experienced but had the reputation of being severe, and from its very commencement I could see that the perusal of the depositions taken in the magistrates’ court, where it will be remembered I was not defended, had undoubtedly biased his mind against me.

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

From this reading THE TRIAL Although it took place so long ago, I suppose that a good many people still remember the case of “The Queen _versus_ Therne,” which attracted a great deal of attention at the time.

precisely as stated

From this reading The prosecution, as I have said, was set on foot by the relations of the deceased Lady Colford, who, being very rich and powerful people, were able to secure the advocacy of one of the most eminent criminal lawyers of the day, with whom were briefed sundry almost equally eminent juniors.

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

From this reading The prosecution, as I have said, was set on foot by the relations of the deceased Lady Colford, who, being very rich and powerful people, were able to secure the advocacy of one of the most eminent criminal lawyers of the day, with whom were briefed sundry almost equally eminent juniors.

widely or fully known

From this reading On my behalf also appeared a well-known Q.C., and with him two juniors.

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

From this reading The prosecution, as I have said, was set on foot by the relations of the deceased Lady Colford, who, being very rich and powerful people, were able to secure the advocacy of one of the most eminent criminal lawyers of the day, with whom were briefed sundry almost equally eminent juniors.

in or at the place that

From this reading The judge who tried the case was old and experienced but had the reputation of being severe, and from its very commencement I could see that the perusal of the depositions taken in the magistrates’ court, where it will be remembered I was not defended, had undoubtedly biased his mind against me.

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

From this reading THE TRIAL Although it took place so long ago, I suppose that a good many people still remember the case of “The Queen _versus_ Therne,” which attracted a great deal of attention at the time.

which person or people

From this reading The prosecution, as I have said, was set on foot by the relations of the deceased Lady Colford, who, being very rich and powerful people, were able to secure the advocacy of one of the most eminent criminal lawyers of the day, with whom were briefed sundry almost equally eminent juniors.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The prosecution, as I have said, was set on foot by the relations of the deceased Lady Colford, who, being very rich and powerful people, were able to secure the advocacy of one of the most eminent criminal lawyers of the day, with whom were briefed sundry almost equally eminent juniors.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The judge who tried the case was old and experienced but had the reputation of being severe, and from its very commencement I could see that the perusal of the depositions taken in the magistrates’ court, where it will be remembered I was not defended, had undoubtedly biased his mind against me.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The prosecution, as I have said, was set on foot by the relations of the deceased Lady Colford, who, being very rich and powerful people, were able to secure the advocacy of one of the most eminent criminal lawyers of the day, with whom were briefed sundry almost equally eminent juniors.