Chapter XV · In Court

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

From this reading The court-house was packed, there was hardly standing room; and there was a full bench of magistrates.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Kate was brought in, looking pale; her broad white forehead like ivory, with the dark hair drawn back on either side; the dark eyebrows and long dusky lashes showing conspicuously on account of her pallor; and the lustrous blue eyes, so full of light, alone giving brightness to her face.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Kate was brought in, looking pale; her broad white forehead like ivory, with the dark hair drawn back on either side; the dark eyebrows and long dusky lashes showing conspicuously on account of her pallor; and the lustrous blue eyes, so full of light, alone giving brightness to her face.

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

From this reading The day of the petty sessions at Newton followed closely in the same week, within two days, and whilst excitement was at its height.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The day of the petty sessions at Newton followed closely in the same week, within two days, and whilst excitement was at its height.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Kate was brought in, looking pale; her broad white forehead like ivory, with the dark hair drawn back on either side; the dark eyebrows and long dusky lashes showing conspicuously on account of her pallor; and the lustrous blue eyes, so full of light, alone giving brightness to her face.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading The court-house was packed, there was hardly standing room; and there was a full bench of magistrates.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Kate was brought in, looking pale; her broad white forehead like ivory, with the dark hair drawn back on either side; the dark eyebrows and long dusky lashes showing conspicuously on account of her pallor; and the lustrous blue eyes, so full of light, alone giving brightness to her face.

the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white

From this reading Kate was brought in, looking pale; her broad white forehead like ivory, with the dark hair drawn back on either side; the dark eyebrows and long dusky lashes showing conspicuously on account of her pallor; and the lustrous blue eyes, so full of light, alone giving brightness to her face.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Kate was brought in, looking pale; her broad white forehead like ivory, with the dark hair drawn back on either side; the dark eyebrows and long dusky lashes showing conspicuously on account of her pallor; and the lustrous blue eyes, so full of light, alone giving brightness to her face.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Kate was brought in, looking pale; her broad white forehead like ivory, with the dark hair drawn back on either side; the dark eyebrows and long dusky lashes showing conspicuously on account of her pallor; and the lustrous blue eyes, so full of light, alone giving brightness to her face.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading She no longer trembled, and her lips were closed and firm.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading The day of the petty sessions at Newton followed closely in the same week, within two days, and whilst excitement was at its height.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading Though pale, she was composed.

in a manner tending to attract attention

From this reading Kate was brought in, looking pale; her broad white forehead like ivory, with the dark hair drawn back on either side; the dark eyebrows and long dusky lashes showing conspicuously on account of her pallor; and the lustrous blue eyes, so full of light, alone giving brightness to her face.

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From this reading The court-house was packed, there was hardly standing room; and there was a full bench of magistrates.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Kate was brought in, looking pale; her broad white forehead like ivory, with the dark hair drawn back on either side; the dark eyebrows and long dusky lashes showing conspicuously on account of her pallor; and the lustrous blue eyes, so full of light, alone giving brightness to her face.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The day of the petty sessions at Newton followed closely in the same week, within two days, and whilst excitement was at its height.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The day of the petty sessions at Newton followed closely in the same week, within two days, and whilst excitement was at its height.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Kate was brought in, looking pale; her broad white forehead like ivory, with the dark hair drawn back on either side; the dark eyebrows and long dusky lashes showing conspicuously on account of her pallor; and the lustrous blue eyes, so full of light, alone giving brightness to her face.

lighted by or as if by twilight

From this reading Kate was brought in, looking pale; her broad white forehead like ivory, with the dark hair drawn back on either side; the dark eyebrows and long dusky lashes showing conspicuously on account of her pallor; and the lustrous blue eyes, so full of light, alone giving brightness to her face.

one or the other of two

From this reading Kate was brought in, looking pale; her broad white forehead like ivory, with the dark hair drawn back on either side; the dark eyebrows and long dusky lashes showing conspicuously on account of her pallor; and the lustrous blue eyes, so full of light, alone giving brightness to her face.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading The day of the petty sessions at Newton followed closely in the same week, within two days, and whilst excitement was at its height.

plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye

From this reading Kate was brought in, looking pale; her broad white forehead like ivory, with the dark hair drawn back on either side; the dark eyebrows and long dusky lashes showing conspicuously on account of her pallor; and the lustrous blue eyes, so full of light, alone giving brightness to her face.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Kate was brought in, looking pale; her broad white forehead like ivory, with the dark hair drawn back on either side; the dark eyebrows and long dusky lashes showing conspicuously on account of her pallor; and the lustrous blue eyes, so full of light, alone giving brightness to her face.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Kate was brought in, looking pale; her broad white forehead like ivory, with the dark hair drawn back on either side; the dark eyebrows and long dusky lashes showing conspicuously on account of her pallor; and the lustrous blue eyes, so full of light, alone giving brightness to her face.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading She no longer trembled, and her lips were closed and firm.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The day of the petty sessions at Newton followed closely in the same week, within two days, and whilst excitement was at its height.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading Kate was brought in, looking pale; her broad white forehead like ivory, with the dark hair drawn back on either side; the dark eyebrows and long dusky lashes showing conspicuously on account of her pallor; and the lustrous blue eyes, so full of light, alone giving brightness to her face.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The court-house was packed, there was hardly standing room; and there was a full bench of magistrates.

the act of giving

From this reading Kate was brought in, looking pale; her broad white forehead like ivory, with the dark hair drawn back on either side; the dark eyebrows and long dusky lashes showing conspicuously on account of her pallor; and the lustrous blue eyes, so full of light, alone giving brightness to her face.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Kate was brought in, looking pale; her broad white forehead like ivory, with the dark hair drawn back on either side; the dark eyebrows and long dusky lashes showing conspicuously on account of her pallor; and the lustrous blue eyes, so full of light, alone giving brightness to her face.

only a very short time before

From this reading The court-house was packed, there was hardly standing room; and there was a full bench of magistrates.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading The day of the petty sessions at Newton followed closely in the same week, within two days, and whilst excitement was at its height.

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

From this reading Kate was brought in, looking pale; her broad white forehead like ivory, with the dark hair drawn back on either side; the dark eyebrows and long dusky lashes showing conspicuously on account of her pallor; and the lustrous blue eyes, so full of light, alone giving brightness to her face.

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

From this reading The day of the petty sessions at Newton followed closely in the same week, within two days, and whilst excitement was at its height.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The day of the petty sessions at Newton followed closely in the same week, within two days, and whilst excitement was at its height.

a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses

From this reading Kate was brought in, looking pale; her broad white forehead like ivory, with the dark hair drawn back on either side; the dark eyebrows and long dusky lashes showing conspicuously on account of her pallor; and the lustrous blue eyes, so full of light, alone giving brightness to her face.

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From this reading Kate was brought in, looking pale; her broad white forehead like ivory, with the dark hair drawn back on either side; the dark eyebrows and long dusky lashes showing conspicuously on account of her pallor; and the lustrous blue eyes, so full of light, alone giving brightness to her face.

plural of “lash” — any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids

From this reading Kate was brought in, looking pale; her broad white forehead like ivory, with the dark hair drawn back on either side; the dark eyebrows and long dusky lashes showing conspicuously on account of her pallor; and the lustrous blue eyes, so full of light, alone giving brightness to her face.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Kate was brought in, looking pale; her broad white forehead like ivory, with the dark hair drawn back on either side; the dark eyebrows and long dusky lashes showing conspicuously on account of her pallor; and the lustrous blue eyes, so full of light, alone giving brightness to her face.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Kate was brought in, looking pale; her broad white forehead like ivory, with the dark hair drawn back on either side; the dark eyebrows and long dusky lashes showing conspicuously on account of her pallor; and the lustrous blue eyes, so full of light, alone giving brightness to her face.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading She no longer trembled, and her lips were closed and firm.

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 Kate was brought in, looking pale; her broad white forehead like ivory, with the dark hair drawn back on either side; the dark eyebrows and long dusky lashes showing conspicuously on account of her pallor; and the lustrous blue eyes, so full of light, alone giving brightness to her face.

for more time

From this reading She no longer trembled, and her lips were closed and firm.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Kate was brought in, looking pale; her broad white forehead like ivory, with the dark hair drawn back on either side; the dark eyebrows and long dusky lashes showing conspicuously on account of her pallor; and the lustrous blue eyes, so full of light, alone giving brightness to her face.

made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

From this reading Kate was brought in, looking pale; her broad white forehead like ivory, with the dark hair drawn back on either side; the dark eyebrows and long dusky lashes showing conspicuously on account of her pallor; and the lustrous blue eyes, so full of light, alone giving brightness to her face.

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 court-house was packed, there was hardly standing room; and there was a full bench of magistrates.

English mathematician and physicist; remembered for developing the calculus and for his law of gravitation and his three laws of motion (1642-1727)

From this reading The day of the petty sessions at Newton followed closely in the same week, within two days, and whilst excitement was at its height.

not any; not one

From this reading She no longer trembled, and her lips were closed and firm.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The day of the petty sessions at Newton followed closely in the same week, within two days, and whilst excitement was at its height.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Kate was brought in, looking pale; her broad white forehead like ivory, with the dark hair drawn back on either side; the dark eyebrows and long dusky lashes showing conspicuously on account of her pallor; and the lustrous blue eyes, so full of light, alone giving brightness to her face.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading The court-house was packed, there was hardly standing room; and there was a full bench of magistrates.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Kate was brought in, looking pale; her broad white forehead like ivory, with the dark hair drawn back on either side; the dark eyebrows and long dusky lashes showing conspicuously on account of her pallor; and the lustrous blue eyes, so full of light, alone giving brightness to her face.

unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)

From this reading Kate was brought in, looking pale; her broad white forehead like ivory, with the dark hair drawn back on either side; the dark eyebrows and long dusky lashes showing conspicuously on account of her pallor; and the lustrous blue eyes, so full of light, alone giving brightness to her face.

inferior in rank or status

From this reading The day of the petty sessions at Newton followed closely in the same week, within two days, and whilst excitement was at its height.

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

From this reading The court-house was packed, there was hardly standing room; and there was a full bench of magistrates.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The day of the petty sessions at Newton followed closely in the same week, within two days, and whilst excitement was at its height.

United States composer who promoted 20th century music (1896-1985)

From this reading The day of the petty sessions at Newton followed closely in the same week, within two days, and whilst excitement was at its height.

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

From this reading Though pale, she was composed.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading Kate was brought in, looking pale; her broad white forehead like ivory, with the dark hair drawn back on either side; the dark eyebrows and long dusky lashes showing conspicuously on account of her pallor; and the lustrous blue eyes, so full of light, alone giving brightness to her face.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Kate was brought in, looking pale; her broad white forehead like ivory, with the dark hair drawn back on either side; the dark eyebrows and long dusky lashes showing conspicuously on account of her pallor; and the lustrous blue eyes, so full of light, alone giving brightness to her face.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Kate was brought in, looking pale; her broad white forehead like ivory, with the dark hair drawn back on either side; the dark eyebrows and long dusky lashes showing conspicuously on account of her pallor; and the lustrous blue eyes, so full of light, alone giving brightness to her face.

having a supporting base

From this reading The court-house was packed, there was hardly standing room; and there was a full bench of magistrates.

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

From this reading The day of the petty sessions at Newton followed closely in the same week, within two days, and whilst excitement was at its height.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The court-house was packed, there was hardly standing room; and there was a full bench of magistrates.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though pale, she was composed.

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

From this reading Kate was brought in, looking pale; her broad white forehead like ivory, with the dark hair drawn back on either side; the dark eyebrows and long dusky lashes showing conspicuously on account of her pallor; and the lustrous blue eyes, so full of light, alone giving brightness to her face.

past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways

From this reading She no longer trembled, and her lips were closed and firm.

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

From this reading The day of the petty sessions at Newton followed closely in the same week, within two days, and whilst excitement was at its height.

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

From this reading The day of the petty sessions at Newton followed closely in the same week, within two days, and whilst excitement was at its height.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The day of the petty sessions at Newton followed closely in the same week, within two days, and whilst excitement was at its height.

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

From this reading She no longer trembled, and her lips were closed and firm.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading The day of the petty sessions at Newton followed closely in the same week, within two days, and whilst excitement was at its height.

a Caucasian

From this reading Kate was brought in, looking pale; her broad white forehead like ivory, with the dark hair drawn back on either side; the dark eyebrows and long dusky lashes showing conspicuously on account of her pallor; and the lustrous blue eyes, so full of light, alone giving brightness to her face.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Kate was brought in, looking pale; her broad white forehead like ivory, with the dark hair drawn back on either side; the dark eyebrows and long dusky lashes showing conspicuously on account of her pallor; and the lustrous blue eyes, so full of light, alone giving brightness to her face.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The day of the petty sessions at Newton followed closely in the same week, within two days, and whilst excitement was at its height.