Chapter XXVI · The Trial Ends

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

From this reading Mr. Willett, like every American of intelligence, not only knew a great deal about the laws of the country of which he was proud of being a citizen, but he also knew as well as most lawyers the methods by which trials were conducted in the regularly organized courts of justice.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Mr. Willett, like every American of intelligence, not only knew a great deal about the laws of the country of which he was proud of being a citizen, but he also knew as well as most lawyers the methods by which trials were conducted in the regularly organized courts of justice.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading In addition to this he saw that the men who had gathered to try him and Hank Tims, though anxious to follow the forms as they understood them, were very ignorant, and like all their class, had a profound respect for those who knew more, or seemed to know more, than themselves.

(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 In addition to this he saw that the men who had gathered to try him and Hank Tims, though anxious to follow the forms as they understood them, were very ignorant, and like all their class, had a profound respect for those who knew more, or seemed to know more, than themselves.

in addition

From this reading Mr. Willett, like every American of intelligence, not only knew a great deal about the laws of the country of which he was proud of being a citizen, but he also knew as well as most lawyers the methods by which trials were conducted in the regularly organized courts of justice.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Mr. Willett, like every American of intelligence, not only knew a great deal about the laws of the country of which he was proud of being a citizen, but he also knew as well as most lawyers the methods by which trials were conducted in the regularly organized courts of justice.

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

From this reading In addition to this he saw that the men who had gathered to try him and Hank Tims, though anxious to follow the forms as they understood them, were very ignorant, and like all their class, had a profound respect for those who knew more, or seemed to know more, than themselves.

eagerly desirous

From this reading In addition to this he saw that the men who had gathered to try him and Hank Tims, though anxious to follow the forms as they understood them, were very ignorant, and like all their class, had a profound respect for those who knew more, or seemed to know more, than themselves.

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

From this reading Mr. Willett, like every American of intelligence, not only knew a great deal about the laws of the country of which he was proud of being a citizen, but he also knew as well as most lawyers the methods by which trials were conducted in the regularly organized courts of justice.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Even the judge sat more erect and tried to look dignified at the risk of being ridiculous.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "Now we’re all ready to begin, and I want order in the court.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Mr. Willett, like every American of intelligence, not only knew a great deal about the laws of the country of which he was proud of being a citizen, but he also knew as well as most lawyers the methods by which trials were conducted in the regularly organized courts of justice.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. Willett, like every American of intelligence, not only knew a great deal about the laws of the country of which he was proud of being a citizen, but he also knew as well as most lawyers the methods by which trials were conducted in the regularly organized courts of justice.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mr. Willett, like every American of intelligence, not only knew a great deal about the laws of the country of which he was proud of being a citizen, but he also knew as well as most lawyers the methods by which trials were conducted in the regularly organized courts of justice.

a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading Mr. Willett, like every American of intelligence, not only knew a great deal about the laws of the country of which he was proud of being a citizen, but he also knew as well as most lawyers the methods by which trials were conducted in the regularly organized courts of justice.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading In addition to this he saw that the men who had gathered to try him and Hank Tims, though anxious to follow the forms as they understood them, were very ignorant, and like all their class, had a profound respect for those who knew more, or seemed to know more, than themselves.

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

From this reading The jury was composed of twelve rough, sturdy men, who looked as if they fully realized their duty.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Mr. Willett, like every American of intelligence, not only knew a great deal about the laws of the country of which he was proud of being a citizen, but he also knew as well as most lawyers the methods by which trials were conducted in the regularly organized courts of justice.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Mr. Willett, like every American of intelligence, not only knew a great deal about the laws of the country of which he was proud of being a citizen, but he also knew as well as most lawyers the methods by which trials were conducted in the regularly organized courts of justice.

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

From this reading "Now we’re all ready to begin, and I want order in the court.

plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Mr. Willett, like every American of intelligence, not only knew a great deal about the laws of the country of which he was proud of being a citizen, but he also knew as well as most lawyers the methods by which trials were conducted in the regularly organized courts of justice.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Mr. Willett, like every American of intelligence, not only knew a great deal about the laws of the country of which he was proud of being a citizen, but he also knew as well as most lawyers the methods by which trials were conducted in the regularly organized courts of justice.

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

From this reading Even the judge sat more erect and tried to look dignified at the risk of being ridiculous.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading The jury was composed of twelve rough, sturdy men, who looked as if they fully realized their duty.

construct, build, or erect

From this reading Even the judge sat more erect and tried to look dignified at the risk of being ridiculous.

divisible by two

From this reading Even the judge sat more erect and tried to look dignified at the risk of being ridiculous.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Mr. Willett, like every American of intelligence, not only knew a great deal about the laws of the country of which he was proud of being a citizen, but he also knew as well as most lawyers the methods by which trials were conducted in the regularly organized courts of justice.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading In addition to this he saw that the men who had gathered to try him and Hank Tims, though anxious to follow the forms as they understood them, were very ignorant, and like all their class, had a profound respect for those who knew more, or seemed to know more, than themselves.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In addition to this he saw that the men who had gathered to try him and Hank Tims, though anxious to follow the forms as they understood them, were very ignorant, and like all their class, had a profound respect for those who knew more, or seemed to know more, than themselves.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading In addition to this he saw that the men who had gathered to try him and Hank Tims, though anxious to follow the forms as they understood them, were very ignorant, and like all their class, had a profound respect for those who knew more, or seemed to know more, than themselves.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading The jury was composed of twelve rough, sturdy men, who looked as if they fully realized their duty.

brought together in one place

From this reading In addition to this he saw that the men who had gathered to try him and Hank Tims, though anxious to follow the forms as they understood them, were very ignorant, and like all their class, had a profound respect for those who knew more, or seemed to know more, than themselves.

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

From this reading Mr. Willett, like every American of intelligence, not only knew a great deal about the laws of the country of which he was proud of being a citizen, but he also knew as well as most lawyers the methods by which trials were conducted in the regularly organized courts of justice.

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

From this reading In addition to this he saw that the men who had gathered to try him and Hank Tims, though anxious to follow the forms as they understood them, were very ignorant, and like all their class, had a profound respect for those who knew more, or seemed to know more, than themselves.

a coil of rope or wool or yarn

From this reading In addition to this he saw that the men who had gathered to try him and Hank Tims, though anxious to follow the forms as they understood them, were very ignorant, and like all their class, had a profound respect for those who knew more, or seemed to know more, than themselves.

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

From this reading Mr. Willett, like every American of intelligence, not only knew a great deal about the laws of the country of which he was proud of being a citizen, but he also knew as well as most lawyers the methods by which trials were conducted in the regularly organized courts of justice.

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

From this reading In addition to this he saw that the men who had gathered to try him and Hank Tims, though anxious to follow the forms as they understood them, were very ignorant, and like all their class, had a profound respect for those who knew more, or seemed to know more, than themselves.

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

From this reading "Now we’re all ready to begin, and I want order in the court.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The jury was composed of twelve rough, sturdy men, who looked as if they fully realized their duty.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading In addition to this he saw that the men who had gathered to try him and Hank Tims, though anxious to follow the forms as they understood them, were very ignorant, and like all their class, had a profound respect for those who knew more, or seemed to know more, than themselves.

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

From this reading Mr. Willett, like every American of intelligence, not only knew a great deal about the laws of the country of which he was proud of being a citizen, but he also knew as well as most lawyers the methods by which trials were conducted in the regularly organized courts of justice.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading Mr. Willett, like every American of intelligence, not only knew a great deal about the laws of the country of which he was proud of being a citizen, but he also knew as well as most lawyers the methods by which trials were conducted in the regularly organized courts of justice.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Even the judge sat more erect and tried to look dignified at the risk of being ridiculous.

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

From this reading The jury was composed of twelve rough, sturdy men, who looked as if they fully realized their duty.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading Mr. Willett, like every American of intelligence, not only knew a great deal about the laws of the country of which he was proud of being a citizen, but he also knew as well as most lawyers the methods by which trials were conducted in the regularly organized courts of justice.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Mr. Willett, like every American of intelligence, not only knew a great deal about the laws of the country of which he was proud of being a citizen, but he also knew as well as most lawyers the methods by which trials were conducted in the regularly organized courts of justice.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading In addition to this he saw that the men who had gathered to try him and Hank Tims, though anxious to follow the forms as they understood them, were very ignorant, and like all their class, had a profound respect for those who knew more, or seemed to know more, than themselves.

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading Mr. Willett, like every American of intelligence, not only knew a great deal about the laws of the country of which he was proud of being a citizen, but he also knew as well as most lawyers the methods by which trials were conducted in the regularly organized courts of justice.

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

From this reading Mr. Willett, like every American of intelligence, not only knew a great deal about the laws of the country of which he was proud of being a citizen, but he also knew as well as most lawyers the methods by which trials were conducted in the regularly organized courts of justice.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Mr. Willett, like every American of intelligence, not only knew a great deal about the laws of the country of which he was proud of being a citizen, but he also knew as well as most lawyers the methods by which trials were conducted in the regularly organized courts of justice.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Even the judge sat more erect and tried to look dignified at the risk of being ridiculous.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The jury was composed of twelve rough, sturdy men, who looked as if they fully realized their duty.

the force of workers available

From this reading In addition to this he saw that the men who had gathered to try him and Hank Tims, though anxious to follow the forms as they understood them, were very ignorant, and like all their class, had a profound respect for those who knew more, or seemed to know more, than themselves.

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading Mr. Willett, like every American of intelligence, not only knew a great deal about the laws of the country of which he was proud of being a citizen, but he also knew as well as most lawyers the methods by which trials were conducted in the regularly organized courts of justice.

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

From this reading In addition to this he saw that the men who had gathered to try him and Hank Tims, though anxious to follow the forms as they understood them, were very ignorant, and like all their class, had a profound respect for those who knew more, or seemed to know more, than themselves.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Mr. Willett, like every American of intelligence, not only knew a great deal about the laws of the country of which he was proud of being a citizen, but he also knew as well as most lawyers the methods by which trials were conducted in the regularly organized courts of justice.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Willett, like every American of intelligence, not only knew a great deal about the laws of the country of which he was proud of being a citizen, but he also knew as well as most lawyers the methods by which trials were conducted in the regularly organized courts of justice.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Willett, like every American of intelligence, not only knew a great deal about the laws of the country of which he was proud of being a citizen, but he also knew as well as most lawyers the methods by which trials were conducted in the regularly organized courts of justice.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "Now we’re all ready to begin, and I want order in the court.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Willett, like every American of intelligence, not only knew a great deal about the laws of the country of which he was proud of being a citizen, but he also knew as well as most lawyers the methods by which trials were conducted in the regularly organized courts of justice.

and nothing more

From this reading Mr. Willett, like every American of intelligence, not only knew a great deal about the laws of the country of which he was proud of being a citizen, but he also knew as well as most lawyers the methods by which trials were conducted in the regularly organized courts of justice.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In addition to this he saw that the men who had gathered to try him and Hank Tims, though anxious to follow the forms as they understood them, were very ignorant, and like all their class, had a profound respect for those who knew more, or seemed to know more, than themselves.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading "Now we’re all ready to begin, and I want order in the court.

formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale

From this reading Mr. Willett, like every American of intelligence, not only knew a great deal about the laws of the country of which he was proud of being a citizen, but he also knew as well as most lawyers the methods by which trials were conducted in the regularly organized courts of justice.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading In addition to this he saw that the men who had gathered to try him and Hank Tims, though anxious to follow the forms as they understood them, were very ignorant, and like all their class, had a profound respect for those who knew more, or seemed to know more, than themselves.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading Mr. Willett, like every American of intelligence, not only knew a great deal about the laws of the country of which he was proud of being a citizen, but he also knew as well as most lawyers the methods by which trials were conducted in the regularly organized courts of justice.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading "Now we’re all ready to begin, and I want order in the court.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading The jury was composed of twelve rough, sturdy men, who looked as if they fully realized their duty.

in a regular manner

From this reading Mr. Willett, like every American of intelligence, not only knew a great deal about the laws of the country of which he was proud of being a citizen, but he also knew as well as most lawyers the methods by which trials were conducted in the regularly organized courts of justice.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading In addition to this he saw that the men who had gathered to try him and Hank Tims, though anxious to follow the forms as they understood them, were very ignorant, and like all their class, had a profound respect for those who knew more, or seemed to know more, than themselves.

inspiring scornful pity

From this reading Even the judge sat more erect and tried to look dignified at the risk of being ridiculous.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Even the judge sat more erect and tried to look dignified at the risk of being ridiculous.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading The jury was composed of twelve rough, sturdy men, who looked as if they fully realized their duty.

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

From this reading Even the judge sat more erect and tried to look dignified at the risk of being ridiculous.

cut with a saw

From this reading In addition to this he saw that the men who had gathered to try him and Hank Tims, though anxious to follow the forms as they understood them, were very ignorant, and like all their class, had a profound respect for those who knew more, or seemed to know more, than themselves.

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

From this reading In addition to this he saw that the men who had gathered to try him and Hank Tims, though anxious to follow the forms as they understood them, were very ignorant, and like all their class, had a profound respect for those who knew more, or seemed to know more, than themselves.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading The jury was composed of twelve rough, sturdy men, who looked as if they fully realized their duty.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In addition to this he saw that the men who had gathered to try him and Hank Tims, though anxious to follow the forms as they understood them, were very ignorant, and like all their class, had a profound respect for those who knew more, or seemed to know more, than themselves.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In addition to this he saw that the men who had gathered to try him and Hank Tims, though anxious to follow the forms as they understood them, were very ignorant, and like all their class, had a profound respect for those who knew more, or seemed to know more, than themselves.

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

From this reading Mr. Willett, like every American of intelligence, not only knew a great deal about the laws of the country of which he was proud of being a citizen, but he also knew as well as most lawyers the methods by which trials were conducted in the regularly organized courts of justice.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In addition to this he saw that the men who had gathered to try him and Hank Tims, though anxious to follow the forms as they understood them, were very ignorant, and like all their class, had a profound respect for those who knew more, or seemed to know more, than themselves.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In addition to this he saw that the men who had gathered to try him and Hank Tims, though anxious to follow the forms as they understood them, were very ignorant, and like all their class, had a profound respect for those who knew more, or seemed to know more, than themselves.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading In addition to this he saw that the men who had gathered to try him and Hank Tims, though anxious to follow the forms as they understood them, were very ignorant, and like all their class, had a profound respect for those who knew more, or seemed to know more, than themselves.

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

From this reading In addition to this he saw that the men who had gathered to try him and Hank Tims, though anxious to follow the forms as they understood them, were very ignorant, and like all their class, had a profound respect for those who knew more, or seemed to know more, than themselves.

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

From this reading In addition to this he saw that the men who had gathered to try him and Hank Tims, though anxious to follow the forms as they understood them, were very ignorant, and like all their class, had a profound respect for those who knew more, or seemed to know more, than themselves.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading In addition to this he saw that the men who had gathered to try him and Hank Tims, though anxious to follow the forms as they understood them, were very ignorant, and like all their class, had a profound respect for those who knew more, or seemed to know more, than themselves.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading In addition to this he saw that the men who had gathered to try him and Hank Tims, though anxious to follow the forms as they understood them, were very ignorant, and like all their class, had a profound respect for those who knew more, or seemed to know more, than themselves.

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From this reading In addition to this he saw that the men who had gathered to try him and Hank Tims, though anxious to follow the forms as they understood them, were very ignorant, and like all their class, had a profound respect for those who knew more, or seemed to know more, than themselves.

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

From this reading In addition to this he saw that the men who had gathered to try him and Hank Tims, though anxious to follow the forms as they understood them, were very ignorant, and like all their class, had a profound respect for those who knew more, or seemed to know more, than themselves.

plural of “trial” — the act of testing something

From this reading Mr. Willett, like every American of intelligence, not only knew a great deal about the laws of the country of which he was proud of being a citizen, but he also knew as well as most lawyers the methods by which trials were conducted in the regularly organized courts of justice.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Even the judge sat more erect and tried to look dignified at the risk of being ridiculous.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading In addition to this he saw that the men who had gathered to try him and Hank Tims, though anxious to follow the forms as they understood them, were very ignorant, and like all their class, had a profound respect for those who knew more, or seemed to know more, than themselves.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading The jury was composed of twelve rough, sturdy men, who looked as if they fully realized their duty.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading In addition to this he saw that the men who had gathered to try him and Hank Tims, though anxious to follow the forms as they understood them, were very ignorant, and like all their class, had a profound respect for those who knew more, or seemed to know more, than themselves.

precisely as stated

From this reading In addition to this he saw that the men who had gathered to try him and Hank Tims, though anxious to follow the forms as they understood them, were very ignorant, and like all their class, had a profound respect for those who knew more, or seemed to know more, than themselves.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "Now we’re all ready to begin, and I want order in the court.

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

From this reading Mr. Willett, like every American of intelligence, not only knew a great deal about the laws of the country of which he was proud of being a citizen, but he also knew as well as most lawyers the methods by which trials were conducted in the regularly organized courts of justice.

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From this reading "Now we’re all ready to begin, and I want order in the court.

(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 Mr. Willett, like every American of intelligence, not only knew a great deal about the laws of the country of which he was proud of being a citizen, but he also knew as well as most lawyers the methods by which trials were conducted in the regularly organized courts of justice.

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

From this reading Mr. Willett, like every American of intelligence, not only knew a great deal about the laws of the country of which he was proud of being a citizen, but he also knew as well as most lawyers the methods by which trials were conducted in the regularly organized courts of justice.

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

From this reading Mr. Willett, like every American of intelligence, not only knew a great deal about the laws of the country of which he was proud of being a citizen, but he also knew as well as most lawyers the methods by which trials were conducted in the regularly organized courts of justice.

which person or people

From this reading In addition to this he saw that the men who had gathered to try him and Hank Tims, though anxious to follow the forms as they understood them, were very ignorant, and like all their class, had a profound respect for those who knew more, or seemed to know more, than themselves.

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From this reading Mr. Willett, like every American of intelligence, not only knew a great deal about the laws of the country of which he was proud of being a citizen, but he also knew as well as most lawyers the methods by which trials were conducted in the regularly organized courts of justice.