adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He holds up finger and thumb in the form of a circle, drops his hand, and sits dozen.
allowverbUS /əˈlaʊ/
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading May it please your lordship--[Rising on his toes] Gentlemen of the Jury,--The facts in this case are not disputed, and the defence, if my friend will allow me to say so, is so thin that I don't propose to waste the time of the Court by taking you over the evidence.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He holds up finger and thumb in the form of a circle, drops his hand, and sits dozen.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading May it please your lordship--[Rising on his toes] Gentlemen of the Jury,--The facts in this case are not disputed, and the defence, if my friend will allow me to say so, is so thin that I don't propose to waste the time of the Court by taking you over the evidence.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading May it please your lordship--[Rising on his toes] Gentlemen of the Jury,--The facts in this case are not disputed, and the defence, if my friend will allow me to say so, is so thin that I don't propose to waste the time of the Court by taking you over the evidence.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading May it please your lordship--[Rising on his toes] Gentlemen of the Jury,--The facts in this case are not disputed, and the defence, if my friend will allow me to say so, is so thin that I don't propose to waste the time of the Court by taking you over the evidence.
circlenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəl/
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading He holds up finger and thumb in the form of a circle, drops his hand, and sits dozen.
CLEAVERnounUS /ˈkliːvər/
a butcher's knife having a large square blade
From this reading CLEAVER.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading The jury stir, and consult each other's faces; then they turn towards the counsel for the Crown, who rises, and, fixing his eyes on a spot that seems to give him satisfaction, slides them every now and then towards the jury.
counselnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəl/
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading The jury stir, and consult each other's faces; then they turn towards the counsel for the Crown, who rises, and, fixing his eyes on a spot that seems to give him satisfaction, slides them every now and then towards the jury.
CourtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading May it please your lordship--[Rising on his toes] Gentlemen of the Jury,--The facts in this case are not disputed, and the defence, if my friend will allow me to say so, is so thin that I don't propose to waste the time of the Court by taking you over the evidence.
CrownnounUS /kraʊn/
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading The jury stir, and consult each other's faces; then they turn towards the counsel for the Crown, who rises, and, fixing his eyes on a spot that seems to give him satisfaction, slides them every now and then towards the jury.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading May it please your lordship--[Rising on his toes] Gentlemen of the Jury,--The facts in this case are not disputed, and the defence, if my friend will allow me to say so, is so thin that I don't propose to waste the time of the Court by taking you over the evidence.
disputedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈpjuːtəd/
subject to disagreement and debate
From this reading May it please your lordship--[Rising on his toes] Gentlemen of the Jury,--The facts in this case are not disputed, and the defence, if my friend will allow me to say so, is so thin that I don't propose to waste the time of the Court by taking you over the evidence.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading May it please your lordship--[Rising on his toes] Gentlemen of the Jury,--The facts in this case are not disputed, and the defence, if my friend will allow me to say so, is so thin that I don't propose to waste the time of the Court by taking you over the evidence.
dozennounUS /ˈdʌzən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading He holds up finger and thumb in the form of a circle, drops his hand, and sits dozen.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading He holds up finger and thumb in the form of a circle, drops his hand, and sits dozen.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The jury stir, and consult each other's faces; then they turn towards the counsel for the Crown, who rises, and, fixing his eyes on a spot that seems to give him satisfaction, slides them every now and then towards the jury.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The jury stir, and consult each other's faces; then they turn towards the counsel for the Crown, who rises, and, fixing his eyes on a spot that seems to give him satisfaction, slides them every now and then towards the jury.
evidencenounUS /ˈevədəns/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading May it please your lordship--[Rising on his toes] Gentlemen of the Jury,--The facts in this case are not disputed, and the defence, if my friend will allow me to say so, is so thin that I don't propose to waste the time of the Court by taking you over the evidence.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading The jury stir, and consult each other's faces; then they turn towards the counsel for the Crown, who rises, and, fixing his eyes on a spot that seems to give him satisfaction, slides them every now and then towards the jury.
facesnounUS /ˈfeɪsəz/
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The jury stir, and consult each other's faces; then they turn towards the counsel for the Crown, who rises, and, fixing his eyes on a spot that seems to give him satisfaction, slides them every now and then towards the jury.
factsnounUS /fækts/
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading May it please your lordship--[Rising on his toes] Gentlemen of the Jury,--The facts in this case are not disputed, and the defence, if my friend will allow me to say so, is so thin that I don't propose to waste the time of the Court by taking you over the evidence.
fingerverbUS /ˈfɪŋɡər/
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading He holds up finger and thumb in the form of a circle, drops his hand, and sits dozen.
fixingnounUS /ˈfɪksɪŋ/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading The jury stir, and consult each other's faces; then they turn towards the counsel for the Crown, who rises, and, fixing his eyes on a spot that seems to give him satisfaction, slides them every now and then towards the jury.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The jury stir, and consult each other's faces; then they turn towards the counsel for the Crown, who rises, and, fixing his eyes on a spot that seems to give him satisfaction, slides them every now and then towards the jury.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading He holds up finger and thumb in the form of a circle, drops his hand, and sits dozen.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading May it please your lordship--[Rising on his toes] Gentlemen of the Jury,--The facts in this case are not disputed, and the defence, if my friend will allow me to say so, is so thin that I don't propose to waste the time of the Court by taking you over the evidence.
GentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading May it please your lordship--[Rising on his toes] Gentlemen of the Jury,--The facts in this case are not disputed, and the defence, if my friend will allow me to say so, is so thin that I don't propose to waste the time of the Court by taking you over the evidence.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The jury stir, and consult each other's faces; then they turn towards the counsel for the Crown, who rises, and, fixing his eyes on a spot that seems to give him satisfaction, slides them every now and then towards the jury.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He holds up finger and thumb in the form of a circle, drops his hand, and sits dozen.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He holds up finger and thumb in the form of a circle, drops his hand, and sits dozen.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The jury stir, and consult each other's faces; then they turn towards the counsel for the Crown, who rises, and, fixing his eyes on a spot that seems to give him satisfaction, slides them every now and then towards the jury.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He holds up finger and thumb in the form of a circle, drops his hand, and sits dozen.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading He holds up finger and thumb in the form of a circle, drops his hand, and sits dozen.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading May it please your lordship--[Rising on his toes] Gentlemen of the Jury,--The facts in this case are not disputed, and the defence, if my friend will allow me to say so, is so thin that I don't propose to waste the time of the Court by taking you over the evidence.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading May it please your lordship--[Rising on his toes] Gentlemen of the Jury,--The facts in this case are not disputed, and the defence, if my friend will allow me to say so, is so thin that I don't propose to waste the time of the Court by taking you over the evidence.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He holds up finger and thumb in the form of a circle, drops his hand, and sits dozen.
insanitynounUS /ˌɪnˈsænəti/
relatively permanent disorder of the mind
From this reading The plea is one of temporary insanity.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading May it please your lordship--[Rising on his toes] Gentlemen of the Jury,--The facts in this case are not disputed, and the defence, if my friend will allow me to say so, is so thin that I don't propose to waste the time of the Court by taking you over the evidence.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading May it please your lordship--[Rising on his toes] Gentlemen of the Jury,--The facts in this case are not disputed, and the defence, if my friend will allow me to say so, is so thin that I don't propose to waste the time of the Court by taking you over the evidence.
jurynounUS /ˈdʒʊri/
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 stir, and consult each other's faces; then they turn towards the counsel for the Crown, who rises, and, fixing his eyes on a spot that seems to give him satisfaction, slides them every now and then towards the jury.
lordshipnounUS /ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
From this reading May it please your lordship--[Rising on his toes] Gentlemen of the Jury,--The facts in this case are not disputed, and the defence, if my friend will allow me to say so, is so thin that I don't propose to waste the time of the Court by taking you over the evidence.
Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading May it please your lordship--[Rising on his toes] Gentlemen of the Jury,--The facts in this case are not disputed, and the defence, if my friend will allow me to say so, is so thin that I don't propose to waste the time of the Court by taking you over the evidence.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading May it please your lordship--[Rising on his toes] Gentlemen of the Jury,--The facts in this case are not disputed, and the defence, if my friend will allow me to say so, is so thin that I don't propose to waste the time of the Court by taking you over the evidence.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading May it please your lordship--[Rising on his toes] Gentlemen of the Jury,--The facts in this case are not disputed, and the defence, if my friend will allow me to say so, is so thin that I don't propose to waste the time of the Court by taking you over the evidence.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading May it please your lordship--[Rising on his toes] Gentlemen of the Jury,--The facts in this case are not disputed, and the defence, if my friend will allow me to say so, is so thin that I don't propose to waste the time of the Court by taking you over the evidence.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The jury stir, and consult each other's faces; then they turn towards the counsel for the Crown, who rises, and, fixing his eyes on a spot that seems to give him satisfaction, slides them every now and then towards the jury.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He holds up finger and thumb in the form of a circle, drops his hand, and sits dozen.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The jury stir, and consult each other's faces; then they turn towards the counsel for the Crown, who rises, and, fixing his eyes on a spot that seems to give him satisfaction, slides them every now and then towards the jury.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The plea is one of temporary insanity.
other's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The jury stir, and consult each other's faces; then they turn towards the counsel for the Crown, who rises, and, fixing his eyes on a spot that seems to give him satisfaction, slides them every now and then towards the jury.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading May it please your lordship--[Rising on his toes] Gentlemen of the Jury,--The facts in this case are not disputed, and the defence, if my friend will allow me to say so, is so thin that I don't propose to waste the time of the Court by taking you over the evidence.
pleanounUS /pliː/
a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading The plea is one of temporary insanity.
pleaseverbUS /pliːz/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading May it please your lordship--[Rising on his toes] Gentlemen of the Jury,--The facts in this case are not disputed, and the defence, if my friend will allow me to say so, is so thin that I don't propose to waste the time of the Court by taking you over the evidence.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading May it please your lordship--[Rising on his toes] Gentlemen of the Jury,--The facts in this case are not disputed, and the defence, if my friend will allow me to say so, is so thin that I don't propose to waste the time of the Court by taking you over the evidence.
risesnounUS /ˈraɪzəz/
plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance
From this reading The jury stir, and consult each other's faces; then they turn towards the counsel for the Crown, who rises, and, fixing his eyes on a spot that seems to give him satisfaction, slides them every now and then towards the jury.
RisingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading May it please your lordship--[Rising on his toes] Gentlemen of the Jury,--The facts in this case are not disputed, and the defence, if my friend will allow me to say so, is so thin that I don't propose to waste the time of the Court by taking you over the evidence.
satisfactionnounUS /ˌsætəˈsfækʃən/
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading The jury stir, and consult each other's faces; then they turn towards the counsel for the Crown, who rises, and, fixing his eyes on a spot that seems to give him satisfaction, slides them every now and then towards the jury.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading May it please your lordship--[Rising on his toes] Gentlemen of the Jury,--The facts in this case are not disputed, and the defence, if my friend will allow me to say so, is so thin that I don't propose to waste the time of the Court by taking you over the evidence.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The jury stir, and consult each other's faces; then they turn towards the counsel for the Crown, who rises, and, fixing his eyes on a spot that seems to give him satisfaction, slides them every now and then towards the jury.
sitsverbUS /sɪts/
third-person singular of “sit” — be seated
From this reading He holds up finger and thumb in the form of a circle, drops his hand, and sits dozen.
slidesnounUS /slaɪdz/
plural of “slide” — a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study
From this reading The jury stir, and consult each other's faces; then they turn towards the counsel for the Crown, who rises, and, fixing his eyes on a spot that seems to give him satisfaction, slides them every now and then towards the jury.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading May it please your lordship--[Rising on his toes] Gentlemen of the Jury,--The facts in this case are not disputed, and the defence, if my friend will allow me to say so, is so thin that I don't propose to waste the time of the Court by taking you over the evidence.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The jury stir, and consult each other's faces; then they turn towards the counsel for the Crown, who rises, and, fixing his eyes on a spot that seems to give him satisfaction, slides them every now and then towards the jury.
stirverbUS /stɜːr/
move an implement through
From this reading The jury stir, and consult each other's faces; then they turn towards the counsel for the Crown, who rises, and, fixing his eyes on a spot that seems to give him satisfaction, slides them every now and then towards the jury.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading May it please your lordship--[Rising on his toes] Gentlemen of the Jury,--The facts in this case are not disputed, and the defence, if my friend will allow me to say so, is so thin that I don't propose to waste the time of the Court by taking you over the evidence.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading The plea is one of temporary insanity.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The jury stir, and consult each other's faces; then they turn towards the counsel for the Crown, who rises, and, fixing his eyes on a spot that seems to give him satisfaction, slides them every now and then towards the jury.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He holds up finger and thumb in the form of a circle, drops his hand, and sits dozen.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The jury stir, and consult each other's faces; then they turn towards the counsel for the Crown, who rises, and, fixing his eyes on a spot that seems to give him satisfaction, slides them every now and then towards the jury.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The jury stir, and consult each other's faces; then they turn towards the counsel for the Crown, who rises, and, fixing his eyes on a spot that seems to give him satisfaction, slides them every now and then towards the jury.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The jury stir, and consult each other's faces; then they turn towards the counsel for the Crown, who rises, and, fixing his eyes on a spot that seems to give him satisfaction, slides them every now and then towards the jury.
thinadjectiveUS /θɪn/
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading May it please your lordship--[Rising on his toes] Gentlemen of the Jury,--The facts in this case are not disputed, and the defence, if my friend will allow me to say so, is so thin that I don't propose to waste the time of the Court by taking you over the evidence.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading May it please your lordship--[Rising on his toes] Gentlemen of the Jury,--The facts in this case are not disputed, and the defence, if my friend will allow me to say so, is so thin that I don't propose to waste the time of the Court by taking you over the evidence.
thumbnounUS /θʌm/
the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
From this reading He holds up finger and thumb in the form of a circle, drops his hand, and sits dozen.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading May it please your lordship--[Rising on his toes] Gentlemen of the Jury,--The facts in this case are not disputed, and the defence, if my friend will allow me to say so, is so thin that I don't propose to waste the time of the Court by taking you over the evidence.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The jury stir, and consult each other's faces; then they turn towards the counsel for the Crown, who rises, and, fixing his eyes on a spot that seems to give him satisfaction, slides them every now and then towards the jury.
toesnounUS /toʊz/
plural of “toe” — one of the digits of the foot
From this reading May it please your lordship--[Rising on his toes] Gentlemen of the Jury,--The facts in this case are not disputed, and the defence, if my friend will allow me to say so, is so thin that I don't propose to waste the time of the Court by taking you over the evidence.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading The jury stir, and consult each other's faces; then they turn towards the counsel for the Crown, who rises, and, fixing his eyes on a spot that seems to give him satisfaction, slides them every now and then towards the jury.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The jury stir, and consult each other's faces; then they turn towards the counsel for the Crown, who rises, and, fixing his eyes on a spot that seems to give him satisfaction, slides them every now and then towards the jury.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He holds up finger and thumb in the form of a circle, drops his hand, and sits dozen.
wastenounUS /weɪst/
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading May it please your lordship--[Rising on his toes] Gentlemen of the Jury,--The facts in this case are not disputed, and the defence, if my friend will allow me to say so, is so thin that I don't propose to waste the time of the Court by taking you over the evidence.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The jury stir, and consult each other's faces; then they turn towards the counsel for the Crown, who rises, and, fixing his eyes on a spot that seems to give him satisfaction, slides them every now and then towards the jury.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading May it please your lordship--[Rising on his toes] Gentlemen of the Jury,--The facts in this case are not disputed, and the defence, if my friend will allow me to say so, is so thin that I don't propose to waste the time of the Court by taking you over the evidence.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading May it please your lordship--[Rising on his toes] Gentlemen of the Jury,--The facts in this case are not disputed, and the defence, if my friend will allow me to say so, is so thin that I don't propose to waste the time of the Court by taking you over the evidence.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading May it please your lordship--[Rising on his toes] Gentlemen of the Jury,--The facts in this case are not disputed, and the defence, if my friend will allow me to say so, is so thin that I don't propose to waste the time of the Court by taking you over the evidence.
